HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1996.06.13 - 24778z
John P. Garfield, Commissioner District #9
Ci 8
June 13, 1996
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96146
BY: Commissioner John P. Garfield, District #9
IN RE: Sheriff's Department—Use of County Land and Inmate Labor
For Tree Distribution
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the opportunity exists to provide trees, free of
charge, to communities, schools, and other public entities in
Oakland County, and;
WHEREAS there is land that is owned by Oakland County and
its agencies that is available for the storage of trees prior to
their being distributed to the requesting entities, and;
WHEREAS state statute provides that sentenced inmates over
the age of 18 years who are capable of performing manual labor
tan perform work for non-profit charitable organizations and can
perform lawful labor for the benefit of the County, and;
WHEREAS the distribution and planting of trees throughout
the County would contribute to the welfare of the citizens of
Oakland County, and;
WHEREAS the utilization of inmate work details promotes the
development of good work habits which assist in enhancing the
employability of inmates upon their release.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners does hereby request that land be made available
for tree storage and that inmate labor be utilized for the
distribution of these trees.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.