2001 - Saginaw County

Board of Commissioners February 27, 2001
Our review, included an in-depth presentation from the Building
Authority, and input from staff and the community. The Building
Authority and the Civic Center Task Force are to be commended for
completing their study. The Report reflects the value of the
public and private sectors working together to resolve community
wide issues.
Your County Services Committee recommends the following:
1. The Saginaw County Board of Commissioners place before the
electorate of Saginaw County the attached ballot language,
subject to final review by County Civil Counsel.
2. The Clerk be directed to place the ballot language before the
electorate at a Special Election scheduled for Tuesday, May
8, 2001.
3. The estimated cost of the Special Election, as indicated by
the Clerk in the amount of $60,000, be paid with funds from
the Election Budget and the General Fund Contingency Account.
4. The firm of SMG be selected to operate the Center, contingent
upon voter approval of the ballot question.
5. The issue of whether to propose a continuance of the 1%
increase in the 4% Hotel/Motel Tax beyond September 30, 2001
be held at this time.
6. The naming of the facility be held at this time.
7. The proper County officials be authorized and directed to
proceed with the foregoing recommendations; make the
necessary budgetary adjustments; and sign the required
documents on behalf of the County, subject to review by the
Controller as to substance and Counsel as to legal form.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON COUNTY SERVICES
Todd M. Hare, Chair
Raymond F. Bartels, Vice-Chair
Kenneth B. Horn
Michael P. O'Hare
Carl E. Ruth
Robert L. Fish
APPROPRIATIONS AUTHORIZATION: It is the recommendation of your
committee to concur with the above.
James M. Graham, Chair
Connie D. Smith, Vice Chair
By Commissioner Hare: That the Report of the Committee be received
and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.
Commissioners Blaine, O'Hare, and Wurtzel objected. Approved.
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