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April 21, 1983
Miscellaneous Resolution # 83114
BY: John P. Calandro, Commissioner - District #24
1N RE: SENATE BILL 142
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 142 would require projects funded and/or aided
by the Economic Development Corporation of a locality to pay the prevailing
wage rate in the area; and
WHEREAS, the industrial and commercial enterprises that avail
themselves to an Economic Development Corporation are generally small scale,
new concerns; and
WHEREAS, said enterprises are generally not in manufacturing; and
WHEREAS, said industry generally pays less than the prevailing wage
base and would not be able to survive if the higher rate called for in SB 142
were mandatory; and
WHEREAS, requiring higher wages and more red tape would discourage
economic development and would run counter to the expressed goal of economic
development and diversification; and
WHEREAS, the prevailing wage rate in Michigan is considerably higher
than that of other states and to require the higher rate would place these
concerns at a competitive disadvantage to the detriment of the Michigan economy.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners oppose Senate Bill 142.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded
to the County's Legislative Agent, the Michigan Association of Counties, the
Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the Michigan Manufacturer's Association and the
State Legislators who represent Oakland County.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
#83114 April 21, 1983
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General
Government Committee. There were no objections.