HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1971.11.03 - 16225November 4, 1971
RESOLUTION NO
RE: ADC SUPPLEMENTAL CLOTHING
BY: JAMES MATHEWS
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MR. CHAIRMAN, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
WHEREAS, the need for supplementary emergency clothing as-
sistance to maintain continuous school, attendance for the children
of the poor in Oakland County continues to exist; and
WHEREAS, the additional clothing would be more equitably
distributed through a County-operated clothing store; and
WHEREAS, the cost for ADC supplemental clothing allowance
for the year 1971 was approximately $125,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the sum of $125,000.00 should be appropriated for
the clothing store operation; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services should make the
determination as to which children are in need of emergency clothing.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland allo-
cate the sum of $125,000.00 for the establishment of an Oakland
County Clothing Store for ADC recipients based upon demonstrated
necessity.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Social Services
make the determination as to ADC children in need of emergency
clothing.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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James Mathews
The resolution was referred to the Human Resources Committee.
There were no objections.