HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1977.02.03 - 13159BY: JAMES DOYON, Commissioner District #10; }- i• I Li rilrn 7 si
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February 3, 1977
Misc. Res,. 7843
RE: Dial Down for Ener.g1 Conservation
TO: The Oakland County Board of Commissione.rs
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
• 'A' coos, due to the extreme cold s iA&r there has been an un-r-edicthd dAnnod
the Nation's natural energy supplies; and
Whereas, many states have experienced severe
gas, fuel oils and other sources of energy; and
Whereas, the President of the United States has had to desi7nr.J9 soon of A ee
disester areas for the purpose of federal disaster
en ergy supplies; and
Whereas, the Governor of the State of f‘RI --!ligan as loTted wAs the Pr
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United States in ordering a decreased temperature sal.: or cdi t morAss in
c...7,-.::-11.Toks,c-1 by their respective go,-,,..6.rrirre-rttd! bocliem hrut of
wasteful energy consump 't7On and promote efficient conservation:.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Oakland County Board of Com—is_si---ers order
the "standard" temperature settings for thermostats in all County operated builnii—s be
reduced to 65 0 F during the day and even lower at night when possible where it does not
directly affect the health, safety or welfare of the em;-)l-lye,,,s or residents,
Be It Further Rcz-Hvec-I that this resolution of "Dial Down" be in force and affect until
the Executive orders of the President of the United States and Governor of the State of
Michigan are lifted,
Be It Further Resolved that this resolution shall be null and void upon the lifting of these
executive orders and further review of this policy matter shall be in the hands of the PkIn7I
Building Co,r-nrnIttce of the Oakland County Board of Ccmr71-55kl.ri.T.-;rse
Mr. Chairman, I move - the adoption of the forccof resolution
Hübert Jr f . District
February 3, 1977 #7843
The 6-11-e+nwarf.referred the Resolution to the Planning and Building
Committee. There were no objections