HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2010.03.03 - 10199Miscellaneous Resolution # 10041
BY: Commissioner Eric Coleman and Shelley G. Taub
RE: Board of Commissioners — Recommendations to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development for the Fiscal Years 2010 -.2015 Strategic Plan
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has requested public
feedback on the proposed Fiscal Years 2010 — 2015 Strategic Plan, with a deadline of March 3,
2010 at midnight; and
WHEREAS the draft Mission Statement is to "invest in quality, affordable homes and build strong,
safe, healthy communities for all'; and
WHEREAS the draft Vision Statement states, "Our vision is to improve lives and strengthen
communities to deliver on America's dreams"; and
WHEREAS the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) voted to support
recommendations that preserve and protect some of the most urgent community housing and
development needs that are the recipient of funding through the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) program; and for these recommendations to be incorporated into the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development 2010-2015 Strategic Plan,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
joins with the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments in supporting the following
recommendations for incorporation into the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
2010-2015 Strategic Plan:
1. As the administration, HUD and the federal legislators move forward, the impact on
any proposed changes to the formula should hold harmless current entitlement
communities.
2. A broader definition of "urgent need" is needed to allow the use of CDBG for
economic development projects. Flexibility is needed which allows communities to
balance "urgent need" with CDBG objectives of meeting low and moderate income
needs.
3. More flexibility in economic development projects within CDBG is needed to help
restart local economic improvements.
4. A regional investment strategy for the Midwest, that recognizes the particular
hardships and economic devastation being experienced by states like Michigan,
should be developed and should allow for better use of federal programs such as
CDBG.
5. More flexibility in using federal dollars (i.e., CDBG) for residential and infrastructure
repairs and improvements is needed to improve the housing market and address the
region's critical infrastructure needs.
6. A comprehensive approach to community development, as implemented through the
Sustainable Communities Initiative, the new partnership between HUD, Department
of Transportation, and Environmental Protection Agency.
7. Allowing greater flexibility in the time allotted for obligation of Recovery funds.
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8. Streamlining the reporting process for the various Community Planning and
Development (CPD) programs, allowing more time to be spent on successful and
efficient implementation of the programs.
9. HUD should redefine its policy on aging to improve the stability of neighborhoods
and housing stock, while providing more opportunities for aging in place for the
growing number of older adults in Michigan and Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners further recommends
that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) also provide for additional
housing counseling funds to combat the growing foreclosure/mortgage crisis. Housing Counselors
assist homeowners in modifying their loans without expense, dignified exit strategies in the event
they do lose their home, and homeownership counseling for those wishing to purchase a home to
insure that they have affordable, sound mortgages and that the households are prepared for the
responsibilities of home ownership. This funding for Housing Counselors also assists seniors in
remaining in their home as long as possible through reverse mortgages.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to incorporate these recommendations into
the Fiscal Years 2010 —2015 Strategic Plan,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to President Barack Obama, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), the Oakland County delegation to the U.S. Senate and Congress, Southeast
Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), the National Association of Counties (NACo), the
Michigan Association of Counties (MAC), and Oakland Counties legislative lobbyists.
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Resolution #10041 March 3, 2010
Moved by Coleman supported by Hatchett to suspend the rules and vote an Miscellaneous Resolution #10041
— Board of Commissioners — Recommendations to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
for the Fiscal Years 2010-2015 StrateTc Plan.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules:
AYES: Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter,
Potts, Schwartz, Taub, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Capello, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas,
Gershenson, Gingen. (23)
NAYS: Runestad, Scott. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #10041 — Board of Commissioners — Recommendations to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development for the Fiscal Years 2010-201S Strategic Plan carried.
Discussion forowed.
Moved by Coleman supported by Hatchett the resolution be adopted,
AYES: Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts,
Runestad, Schwartz. Scott, Taub, Woodward. Zack, Bullard, Burns, Capella, Coleman, Coulter,
Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin. (25)
NAYS: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
DOES IT AEON coW EXECUTIVE CIO
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 March 3, 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 3rd day of March, 2010.
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Ruth Johnson, County Clerk