HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1972.06.15 - 15828Miscellaneous Resolution 6071 June 15, 1972
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County Commission(, District #21
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BY: Charlie J. Harrison, Jr.
IN RE: CONVERSION OF OLD OAKLANV COUNTY JAIL BUILDING TO A
DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSOlNitk
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there is a well defined problem in
of Oakland relating to drug and alcohol abuse; and
WHEREAS the social agencies, mental health agencies and law enforcement
agencies are hard pressed to meet the needs and find solutions to these problems; and
WHEREAS there are limited live-in facilities available to which the social, mental
health and law enforcement agencies may refer clients needing residential therapy or
emergency housing; and
WHEREAS there are limited facilities for follow-up care and counselling of clients
who are ready to re-enter the community; and
WHEREAS the present Oakland County Jail building is soon to be vacated;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
assign high priority to the use of the former Oakland County Jail building, when vacated,
for the purpose of establishing a coordinating facility for social services relating to drug
and alcohol abuse as well as a residence for short term housing emergencies and a resident
therapeutic community.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I move that the foregoing resolution be referred to the Health,
Human Resources and Planning and Building Committees, with the Planning and Building
Committee to report back to the Board with specific recommendations.
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The resolution was referred to the Health, Human Resources and
Planning and Building Committees, with the Planning and Building
Committee to report to the Board. There were no objections.