HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2013.10.30 - 21092Miscellaneous Resolution # 13285
BY: Commissioner Shelley Goodman Taub, District 12RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - DEVELOPMENT OF A CENTRAL OAKLANDCOUNTY EVENTS CALENDAR
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the nonprofit arts industry also strengthens our economy by generating $135.2
billion in total economic activity annually and by supporting the full-time equivalent of 4.13
million jobs; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is a vibrant, diverse cultural center with an extraordinary amount
of things to do and see every day; and
WHEREAS arts and cultural events in Oakland County contribute strongly to making this a
desirable place to work and live; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has a world-class selection of professional theatres, art
museums, cultural destinations and historical sites. It is home to Cranbrook Educational
Community (which includes the Cranbrook Art Museum, Cranbrook institute of Science, Art
Academy and Cranbrook House & Gardens), Detroit Zoo and Meadow Brook Hall; and
WHEREAS the incredible number and variety of events going on at any time in Oakland
County make it difficult for citizens to follow and participate in many enriching opportunities;
and
WHEREAS the development of a master event calendar for the region would be a useful
service for county residents and visitors to get the most out of their time; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
hereby requests the appropriate departments; including information Technology, the Arts,
Culture and Film Office and Economic Development and Community Affairs, investigate the
development of a central calendar for arts and cultural events throughout the county in a user
friendly, internet accessible application.
Chairperson, 1 move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
Shelley Goodman Taub, District 12
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Resolution #13285 October 30, 2013
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.