HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1992.07.23 - 20176July 23, 1992
Miscellaneous Resolution # 92171
BY: Ruel E. McPherson, Oakland County Commissioner - District #9
Re: Support Endorsing Michigan State Fair Grounds as New Tiger Stadium Site
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, there are several unanswered questions now about a
possible change in ownership of the Detroit Tigers, as well as when a new
stadium will be built and where it will be located; and
WHEREAS, several possible sites are mentioned, especially the Fox
Theater area in downtown Detroit and a site near the present Tiger stadium
location at Michigan Avenue and Trumbull; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan State Fair grounds on Woodward south of Eight
Mile Road seems to be an ideal site in that the area is very accessible and
is more convenient to most people from Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties;
and
WHEREAS, if a stadium were erected at this site, it would bring
many jobs to the 8 Mile - Woodward area and boost businesses on both sides of
8 Mile.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners endorses the Michigan State Fair grounds as the site for the
new Tiger Stadium.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to
Tiger owner Tom Monaghan, probable new owner Mike Illich and to City of
Detroit, Wayne and Macomb County officials.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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Ruel E. McPherson, Commissioner
District #9
#92171 July 23, 1992
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.