WHEREAS, it has been announced the Van Buren County Commissioners are considering closing the 7^th District Court in South Haven and acquiring and constructing a new unified Court Complex in Paw Paw; and,

WHEREAS, the 7^th District Court in South Haven is necessary to provide reasonable access to justice the citizens of the South Haven and adjoining areas; and,

WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Columbia Township Board, that the closing of the 7^th District Court will result in a negative impact on the law enforcement and the costs of creating a new unified Court Complex in Paw Paw are not justified at this time.

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved the Columbia Township Board expresses its opposition to closing the South Haven District Court and construction of a new unified Court Complex in Paw Paw.

BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED, a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded by the clerk to the Van Buren County Commissioners forthwith.

The foregoing resolution offered by Board Member Burgett and supported by Board Member Hurley.

Upon roll call vote, the following voted.

Bradford aye

Burgett aye

Nuismer aye

Harrington aye

Hurley aye

The Supervisor declared the resolution adopted. Date of adoption: August 18, 2009

I hereby certify the above to be a true and correct transcript of action taken by the Columbia Township board, County of Van Buren, State of Michigan.