HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1992.05.21 - 20958Miscellaneous Resolution Number 92116 Date: 5-21-92
By: Commissioner Serra - 18th District
In Re: Group Homes
To: The Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by MR #81224,
July 23, 1981, called for a moratorium on the placement of more
group home in Oakland County until such time as the State addressed
enumerated concerns, and by MR #81225, July 23, 1981, which
requested that the state placement of foster care homes comply with
local zoning ordinances, and
WHEREAS there is widespread consensus that group homes in residential
neighborhoods provide better services and a more appropriate environment
than institutional settings for most developmentally disabled and/or mentally
ill persons and;
WHEREAS Oakland County's prior resolution is now moot, having been
superseded by State law and associated Court decisions and;
WHEREAS hostility toward group homes is counterproductive and
unreasonable and;
WHEREAS the majority of the Board of Commissioners believes that
responsible government leaders in a diverse society must bring people
together in understanding and acceptance of diversity (including the diversity
which is a product of developmental disability and/or mental illness) rather
than split them apart;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners hereby repeals any and all resolutions previously passed
which called for a moratorium on the placement of group homes in Oakland
County and expresses support and encouragement to families who have
members in group home environments as well as support for properly run
group homes throughout Oakland County.
Mr. Cfriaitman, rge adoption of the foregoing resolution:
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#92116 May 21, 1992
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee and the Public Services Committee. There were no objections.