HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1989.12.14 - 17326Miscellaneous Resolution # 89340 December 14, 1989
BY: GOVERNMENT & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE-
Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson
RE: HOUSE BILL 5068 (SUPPORT WITH PROPOSED AMENDMENT) STRENGTHENS
FLOTATION DEVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR CANOES
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a canoe is an inherently unstable watercraft probably more
likely to capsize than any other type boat; and
WHEREAS because of this risk factor, it is essential that children who
operate or are passengers in canoes be protected by adequate safety
measures; and
WHEREAS House Bill 5068 which has passed the House mandates that
children under the age of thirteen must wear a Type I. Type II or Type III
personal flotation device when in a canoe and that children age thirteen
through fifteen must be in possession of such a flotation device when in a
canoe; and
WHEREAS the Marine Division of the Oakland County Sheriff's
Department supports House Bill 5068 but feels it would be a better bill if the
age thirteen through fifteen group were mandated to wear flotation devices
rather than just be in possession of them.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners supports House Bill 5068 provided that the bill is amended in
the Senate to include the above mentioned recommendation of the Oakland
County Sheriff's Marine Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the
State Senators from Oakland County, the County's Legislative Agent and the
Michigan Association of Counties.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Government & Transportation
Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GOVERNMENT & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Moved by Skarritt supported by Law the resolution be adopted.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.