HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2009.02.05 - 9756REPORT (mis c #09006) February 5,2009
BY: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE - Christine Long, Chairperson
RE: MR #09006 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS -SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL FUNDING FOR
ORCHARD LAKE ROAD PROJECT
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 -a-mended-as-follows.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby urges, that if the U.S. Congress and tie Administration to-approve
an economic recovery package wi#ola it will includes-a robust infrastructure investment
component.
2nd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
urges the Governor and the Michigan Legislature to include the Orchard Lake Road 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.
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Motion carried on a roll call vote with McGillivray voting no and Capello absent.
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BY: Commissioner Shelley G. Taub District #16
RE: Board of Commissioners - Support for Federal Funding for Orchard Lake Road Project
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 agencies, including the Michigan Department of Transportation, are losing funding as the
economy declines and the revenues generated from gas taxes and other road-funding sources drops an
average of four (4%) annually; and
WHEREAS the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) Is working hard to address the road
improvement needs of the communities throughout Oakland County, but faces many challenges due to
declining revenues; and
WHEREAS the deepening economic crisis is forcing road projects in Oakland County to be sharply reduced or
postponed indefinitely; and
WHEREAS the citizens, businesses and leaders of the Charter Township of West Bloomfield spent a
considerable amount of time to give input into the Northwest Connector Project, which includes the Orchard
Lake Road corridor expansion; and
WHEREAS Orchard Lake Road is a major business corridor, and the expansion project has already
undergone an Environmental Study and is ready to proceed, except for the lack of necessary funding.
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 component.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests that the Orchard
Lake Road Improvement Project be granted the additional $20 million in funding to proceed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the Governor and the
Michigan Legislature to include the Orchard Lake Road 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. Granhoim; 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.
Chairperson, we gyeabe..actoptiort of the foregoing Resolution.
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Resolution #09006 January 8, 2009
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections.
February 5, 2009 Resolution #09006
Moved by Taub supported by Gershenson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Taub supported by Gershenson the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Taub supported by Gershenson the resolution be amenoed to coincide with the recommendation in
the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, tile dr1 IeIld1rpr11 uarried.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Long, Middleton,
Nash, Potter, Potts, Runestad, Schwartz, Scott, Taub, Woodward, Bullard, Coleman. (19)
NAYS: Jackson, McGillivray, Burns, Coulter. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
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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
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Ruth Johnson, County Clerk