HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1985.03.13 - 11056March 14th, 1985
Miscellaneous Resolution # 85092
By: Lawrence R. Pernick, County Commissioner, District #20
In re: Board of Commissioners - Federal Revenue Sharing and
Federal Deficits
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the proposed federal budget calls for the total elimination of
the $4.6 billion Revenue Sharing Program as part of the federal deficit
reduction effort; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Association of Counties and the National
Association of Counties are in agreement that the Revenue Sharing Program
is the most cost-efficient federal assistance program for local units of
government and that retention of the Federal Revenue Sharing Program is
the number one priority of county governments; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners agrees that
reduction of the federal deficit is essential for the economic health of the
nation; and
WHEREAS reduction of the federal deficit can be accomplished in several
ways, some of which are: a spending freeze at present levels for all
departments, agencies and other elements in the federal budget; a shared
across-the-board reduction of all federal expenditures; a prioritization system
allowing all affected agencies to have input into the selection of program
cuts; also, revenue modifications, such as, the renewal of the tobacco tax,
the institution of a minimum tax on individuals and businesses currently
earning substantial amounts but paying no federal income taxes, and the
elimination of certain tax shelters.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners supports a freeze on all federal spending at present levels or
an across-the-board reduction of all federal expenditures subject to
prioritization by the affected agencies. This action is favored in lieu of the
total elimination of high priority programs, such as, general revenue sharing.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners also supports the following federal deficit reducing revenue
modifications; renewal of the tobacco tax, imposition of a minimum tax on
individuals and businesses earning substantial amounts but currently escaping
all federal income taxes, and the elimination of tax shelters and tax loopholes
which favor special interest groups.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded
to the President of the United States, Michigan's U. S. Senators and the
Congressmen representing Oakland County.
MR. CHAIRPERSON, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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#85092 March 14, 1985
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee.
There were no objections.