HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2004.01.22 - 27503REPORT (MISC. #03373) January 22, 2004
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: MR #03373 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT FOR SUPER
BOWL XL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution
#03373 on January 12, 2004, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be
amended, as follows:
1. IN RE: MR #03373 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUPPORT FOR
SUPER BOWL XL SUPPORT FOR USE OF STATE CONVENTION
FACILITY DEVELOPMENT FUND TO SUPPORT THE 2006 SUPER BOWL
HOST COMMITTEE
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WHEREAS County Executive L. Brooks Patterson has recommended a
funding method for the 2006 Super Bowl Host Committee which does
not involve the use of budgeted taxpayer funds; and
WHEREAS specifically, Mr. Patterson's proposal is to earmark one
month's worth of the Tr-County Accommodations Tax collection from
Oakland County hotels for use by the 2006 Super Bowl Host Committee,
estimated value of the earmarked funds is $500,000; and
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report
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General Government Committee Vote:
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Miscellaneous Resolution #103373
BY: Commissioners Eileen T. KowaII, District #6, Martin J. Knollenberg, District #13
RE: Board of Commissioners - Support for Super Bowl XL
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Detroit Super Bowl XL provides an exceptional opportunity for the entire
regional to become partners in building bridges that join our communities; and
WHEREAS the Detroit Super Bowl XL Host Committee is a non-profit corporation that
serves as the southeast Michigan region's liaison to the NFL. The Board of Directors is
comprised of civic, corporate and community leaders from the region; and
WHEREAS the budget for the Detroit Super Bowl XL Host Committee is approximately
$14.3 million, of which, at least 60% will be from corporate sponsorships; and
WHEREAS it is projected that 32% of the 120,000 guests and 3,000 media expected to
visit the region to attend the Super Bowl will be staying in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS Lawrence Technological University's economic impact study projected that
Oakland County hotels, restaurants, trades and services will receive $96 million in
revenues and economic impact; and
WHEREAS the Detroit Super Bowl XL Host Committee has suggested $500,000 in
financial support from Oakland County Government; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners worked diligently with the County
Executive to address budget challenges, including balancing shrinking revenues with an
ever expanding need to provide quality services. Cost savings measures were instituted
to eliminate a $33 million shortfall in the county's $590 million Fiscal Year 2003-2004
Budget; and
WHEREAS an innovative alternative must be explored that will allow Oakland County to
support the Detroit Super Bowl XL, without jeopardizing the quality of services Oakland
County taxpayers expect from the prudent expenditure of their tax dollars; and
WHEREAS one proposal for consideration is the diversion of funds from the Convention
Facility Development Fund for Cobo Hall; and
WHEREAS since 1985, the Detroit Tr-County (Oakland, Wayne and Macomb)
Accommodations Tax has been imposed on hotels and motels, with the proceeds
earmarked for the Convention Facility Development Fund; and
WHEREAS Pursuant to Public Act 106, these hotel/motel taxes have been collected in the
tri-county region to pay for the construction and renovation costs of Cobo Hall. In 2002,
Oakland County forwarded $7.4 million to Detroit for debt service payments on Cobo Hall;
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WHEREAS a temporary diversion of funds from the Convention Facility Development Fund
requires the Michigan State Legislature and Governor to approve an amendment to the
Detroit Tr-County Accommodation Tax; and
WHEREAS the Convention Facility Development Funds is at no risk of a shortfall in bond
payments due to this proposal, because debt service payments on Cobo Hall have a safety
net that permits the Liquor Excise Tax, Public Act 107 of 1985, county liquor taxes to be
diverted to the Convention Facility Development Fund to meet any unmet debt service
requirements (FY 2002 $29,241,688.00).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby supports the objectives of the Detroit Super Bowl XL Host
Committee to build partnerships throughout our region.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
supports the following proposal to MCL 207.629, which would add subsection (4) as
follows:
(4) The first $500,000 of excise taxes levied for the month of February, 2006,
from convention hotels located in Oakland County shall be distributed to the
[temporary] fund established by the Super Bowl XL Host Committee. This
subsection shall only apply to the first $500,000 in excise taxes collected in
Oakland County for February, 2006, after which distributions shall be
pursuant to subsection (1).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
urges the Michigan State Legislature and the Governor to adopt the proposed temporary
amendment to the Detroit Tr-County Accommodations Tax.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
requests the Oakland County Clerk to forward copies of this adopted resolution to
Governor Granholm, the Oakland County delegation to the State Legislature, the Michigan
Association of Counties, Oakland County's Legislative Lobbyists, the Detroit Super Bowl
XL Host Committee, Detroit Renaissance, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, the
Mayor and City Council of the City of Detroit and the County Commissioners and Executive
for Wayne and Macomb County.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
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Resolution #03373 December 11, 2003
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections.
Resolution #03373 January 22, 2004
Moved by Patterson supported by KowaII the resolution be adopted.
Commissioner Moffitt, as a point of order, stated that when the Chairperson of the Standing Committee is
presenting a resolution to be moved on the floor that they must read the Now Therefore Be It Resolved
paragraph of the resolution.
Chairperson Law stated he would appreciate that being done.
Moved by Patterson supported by Knollenberg the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Scott the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation in
the General Government Committee Report.
Discussion followed.
Moved by McMillin to:
Amend the first "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED" paragraph, so that in the proposed subsection (4) of
MCL 207.629, the first sentence be changed by striking the words "[temporary] fund established by
the Super Bowl XL Host Committee" and inserting in their place the words, "Oakland County General
Fund for a possible tax cut for the citizens of Oakland County or for other uses determined by the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners."
There being no support, therefore the motion failed.
Discussion followed.
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Voice Vote on recommendation in the General Government Committee Report:
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss,
Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter,
Crawford, Douglas. (23)
NAYS: McMillin, Palmer. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, G. William Caddell, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true
and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on
January 22, 2004 with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed th- seal the County Oakland at..
Pontiac, Michigan this 22nd day of January, 2004.
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G. William Caddell, County Clerk
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