HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1973.11.29 - 15572November 29, 1973
Miscellaneous Resolution 6504
By: Wallace F. Gabler
IN RE: PLACING ON THE AUGUST 1974 ELECTION THE QUESTION OF FINANCING THE
OAKLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL COMPLEX
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the question of renovation and/or construction of the Oakland
County Hospital has been a matter of controversary for some time, i.e. first
resolution #6238 March 1, 1973, and
WHEREAS the concept, program and plans have changed innumerable
times, and
WHEREAS the financial decision as to whether we should continue to
have an Oakland County Hospital should be decided by the voters and taxpayers
of this County,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
shall take proper steps to initiate placing on the ballot in the August 1974
Primary Election, the following proposition (proper legal language to be
prepared by Civil Counsel):
"Shall a 1/2 mill ad valorem property tax be levied in Oakland County
for the purpose of financing the renovation and/or construction of
the Oakland County Hospital?"
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Wallace F. Gabler
District #12 Commissioner
Moved by Gabler supported by Hoot the resolution be referred to the
Health Committee.
Mr. Pernick objected to the referral.
Discussion followed.
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Mr. Richardson requested that the Committee withhold action
on the resolution until other issues are resolved.
The Chairman stated that those in favor of referring the
resolution to the Health Committee, say 'aye' and those opposed,
say 'no'. The vote was as follows:
AYES: Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox, Brotherton, Button, Coy,
Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Moffitt,
Montante, Patnales. (16)
NAYS: Quinn, Walker, Berman, Burley, Douglas, Lennon, Mathews,
Perinoff, Pernick. (9)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was referred to the Health Committee.