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Home My WebLink AboutResolutions - 1992.05.21 - 20963I urge adoption of the foregoing resolution: A95? • 47 Mr Date: 5-21-92 Miscellaneous Resolution Number #92117 By: Commissioner Serra - 18th District In Re: Macomb Oakland Regional Center To: The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Oakland County is currently considering whether to enter into a full management contract with The Michigan Department of Mental Health and; WHEREAS repeated cuts in budget allocations for mental health services have severely disrupted and reduced essential services to our most vulnerable citizens, especially the developmentally disabled and mentally ill and; WHEREAS the services provided to families with developmentally disabled members by the Macomb Oakland Regional Center have been exceptional and have been internationally recognized for excellence and; WHEREAS the Macomb County Board of Commissioners recently passed a resolution recommending the continued use of MORC services whether or not Macomb County becomes a full management county and; WHEREAS experienced service providers with proven track records are more likely to provide skilled services which maximize resources and minimize harm to service recipients which might otherwise result from budget cuts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Oakland County Board of Commissioners joins the Macomb County Board of Commissioners in recognizing MORC and commending MORC for excellence and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT in the event that Oakland County decides to enter into a full management contract with The Michigan Department of Mental Health, The Oakland County Mental Health Department is hereby encouraged to continue the services provided by MORC be entering into a contractual relationship with MORC and is further encouraged to continue the services of other experienced and successful service providers. rn,ce #92117 May 21, 1992 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and the Public Services Committee. There were no objections.