HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2008.11.06 - 9571REPORT (misc. #08182) November 6, 2008
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: MR #08182 — BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — ESTABLISH OAKLAND
COUNTY SENIORS STUDY GROUP
To: The Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on October 27, 2008, reports with the recommendation that the 1 st BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph be amended, as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Government Committee shall
appoint the membership of the Oakland County Seniors Study Group, which should
include:
Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson
2 Majority Party Commissioners
1 Minority Party Commissioners
1 representative from the Health and Human Services Department
1 representative from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B
1 representative from Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency
1 representative from United Way for Southeast Michigan
1 representative from the medical community
1 representative/director of a senior center
1 representative from the Oakland County Senior Advisory Council
1 representative from local government
1 member of the general public
member of Catholic Social Services
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, l move acceptance
of the foregoing report,
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gingell, Clark and Gregory absent.
Miscellaneous Resolution #08182
BY: Commissioners Helaine Zack, District #22, Bradford C. Jacobsen, District #1, Karen
Spector, District #14, Tim Burns, District #19, Marcia Gershenson, District #17
RE: Board of Commissioners — Establish Oakland County Seniors Study Group
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the first Baby Boomers, who were born between 1946 and 1964, begin qualifying for
Social Security retirement benefits in 2008. This has been referred to as the "Silver Tsunami" that is
about to hit Oakland County, and
WHEREAS it is projected that Oakland County will experience an unprecedented older adult
population growth, and the number of seniors will double by 2030; and
WHEREAS it is anticipated that by 2020, 29 of Oakland County's 61 communities will have more
seniors over the age of 65 than school-age children; and
WHEREAS surveys indicate that 59% of Baby Boomers plan to relocate in their retirement years.
This could be a devastating loss to local communities, Oakland County, our region and the State of
Michigan; and
WHEREAS according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median income for an Oakland County
householder age 65 and older in 2006 was $38,838, most of which is income from social security, a
pension, or investment earnings that are imported into our local economy; and on average seniors
spend 92% of their monthly income each month; and
WHEREAS it is incumbent upon community leaders to be proactive in addressing this impending
senior population boom by being prepared to provide services and create conditions that will
encourage older adults to remain in and relocate to Oakland County and our region; and
WHEREAS it would be beneficial for the Oakland County Commissioners and Oakland County
Executive Administration to work Wth service providers and local communities to assess the needs
of senior citizens and prepare a county-wide strategic plan to create "Elder-Friendly' communities
that are sensitive to the needs of older adults, and offer a social and physical infrastructure that
makes older adults want to remain in Oakland County throughout their retirement years.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
establishes an Oakland County Seniors Study Group for the purpose of assessing the current and
future needs of a growing older adult population in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Seniors Study Group is to recommend a
strategic plan that identifies existing, as well as, needed resources throughout Oakland County
which will enable the County and local communities to provide "Elder-Friendly' services that are
accessible and affordable, including, but not limited to: housing options; mobility features, like public
transportation and walkable areas; attractive social, recreational, and leisure activities; opportunities
for civic engagement; and a strong safety net of social services with choices to support senior
independence.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the membership of the Oakland County Seniors Study Group
should include:
Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson
2 Majority Party Commissioners
1 Minority Party Commissioner
1 representative from the Health and Human Services Department
1 representative from the Area Agency on Agingl-B
1 representative from Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency
1 representative from United Way for Southeast Michigan
1 representative from the medical community
1 representative/director of a senior center
1 representative from the Oakland County Senior Advisory Council
1 representative from local government
1 member of the general public
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that other interested individuals/organizations may be invited to join
or offer assistance by the Chairperson of the Oakland County Seniors Study Group.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Seniors Study Group shall report their
findings and any recommendations by December 31, 2009, to the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners and provide quarterly updates to the General Government Committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, George Miller (Director of Oakland
County's Health and Human Services Department), the Area Agency on Aging, the Oakland
Livingston Human Services Agency and United Way.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resoluta,
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Resolution #08182 September 4, 2008
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections.
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Resolution #08182 November 6, 2008
Moved by Long supported by Zack the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Long supported by Zack the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Long supported by Zack the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation in the
General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Clark, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greirnel,
Hatchet Jacobsen, KowaII, Long, Middleton, Nash. Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Woodward,
Burns. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
I HEREBY APPROVE THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Ruth Johnson, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by tie Oakland County Board of Commissioners on November 6, 2008.
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 County of Oakland at Pontiac,
Michigan this 6th day of November. 2008.
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Ruth Johnson, County Clerk