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REPORT E4zAtasc. #09004) February 5,2009
BY: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE — Christine Long, Chairperson
RE: MR #09004— BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS —SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL FUNDING FOR
INTERSTATE 75 WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having considered the above titled resolution on
January 26, 2009 recommends that the resolution be amended as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby urges, that if the U.S. Congress and the Administration to-approve
an economic recovery package vv-h4ob it will includes-a robust infrastructure investment
component.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
urges the Governor and the Michigan Legislature to include the Interstate 75 - widening and
M-59 interchange redesign project in the infrastructure improvement request that will be
submitted to President elect Obama.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the
foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Ayes: Potter, Jacobsen, Potts, Runestad, Taub. Long
Nays: Gershenson, Hatchet Nash, McGillivray, Schwartz
Absent: Capello
Motion carried.
Chairperson. we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
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Miscellaneous Resolution # 09004
BY: Commissioner Shelley G. Taub, District #16 •
RE:
Board of Commissioners — Support for Federal Funding for Interstate 75 - Widening and
Improvements
TO: , Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the U.S. Congress is currently considering a federal economic stimulus package for public works
infrastructure projects, such as roads, bridges, and transit systems; and
WHEREAS it is anticipated that priority will be given to funding projects that are "shovel-ready" and within
ninety (90} days of receiving such funding can be ready to proceed; and
WHEREAS Oakland County, which is considered to be the economic engine for the State of Michigan, should
be given a priority in the consideration of funding for these infrastructure projects, because of the much
needed and positive impact of such a program in creating jobs. stimulating economic recovery and laying the
foundation for long-term economic growth in our region: and
WHEREAS Interstate 75, which is the main North/South corridor through Oakland County and Michigan, is
important to the continued growth and safety of Oakland County residents and the residents of southeast
Michigan; and
WHEREAS Interstate 75, built in the 1960's, is the busiest and most congested highway in the state, carrying
an estimated quarter of a million people each day. Delay in improvements to this road is detrimental to the
economy of the region as well as the safety of its residents; and
WHEREAS although the environmental study has been completed, the widening and improvements to
Interstate 75 between 8 Mile Road and M-59 have been stalled for years due to lack of funding; and
WHEREAS the redesign of the interchange at M-59 and Interstate 75 should be included in any project plan
due to the increased volume of traffic since its original design.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby urges the
U.S. Congress and the Administration to approve an economic recovery package which includes a robust
infrastructure investment cornponent.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the Governor and the
Michigan Legislature to include the Interstate 75 widening and M-59 interchange redesign project in the
infrastructure improvement request that will be submitted to President-elect Obama.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this adopted
resolution to Governor Jennifer M. Granholm; the chairpersons of the Michigan House and Senate
Transportation Appropriation Committees; and Oakland County's delegation to the Michigan legislature, U.S.
Senate and U.S. Congress.
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Resolution #09004 January 8, 2009
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections.
Resolution #09004 February 6, 2009
Moved by Long supported by Taub the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Long supported by Taub the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Long supported by Taub the resolution be arrierlded tu uiiicide 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: Douglas, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Jacobsen, Long, Middleton, Potter, Potts, Runestad,
Scott, Taub, Bullard. (13)
NAYS: Coleman, Coulter, Gershensor, Hatchett, Jackson, McGillivray, Nash, Schwartz, Woodward,
Burns. (10)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amenaed, was adopted.
Y APPROVE THE FORME RESOLUTIO%
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 the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2009,
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 5th day of February, 2009.
Ruth Johnson, County Clerk