HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1988.12.15 - 17720Miscellaneous Resolution # 88339 December 15, 1988
BY: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson
RE: HOUSE BILL 5581 (SUPPORT) PERMITTING AN INCREASE OF THE
ALLOWABLE ASSESSMENT FOR REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
FROM 3 to 6 MILLS WITH VOTER APPROVAL
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS House Bill 5581 amends Act No. 298 of the Public Acts
of 1917 which authorizes cities and villages to levy a tax for collection
and disposal of garbage; and
WHEREAS in anticipation of sharp cost increases for solid waste
handling, municipal officials are urging legislation to increase the
allowable tax millage for this purpose; and
WHEREAS House Bill 5581 provides for an increase of from 3 to
up to 6 mills for waste collection and disposal if approved by a
majority of the qualified electors voting on the question.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners supports House Bill 5581 which has passed the House
and is now in the Senate Commerce and Technology Committee,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent
to the Senators from Oakland County and to the County's Legislative
Agent.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee,
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE