HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1962.04.10 - 19814Misc. 3933 April 10, 1962
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Board of Supervisors on
jebruary 16, 1962, authorized the purchase of land in Orion
JTownship for the purpose of development of a large airport, and
WHEREAS, it is not at this time known whether the
kproposed site would be approved or the project declared feasible
by State and Federal authorities, and
WHEREAS, large sums of money would be required to be
spent by Oakland County for planning and engineering before the
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vroject could be submitted to State and Federal authorities with
request for financial participation, and
WHEREAS, the great cost of developing such an airport
could now be greatly increased as a result of a decision of
the Supreme Court of the United States on March 5 1 1962, and
WHEREAS, the completion and operation of such an airport
Allay lead to burdensome taxation upon the people of Oakland County,
out of proportion to the benefits derived, and
WHEREAS, publicity in regard to this matter is already
stifling orderly development of a large area of Oakland County;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Board
f Supervisors take no further action relative to the project
until such time as the Board is furnished with an estimate of
costs to be incurred in planning and engineering, together with
plan for financing the entire project of the ultimate size
41groposed, and that such estimate and plan be submitted to the
lBoard of Supervisors as soon as feasible.
Proposed by:
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Moved by Lessiter supported by Solley the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Edwards supported by Marshall the motion be amended to
refer the resolution to the Aviation Committee.
Mr. Carey requested that the Aviation Committee make a thorough
study of the question and report back to the Board.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Moved by Ewart supported by Edward the Aviation Committee estimate
the cost of the proposed airport and report to this Board within five
months.
Mr. Huber requested the Aviation Committee to study the question
of whether the area can support two major airports and obtain a report
from the Airlines to see if a second major airport is justified
Vote on motion:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.