HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1992.03.18 - 20604March 19, 1992
Miscellaneous Resolution # 92059
BY: Dennis M. Aaron, County Commissioner - District #19
RE: SUPPORT FOR CONTINUANCE OF SMART SYSTEM
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, County Executive Daniel T. Murphy did on March 5,
1992 re-affirm his commitment to a viable regional public
transportation system for Southeast Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the State Legislature is expected to pass certain
temporary measures that would permit the SMART system to continue
to operate its long haul bus system beyond March 27, 1992.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners supports the following principles as set forth by
County Executive Daniel T. Murphy as good and desirable public
policy, to-wit:
A. That a regional transportation is needed and is desirable
to enhance the quality of life in Oakland County and in this
metropolitan area.
B. That the present regional transportation system for
Oakland County (SMART) or a new regional transportation system must
have a dedicated and permanent source of revenue other than federal
and state grants and subsidies.
C. That the State Legislature should immediately permit the
people in the SMART area to vote on a dedicated and permanent
source of revenue including the imposition of a voter approved tax.
D. That the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does
specifically support the concept of a merger of the SMART system
with the Detroit Transportation System (D-DOT) as a wise means to
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prevent costly duplication of operating and administration sts
presently incurred by both systems.
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resolution.
Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing
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#92059 March 19, 1992
The Chairperson referred the resolution.to the General Government Committee.
.There were no objections.