HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1991.02.28 - 18483Miscellaneous Resolution # 91031
BY: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE-
Richard G. Skarritt„ Chairperson
RE: SUPPORT BALANCED STATE BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Constitution mandates that the State carry out its
fiscal responsibilities within the constraints of a balanced budget; and
WHEREAS the State Legislature, seeking to resolve a $1.1 billion deficit, is
currently debating various budget cutting options which will require eliminating
or reducing some services; and
WHEREAS another top priority issue being addressed in Lansing by the
State Legislature is property tax relief; and
WHEREAS property tax reform has been discussed at length in recent years
by the State Legislature without being resolved even though the public has sent
a clear message that tax relief is needed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners supports (1) whatever state spending reductions are required to
balance the budget and (2) enactment of adequate property tax relief.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the
Governor of the Michigan„ all State Senators and Representatives from Oakland
County„ the Michigan Association of Counties 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
February 28„ 1991
Resolution # 91_031_ February 28, 1991
Moved by Skarritt supported by Olsen the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Law, McConnell,
McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Olsen, Pappageorge, Rewold, Skarritt, Wolf,
Caddell, Crake. (16)
NAYS: Ferrens, Krause, McPherson, Oaks, Pernick, Price, Serra,
Aaron. (8)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was
adopted.
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
I, Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County
.Board of Commissioners on February 28, 1991
with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County
of Oakland at Pontiac, Michigan this . 28th day of-) February ,;:-. 1991 , il---------,---_T_ -1 y,'
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Lynn. Allen, County Clerk