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Miscellaneous Resolution 83186 June 23, 1983
BY: JAMES E. LANNI, COUNTY COMMISSIONER-DISTRICT #11
RE: DEVELOPMENT OF PROCEDURES FOR ACQUISITION AND
DISPOSITION OF CONFISCATED PROPERTY
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee of the Board of Commissioners recently
directed the Department of Management and Budget to develop gift donation
and gift item acceptance procedures; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that no written procedures currently
exist that provide for County acquisition and disposition of confiscated property
from the commission of criminal offenses, as provided by P. A. 251 of 1982,
Revised Forfeiture Act of 1982; and
WHEREAS, it has been deemed necessary and desirable that procedures be
developed which identify the define the circumstances under which the County may
acquire and dispose of confiscated property; and
WHEREAS, the complexity of the statute may require involvement of
other County Departments, such as the Prosecuting Attorney.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners
directs the Department of Management and Budget, in conjunction with the
Prosecutor's Office, to develop written procedures for County acquisition and
disposition of confiscated property, in accordance with P. A. 251 of 1982, Revised
Forfeiture Act of 1982.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Management and Budget
report to the Finance Committee of the Board of Commissioners within sixty (60)
days with a written proposal of said procedures.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
#83186 June 23, 1983
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services
Committee. There were no objections.