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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1992.05.01 - 20734Miscellaneous Resolution Number #92057 Date: 3 - 19 IL By: Commissioner Serra - 18th District In Re: Made in the USA To: The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Commission finds that it is in the best interest of the United States and the County of Oakland to promote the purchase and use of goods and services manufactured and/or originating in the United States and; WHEREAS the county Purchasing Department relies on a competitive bid process and prefers not to make recommendations for purchases based upon the nation of origin but, rather, relies heavily on the bid itself and; WHEREAS U.S. made products are often available at a price which is comparable to foreign goods but not always at a lower price than foreign goods; NOW THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED THAT When Oakland County makes a purchase of $10,000.00 or more, the County of Oakland shall give preference to products manufactured in the United States when they are available at reasonable prices. The price of United States' goods shall be considered reasonable if they are six percent or less above the cost of imported goods. FURTHER, it is resolved that goods manufactured or services provided by businesses located in Oakland County shall be deemed reasonable if they are eight percent or less above the cost of imported goods. FURTHER, it is resolved that goods manufactured or services provided by businesses located in Oakland County and which are owned by minority or female individuals shall be deemed reasonable if they are ten percent or less above the cost of imported goods. FURTHER, it is resolved that those who submit bids to provide goods for any County Department or agency shall include in the bid specifications information regarding the country of origin of all products, components and parts so that this information can be readily and understandably considered by those responsible for deciding which products to buy. SPONSOR FURTHER, it is resolved that those who contract or subcontract with Oakland County be advised of the county's preference for goods manufactured in the United States and those with contracts or subcontracts greater than $25,000 shall be expected to adhere to the same preference within the guidelines set forth herein. Mr. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. RUDOPH N. SERA, COWISSIONER Dist. #18 COSPONSORS: - 0 f\A-c HUBERT PRICE, JR. 4 x.,RUEL E. McPHERSON LAURENCE A. PERNICK REPORT (Misc. 92057) May 7, 1992 BY: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE - Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson RE: Miscellaneous Resolution #92057, Made in the USA TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the following amendments: (1) Change the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED PARAGRAPH to read, "that when Oakland County makes a purchase of $10,000 or more, the County of Oakland shall give preference to products manufactured in the United States when they are available at competitive prices." (2) Strike all FURTHER RESOLVED paragraphs. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE - May '7, 1992 FISCAL REPORT BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, DR. G. WILLIAM CADDELL, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: MADE IN THE USA, MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 92057 TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Finance Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #92057, concurs with the General Government Committee that the resolution be adopted with the following amendments: 1. Change the "NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED ..." paragraph to read "...that when Oakland County makes a purchase of $10,000 or more, the County of Oakland shall give preference to products manufactured in the United States when they are available at competitive prices." 2. Delete all FURTHER RESOLVE paragraphs. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. FINANCE COMMITTEE Resolution # 92057 May 7, 1992 Moved by Skarritt supported by Ferrens the General Government Committee Report and the Finance Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the reports were accepted. Moved by Skarritt supported by Ferrens the resolution be amended to agree with the General Government Committee and the Finance Committee Reports. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried. Moved by Skarritt supported by Ferrens the resolution, as amended, be adopted. Moved by Moffitt supported by Huntoon the resolution be amended by adding : (1) Change the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED PARAGRAPH to read, "that when Oakland County makes a purchase of $10,000 or more, the County of Oakland shall give preference to products manufactured in the United States when they are available at competitive prices and are of equal, superior or similar quality." Vote on resolution as amended: AYES: McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell. (26) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted. STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND I, Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of the County of Cakland, 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 May 7, 1992 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 _ 7th day Ro _May, 1992 Lyn4D. Allen, County Clerk