HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1978.04.20 - 12562REPORT April 20, 1978
RE: RES. 4'8388, Threats to Block Transit Aid
BY: PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE-Richard R. Wilcox Chairperson
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairperson, having
reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution No. 8388 reports with the recommendation that said
resolution be adopted with the following amendment:
"From the year 1979 on" be added to the end of the first BE IT RESOLVED paragraph.
The Planning and Building Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairperson, moves
he acceptance of the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairperson
March 23, 1978 #8 388
March 23, 1978
8388 Miscellaneous Resolution No.
BY: John R. DiGiovanni, County Commissioner - District #9
IN RE: THREATS TO BLOCK TRANSIT AID
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, Detroit Mayor Coleman Young has publicly threatened to block all
federal funds for mass transit improvements in southeast Michigan unless suburban interests
agree to let Detroit use most of the money to build a subway; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Coleman Young has also stated that he would seriously consider
pulling Detroit out of the Southeast Michigan Transportation Authority (SEMTA); and
WHEREAS, such threats and statements create an adverse effect on current efforts
and proposals to solve the critical mass transit needs of all of the citizens of the regional
area including Oakland County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
hereby expresses strong disapproval of the public statements made by Detroit Mayor Coleman
Young, concerning blocking of funds for mass transit serving the suburbs of the metropolitan
area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board recommend to the state legislature
that the act allowing the collection for mass transportation of an additional $2.50 license
fee and $6.00 for a title fee, be rescinded,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of the foregoing resolution
be forwarded to the County Legislators, Mayor Coleman Young and the Michigan
Secretary of State.
ohn R. Di Cloy=
County Commissioner, District #9
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee
and General Government Committee. There were no objections.
Moved by Wilcox supported by Patterson the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.