HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1991.04.25 - 18388Miscellaneous Resolution # 91088 April 25, 1991
BY: Ruel E. McPherson, Oakland County Commissioner - District #9
Hubert Price, Jr., Oakland County Commissioner - District #8
RE: SUPPORT A JOINT EFFORT BY THE GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATURE IN REACHING A
STATE BUDGET COMPROMISE
TO: THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the lack of an agreement to resolve the current year
deficit is causing grave concerns in the community and the potential for
reductions is serious for those least likely to be able to sustain a minimum
living standard; and
WHEREAS, the reductions in needed social services will have a
negative effect on all citizens of the county and will leave those most in
need with unacceptable and, in some cases, complete lack of necessary life
suporting assistance; and
WHEREAS, as a result of a lack of state support, local communities,
units of government and health care providers will be forced to reallocate
already diminishing sources of revenue to support reduced and discontinued
social services;
WHEREAS, Oakland County, through the Oakland County Department of
Social Services, supports state ward and board care and foster care for 364
children and a reduction in payments in the amount of 22% would reduce
available funding in the amount of $1,488,697 that provides care for abused
and neglected children; and
WHEREAS, the reduction of all ADC and GA grants by 17% would affect
the 36,214 persons dependent upon these funds for basic housing expenses and
nutrition, which are included in the 13,163 ADC and GA cases administered by
the Oakland County Department of Social Sevices. These reductions would leave
a recipient family of four persons with approximately $232 per month for basic
necessities such as heat, utilities and clothing after the average payment for
housing is expended, with an estimated total loss to Oakland County in the
amount of $11,891,192; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Department of Social Services supports
day care for 298 recipient families which provide opportunities for the
parents to attend job training educational classes and to be employed with the
proposed reduction in day care rates of 18%, rendering many unable to secure
day care services; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the result of the proposed budget
reductions would be in excess of a total of $24 million in Oakland County per
year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby request that the Governor and the Legislature work
together to make the necessary cuts in the State budget in a manner that will
best protect against severe hardships on those already experiencing serious
disadvantage;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the budget cuts should be extended over
a longer period of time to allow the counties and other units of government an
opportunity to adjust revenues and budgets in a more realistic manner.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to
Governor Engler and the Oakland County legislative delegates, and the Oakland
County Legislative Agent.
Mr. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
#91088 April 25, 1991
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee and Finance Committee. There were no objections.
