HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2015.04.02 - 21786Miscellaneous Resolution #'15100
BY: Commissioner Bill Dwyer, District #14; Commissioner Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Commissioner
Michael Spisz, District #3; Commissioner Janet Jackson, District #21; Commissioner Gary McGillivray,
District #20
RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — FUNDING OF SPECIAL PROJECT TO IMPROVE PUBLIC ACCESS
TO GUN SAFETY DEVICES AND A LIMITED GUN BUYBACK PROGRAM
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on February 7, 2013, the Board of Commissioners adopted MR#13017, that requested "the Public
Services Committee to meet to examine issues germane to gun violence in Oakland County and the role of the
Board of Commissioners, departments and agencies in combating it."; and
WHEREAS a series of public forums were held by the Public Services Committee to fulfill this charge, with expert
witnesses offering expertise and public input throughout; and
WHEREAS on November 13, 2013 the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the final report from
Public Services; and
WHEREAS in observation of the 2015 Gun Safety Awareness Day, the Board of Commissioners participated in
the distribution of 2,000 free gun safety locks throughout Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the National Association of Counties recognized efforts by the Board of Commissioners to combat
gun violence with an Achievement Award in 2014; and
WHEREAS following the adoption of the "Gun Violence in Oakland County" report, Chairman Dwyer appointed a
Study Group of the Public Services Committee; and
WHEREAS the Study Group on Gun Violence has met on an ongoing basis to investigate the implementation of
the recommendations of the report; and
WHEREAS the Study Group is requesting funding to increase the availability and public awareness of gun safety
locks; and
WHEREAS the Study Group is requesting funding for a limited gun buyback program targeted for at-risk youth
surrendering dangerous weapons; and
WHEREAS opportunities exist to create partnerships with public or private entities to match resources and utilize
knowledge from past experiences, which could add value to an investment in these programs; and
WHEREAS further investment in the prevention of gun violence, the promotion of gun safety and the removal of
dangerous weapons will assist efforts to protect Oakland County residents from violent crimes.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Commissioners authorizes that a sum not to exceed $5,000
from the Special Projects (731822) line item of the FYI 5 Board of Commissioners Budget be expended to
increase public access to gun safety locks and for a limited gun buyback project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Study Group on Gun Violence shall coordinate the activities authorized in
compliance with the Board of Commissioners rules regarding the Sponsorship of Events, Activities or Adjunct
Committees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all expenditures for this project shall be in compliance with Oakland County
Purchasing Policies and are authorized upon approval by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
Commissioner Bill Dwyer
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Resolution #15100 April 2, 2015
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.