HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1985.06.13 - 11140June 13, 1985 MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 85174 BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, DR. G.
WILLIAM CADDELL, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT -
EQUALIZATION LEGAL FEES TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Mr.
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Xerox Corporation has caused the County of Oakland to incur sizeable
legal expenses through litigation before the Michigan Tax Tribunal; and
WHEREAS the difference between Xerox Corporation's contention of State Equalized
Value and Oakland County's approximately $30 million for 1980, 1981, 1982, and
while a motion is now pending before the court to include an as yet undetermined
additional amount for 1983 and 1984; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, through its attorneys and with the cooperation of
the Cities, Townships, and School Districts involved, have prevailed, thus
preserving for all units of government in the County of Oakland over $1,652,000
in tax revenues; and
WHEREAS legal action is outstanding for the pending case of discrimination and
exemption issues, and the Xerox Corporation has appealed the case to the Michigan
Court of Appeals; and
WHEREAS other manufacturers and leasing companies have observed our efforts and
determination in defending ourselves successfully and this may act as a deterrent
for future appeals; and
WHEREAS $7,464 is requested to defray final expenses for outside appeals to the
Tax Tribunal for the period January 1 through April 30, 1985, consistent with the
attached schedule; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel finds the estimated legal fees reasonable and
recommends an appropriation in the amount of $7,464.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners finds $7,464
available in the 1985 Contingency Account to cover said cost.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners appropriates $7,464 from
the 1985 Contingency Account and transfers said amount to the Equalization
Division-Legal Expense Account as follows: 4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency
$(7,464) 4-10100-125-01-00-3456 Legal Expense 7,464
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Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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#85174 June 13, 1985
Moved by Caddell supported by Nelson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore,
Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Aaron, Caddell,
Calandro,
Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger. (24)
NAYS: None. (O)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.