HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1974.04.09 - 14946April 9, 1974
RESOLUTION NO.
RE: SEPARATE TAX LIMITATIONS
BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO: THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MR. CHAIRMAN, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
WHEREAS, the process of tax allocation has been the subject
of much criticism; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners believes
it should seek reform of this process; and
WHEREAS, the reform could result in savings to all tax-
payers through increased accountability in all budgetary process;
and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recommends
that the allocated millage be limited at the 1973 allocated millage
to provide for the financial needs of the school districts, townships
and the County; and
WHEREAS, the limited maximum tax rate frozen at the 1973
tax allocated rates would provide a stable tax rate for all local
units subject to the tax allocation process; and
WHEREAS, the limited maximum tax rates would place budgetary
controls in the hands of the elected officials who could exercise
their judgment in decreasing the tax rate if assessed valuations
were to provide sufficient revenue; and
WHEREAS, Act 62 of the Public Acts of 1933, as amended,
,provides for the adoption of separate tax limitations; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners believes
the adoption of separate tax limitation is in the best interest of
all citizens of Oakland County.
6637
Fred D. bughten,/9hairman
s pursuant to
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners requests the Oakland County Tax Allocation Board
to provide for the adoption of sQparatO tax limitations at the
Col 1973 tax allocated rate, az.-4 —
the provisions of Act 62 of the Public Acts of 1933, as amended.
The Finance Committee, by Mr. Fred D. Boughten, Chairman,
moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
April 3, 1974
1973 MAXIMUM FINAL TAX RATES AS ESTABLISHED
BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY TAX ALLOCATION BOARD
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACT 62, P.A. 1933 (AS AMENDED)
OAKLAND COUNTY 5.26
TOWNSHIPS
OAKLAND SCHOOLS .21
LOCAL SCHOOLS
Addison
Avon
Bloomfield
Brandon
Commerce
Groveland
Highland
Holly
Independence
Lyon
Milford
Novi
Oakland
Orion
Oxford
Pontiac
Rose
Royal Oak
Southfield
Springfield
West Bloomfield
White Lake
1.32
1.21
1.40
1.26
1.40
1.00
1.07
1.00
1.32
1.00
1.40
1.00
1.21
1.14
1.09
1.40
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.40
1.00
Avondale
Berkley
Birmingham
Bloomfield Hills
B randon
Clarkston
Clawson
Farmington
Ferndale
Hazel Park
Holly Area
Huron Valley
Lake Orion
Lamphere
Madison
Novi
Oak Park
Oxford
Pontiac
Roche ster
Royal Oak
Southfield
South Lyon
Troy
Walled Lake
Waterford
West Bloomfield
$ 8.20*
8.53
8.13
8.13
8.53
8.21
9.53
9.47*
9.51*
9.53
8.53
8.53
8.37*
9.53
9.53
9.51*
9.47*
8.44
9.35*
9.53
9.53
8.99*
9.53
9.53
8.13
9.41*
8,13
a. Variable... Ta: Rates were?1101,veri i th.!=ise scilor)1 clisf.rict9,
For instance, in Farmington Schools, a rate of $ 9. 53 was
Used i that portion of the school district located in the
- Cities of Farmington Hills and Farmington, while a rate of
$8.13 was used in the balance of the school district which
would, if spread uniformly, produce a rate against all
properties in the school district of $9,47,
EXHIBIT "A it
#6637
Moved by Houghten supported by Kasper
Discussion followed.
April 9, 1974
the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Dearborn the resolution be amended by adding: As long
as no one pays over 15 mills". (No •support. Motion failed)
Discussion followed.
Mr. Kasper requested that Daniel T. Murphy, County, Executive and
Chairman of the Board of Auditors; also, a. member of the Tax Allocation Board,
be allowed to speak on this matter. There were no objections.
Mr. Murphy addressed the Board.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Houghten supported by Hoot the resolution be amended: by
deleting the Variable Tax Rates from Exhibit A".
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the Motion carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
'AYES: Mathews, Montante, Patnaies,,Pernirck, Richardson, Vogt, Berman,
Brotherton, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleayy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten,
Kasper. (17)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution as amended,
was adopted.
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
1, Lynn D. Allen, Clerk, of the County of Oakland and
having a seal, do hereby certify that i have compared the annexed copy of
Resolution #6637 adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
• . att.., coot •a. of "Of o eaaneweesacrogaBeao'rom". BB" Roo" o • Of a so-no
at their meeting held •on April 9, 1974
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with the original record thereof now remaining in my
office, and that it is a true and correct transcript
therefrom, and of the whole thereof.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the seal of said County at Pontiac, Michigan
fApril l 9 74. ..
Lynn D. Allenvire4wooyee....“0“45,,Clerk
BY ...zgoav4e*ee...es....e.m.......ogroaDeputy Clerk