HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1973.10.09 - 15575August 2, 1973 Miscellaneous Resolution 6404
By: Mr. Hoot
IN RE: PROPOSED CONGRESSIONAL LEGISLATION
WHEREAS local units of government are often requested to join regional
government organizations;
WHEREAS local units of government often join regional government organ-
izations because of the belief that membership in such groups is necessary for
favorable approval of federal grant request by such units;
WHEREAS Congressman Robert Huber has proposed legislation to prohibit
the denial of Federal Grant funds to local units of government on the basis of
membership in regional government organizations;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Eoard of Commissioners
hereby supports the enactment of the legislative proposal attached to this re-
solution.
Henry W. Hoot
Oakland County Commissioner, District #14
Moved by Hoot supported by Quinn the resolution be adopted.
The resolution was referred to the Local and Regional Affairs Committee.
There were no objections.
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Moved by Brotherton supported by Button the report be accepted. •
Discussion followed.
Moved by Hobart supported by Dunleavy the resolution be referred to the
Legislative Committee.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Chairman stated the matter will be referred with the understanding that
if there is a recommendation forthcoming from the Legislative Committee, that recommendation
will be given in conjunction with the proposal of the Local and Regional Affairs Committee.
There were no objections.
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October 9, 1973
MINORITY REPORT
BY: Mr. Dunleavy
IN RE: MISC. RES. # 6404 - PROPOSED CONGRESSIONAL
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
James W. Dunleavy of the Local and Regional Affairs Minority Committee
reports Miscellaneous Resolution #6404 as follows:
1. The Committee met with Senator Huber and SEMCOG staff members and
discussed proposed legislation as mentioned in Misc. Res. #6404.
2.- The Committee recommends continuation of present voluntary provision
of membership as opposed to compulsory membership.
3. That the Board of Commissioners concur with the concept that units
of government within a regional planning jurisdiction need not follow the adopted
regional plan in order to obtain Federal funds.
4. That a copy of this report be sent to Congressman Huber.
I, James W. Dunleavy, move the adoption of the foregoing report.
James W. Dunleavy, District 2
County Commissioner
Moved by Dunleavy supported by Walker the report be referred to the
Legislative Committee.
The Chairman referred the report to the Legislative Committee. There
were no objections.
EGISLATION