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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2000.01.13 - 2599940plad+z-- MISC. RES. # 00002 January 13, 2000 B Y: FRANK MILLARD, JR., DISTRICT #4 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SECURITY AND FACILITY ENHANCEMENT FOR COURTS TASK FORCE TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS, over past fifteen years, Oakland County has undertaken several security and building expansion programs for the County Courthouse and for the 52nd District Court Facilities, some of which have been implemented, some of which have not, and all of which represent a substantial cost of both time and money; and WHEREAS, to address the on-going concern for safety in Oakland County Court buildings, court rooms and court chambers, the issues of courthouse security need to be addressed in their entirety; and WHEREAS, the designation of a Security and Facility Enhancement (SAFE) for Courts Task Force, comprised of representatives of those county departments involved in providing security in the Courts and of members of the Board of Commissioners' Committees which have liaison responsibilities in providing the multi facets of security for the Courts, would provide a holistic approach to providing safe courts by addressing court security issues for Circuit, Family and 52nd District Courts. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby establish the Security and Facility Enhancement (SAFE) for Courts Task Force to address Court security for the Circuit, Family and 52nd District Courts, inclusive of physical facilities, operational design and personnel optimization, and to recommend such improvements to the appropriate liaison committees for review and implementation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the SAFE Courts Task Force be a 13-member Task Force comprised of 1 representative each of the Sheriff, the Chief Circuit Court Judge, the Chief Family Court Judge, and the Chief 52nd District Court Judge; two representatives of the County Executive; 2 members of the Planning & Building Committee, 2 members of the Public Services Committee, 2 members of the Finance Committee; and 1 member of the Personnel Committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the SAFE Courts Task Force shall report back its recommendations to the appropriate liaison committees for review and implementation. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. /6 66 Resolution #00002 January 13, 2000 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee and the Planning and Building Committee. There were no objections.