HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2013.10.30 - 21081REPORT October 30, 2013
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: MR #13268 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - PILOT PROGRAM FOR FOOD TRUCK
VENDORS ON COUNTY CAMPUS
TO: THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having considered the above-titled resolution, reports with
a recommendation that the resolution be amended, as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners,
hereby respectfully requests the Oakland County Executive's administration establishes a study group
to submit a proposal for establishing a limited pilot program for food trucks at the Oakland County campus
with an emphasis on attracting local businesses to participate. The study group will then report back
to the Planning and Building Committee within 90 days with its findings.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move acceptance of the
foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried unanimously on a roll cail vote.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #13268
BY: Commissioners Dave Woodward, District #19IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - PILOT PROGRAM FOR FOOD TRUCK VENDORS
ON COUNTY CAMPUS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS providing employees and visitors to the Oakland County complex with a wide
variety of food options could increase the likelihood of favorable experiences at county facilities;
and
WHEREAS the increasing number and variety of food trucks is sweeping the nation providing
tremendous varieties of cuisine while creating tremendous among the public; and
WHEREAS expanding choices at the Oakland County campus could also have the added
benefits of creating additional opportunities for Oakland County businesses and to showcase
the many food offerings available locally; and
WHEREAS the health and safety of county employees and citizens would be protected in a food
truck program because the Oakland County Health Department would regulate these
businesses as mobile food establishment; and
WHEREAS a food truck is a mobile food vehicle that, upon meeting regulations and receiving
permits, may park in a public street and engage in the service, sale or distribution of ready to
eat food for individuals; and
WHEREAS the introduction of a food truck offering at county facilities could be offered on a
limited or trial basis to gauge the level of interest of vendors and customers in the new options
and also allowing county staff to observe the impact of such a program on normal facility
operations; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is desirous of working with the
Oakland County Executive administration to establish the appropriate policies, process,
procedures, and appropriate permits and fees for establishing a limited food truck program on
the Oakland County campus and for the solicitation of potential vendors through the purchasing
process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners,
hereby respectfully requests the Oakland County Executive's administration to submit a
proposal for establishing a limited pilot program for food trucks at the Oakland County campus
with an emphasis on attracting local businesses to participate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of
this adopted resolution to the Oakland County Executive and Oakland County's Department
Directors of Health and Human Services, Corporation Counsel, Risk Management and
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move the adoption of th foregoing resolution.
Commissioner David WoodWard
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Resolution #13268
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the
objections.
October 2, 2013
Planning and Building Committee. There were no