HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1989.08.17 - 17309Hubert Price, Jr.
CatTty Commissioner, Distii4t #8
James D. Perrens
County Commissioner, District #7
August 17, 1989
Miscellaneous Resolution # 89212
BY: Hubert Price, Jr., County Commissioner-District #8
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James D. Ferrens, County Commissioner, District #7
RE: SILVERDOME FEASIBILITY STUDY
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the Pontiac Silverdome has since its opening in 1975 infused the
Oakland County area with many millions of dollars, and has been a vital part of
the expansion of the County's economic well-being; and
WHEREAS, the Silverdome is operated by a 10-member Stadium Authority
which includes the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners and the County
Executive; and
WHEREAS, in keeping with the Greater Detroit Economic Development
Committee's plan to emphasize development of existing infrastructure overdevelop-
ment of new infrastructure, the County's role in the operation of the.Silverdome
should be expanded.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
directs the Department of Management & Budget in consort with the Community and
Economic Development Department to develop and present a comprehensive Feasibility
Study regarding a Joint Operating Agreement between the County of Oakland and
City of Pontiac for the operation of the Pontiac Silverdome.
Mr, Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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August 17, 1989
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.