2001 - Saginaw County

Board of Commissioners February 27, 2001
FROM: COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS -- 4.4 FEBRUARY 27, 2001
Your Legislative Subcommittee considered communication no. 12-12-6
from the Michigan Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA)
regarding reductions in future grant funding.
The State awarded Saginaw County a $19,200 grant, 75% of the total
$25,6000. At the same time, the ATPA Board approved a policy
change which will reduce the "hard match" to 25%, effective
January 2002.
To address the reductions, the Courts and Public Safety Committee
did two things. It asked your Legislative Subcommittee to
consider legislative amendments; and, it asked the Budget Audit
Subcommittee to meet with Prosecutor Thomas about shortfalls in
his budget.
In reference to the legislation, there is currently a $1.00
assessment fee for insurance which is paid by car owners to
support the Auto Theft Teams in reducing theft. In Lansing, there
is proposed legislation that would charge the $1.00 fee to
motorcycle and commercial truck drivers, as well.
We recommend supporting the proposed legislation and under the
proper order of business the appropriate resolution will be
submitted.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
James M. Graham, Chair
Connie D. Smith, Vice Chair
By Commissioner Horn: That the Report of the Committee be received
and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. Approved.
FROM: COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS -- 4.5 FEBRUARY 27, 2001
Each year the Standing Committees and Appropriations Subcommittees
are asked to prioritize the items under their respective committee
(communication no. 2-27-7 from the County Controller). The process
assists in focusing on major issues, providing direction, and
gauging accomplishments.
Your Executive Committee herewith submits the completed Issues and
Prioritization List for 2001 and Status as of February 1, 2001.
ATTACHMENT A - Courts & Public Safety
ATTACHMENT B - Human Services Committee
ATTACHMENT C - County Services Committee
ATTACHMENT D - Budget Audit Subcommittee
ATTACHMENT E - Labor Relations Subcommittee
ATTACHMENT F - Legislative Subcommittee
ATTACHMENT G - Executive Committee
This material will be included in the County's General Information
Book which is used with financial institutions, and shared with
many governmental leaders throughout the County and State. The
issues will be updated periodically, as needed, and the process
continued next year.
It is the recommendation of your committee that this informational
report be received and filed.
Respectfully submitted,
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