HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2019.04.18 - 31283REPORT (MISC. #19079) April 18, 2019
BY: Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
IN RE: MR #19079 —BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS —RECOGNIZING OAKLAND COUNTY ASA
WELCOMING COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, having reviewed the above -referenced resolution on
April 9, 2019, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the following
amendment:
Amend the last WHEREAS paragraph, as follows:
WHEREAS Oakland County encourages our businesses, civic groups, schools, government agencies, and
other community institutions to undertake their own initiatives, beyond this resolution, to make Oakland
County a welcoming place for new residents from other all countries.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee, I move the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
Commissioner William Miller, District #14
Chairperson, Economic Growth and
Infrastructure Committee
ECONOMIC GROWTH AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Spisz voting no.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19079 —. Q
BY; Commissioner William Miller, District #14;
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — RECOGNIZING OAKLAND COUNTY AS A WELCOMING
COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland, Michigan affirms Oakland County is a
welcoming county that respects the innate dignity of all people; and
WHEREAS all people, including immigrants, are respected and valued and are vital to our shared
prosperity; and
WHEREAS fostering a welcoming environment for all people, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, or place
of origin enhances Oakland County's cultural fabric, economic growth, and overall wellbeing and prosperity
for current and future generations; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has long been recognized as a hospitable and welcoming community where
diverse people, families, and institutions thrive and the contributions of all are celebrated and valued; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is committed to continuing to build a welcoming and neighborly atmosphere in
our community, where all are welcomed, accepted, and fully integrated; and
WHEREAS community efforts that promote understanding and collaboration between our native-born and
foreign-born community members are crucial in encouraging and preserving Oakland County's welcoming
environment; and
WHEREAS numerous Oakland County communities have joined other localities throughout the state and
country in championing efforts to create inclusive communities, these include: West Bloomfield Township,
City of Royal Oak, City of Pleasant Ridge, City of Troy and City of Ferndale; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is 12.4% foreign-born, the highest percentage of any county in the State of
Michigan, and is home to many organizations led by and serving immigrants and refugees; and
WHEREAS Oakland County encourages our businesses, civic groups, schools, government agencies, and
other community institutions to undertake their own initiatives, beyond this resolution, to make Oakland
County a welcoming place for new residents from other countries.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims
Oakland County as a Welcoming County and supports the unalienable rights bestowed upon us by our
forefathers, which Oakland County government is here to protect; Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland is a Welcoming County that embraces all
residents and visitors regardless of race, creed, or national origin; strives for unity and harmony in our
community; and respects the essential human dignity of all people.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
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Resolution #19079
April 2, 2019
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee. There were
no objections.
Resolution #19079
Moved by Miller seconded by Nelson the resolution be adopted.
April 18, 2019
Moved by Miller seconded by Zack the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee Report be accepted.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Gingell seconded by Spisz the resolution be amended as follows:
The Board of Commissioners to amend the Miscellaneous Resolution by:
Inserting the following language:
15t WHEREAS -
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland, Michigan affirms Oakland
County is a welcoming county that respects the innate dignity of all people who have entered and
reside in the United States of America legally; and
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Middleton, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Gingell,
Hoffman. (10)
NAYS: Jackson, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Woodward, Zack
Gershenson. (11)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Gingell seconded by Spisz the resolution be amended as follows:
The Board of Commissioners to amend the Miscellaneous Resolution by:
Add the following language:
After the final BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clause, insert:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes measures to be
taken in support of Oakland County becoming a Welcoming County with the restriction that
Oakland County official resources shall not be utilized directly or indirectly in support of
programs, projects or initiatives that could be construed to endorse the practice of entering
or maintaining residence in the United States in violation of federal law.
Excluding the Dreamers that currently reside in the United States today.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Middleton, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Gingell,
Hoffman. (10)
NAYS: Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Woodward, Zack
Gershenson, Jackson. (11)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Kuhn, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Weipert, Woodward,
Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer. (16)
NAYS: Kowall, Long, Middleton, Spisz, Taub. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
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COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, 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 April 18, 2019,
with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court at Pontiac,
Michigan this 181h day of April, 2019.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County