Saginaw County, MI, MI

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES

The Finance & Human Resources Committee will review monthly financial statements and various funding requests. The body is considering fee increases for fingerprinting and environmental health services, as well as several personnel and contract modifications.

• Approval of vendor transactions from 10-01-26 to 10-31-26 totaling $30,962,527.31
• Proposed contract with Recovery Pathways for up to $93,601 from the Opioid Settlement fund
• Proposed increase of state fingerprinting charge from $70 to $75
• Request to increase 2027 SAGA dues by $15,555 for the Oblique Imagery project
• Proposed use of State Prosecutor Grant funds for two one-year contract APA positions

COUNTY SERVICES COMMITTEE

The County Services Committee will review financial reports and budget requests from the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Castle Museum, and Saginaw Future Inc. The committee will also receive a resolution from the City of Saginaw regarding a Commercial Rehabilitation District.

• Request for approval of 2025 audit and 2027 budget for Saginaw County Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Q3 2026 financial presentation from Castle Museum of Saginaw County History
• Request for $64,570 in performance-based funding for Saginaw Future Inc.
• City of Saginaw resolution 2026-048 establishing a Commercial Rehabilitation District

COURTS & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

The Courts & Public Safety Committee will discuss animal control operations and legal requirements for such programs in Michigan. The meeting includes a presentation on the Imbed Program at SCACC and a report on the loss of Special Assistant Attorney General positions.

• Presentation by Tracy Poston of Best Friend Animal Society on animal control programs
• Operational update from SCACC Director Rachel Horton
• Discussion of Corporate Counsel memo on Michigan statutory requirements for animal control
• Notification regarding loss of Special Assistant Attorney General positions
• Closed session to hear complaints or charges against an employee regarding animal control

BOARD SESSION

The Board of Commissioners will consider several financial approvals, including vendor payments and budget increases. The session includes reviews of FOIA appeals and appointments to the Department of Health & Human Services and the Road Commission.

• Approval of vendor transactions from September 2026 totaling $17,707,262.85
• Proposed increase of local match from $100,800 to $168,000 for a Price Nature Center grant
• Consideration of a contract with Recovery Pathways for up to $93,601 from Opioid Settlement funds
• Approval of a $3,000 increase for the Probate Court Appointed Attorney Appeals account
• FOIA appeals regarding Animal Care & Control, Sheriff's Office, and employment records

BOARD SESSION MEETING NOTICE

The Saginaw County Board of Commissioners will meet on October 20, 2026. The provided agenda contains only procedural notice and no specific discussion or decision items.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

The committee will meet to discuss the county's strategic plan goals and action steps. The agenda also includes a tour of County Connect and Diligent led by the County Administrator.

• Review of Strategic Plan Goals & Action Steps
• Tour of County Connect & Diligent

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee is meeting to conduct business and hear public comment. The agenda includes a closed session to consider the contract renewal of the County Administrator.

• Closed session regarding County Administrator contract renewal

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES

The Saginaw County Finance & Human Resources Committee meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 4:00 pm at 111 S. Michigan Ave., Room 200. The committee will consider approval of vendor transactions totaling $17,707,262.85 for September 2026, a $3,000 increase to the Court Appointed Attorney Appeals account for FY 2027, and a one-year contract with Patricia Johnson for retirement and employee benefit consultant services. It will also review the County Administrator's 2027 goals, a Guidehouse closeout guide and ARPA funding spreadsheet, and hold a closed session on the Health Officer's contract renewal.

• Approval of vendor transactions for 9-01-26 to 9-30-26 totaling $17,707,262.85
• Request for an additional $3,000 in the Court Appointed Attorney Appeals account for FY 2027
• One-year contract with Patricia Johnson for retirement and employee benefit consultant services
• Request to hire Megan Vorhees as WIC Nutritionist I at Step 3 of the county pay scale
• Closed session on the Health Officer contract renewal under MCL 15.268(a)

COUNTY SERVICES COMMITTEE

The County Services Committee meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 4:00 pm at 111 S. Michigan Ave., Room 200, Saginaw. Members will hear the Castle Museum's Q2 2026 financials, the Frankenmuth Convention & Visitors Bureau's FY 2027 budget, and the 2026 Saginaw County Apportionment Report with certified tax rates. The Parks and Recreation Director asks approval of a resolution raising a local match from $100,800 to $168,000 for a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant for Price Nature Center. The County Administrator will also update on the RFP for Corporate Counsel.

• Resolution to increase local match from $100,800 to $168,000 for a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant for Price Nature Center, funded from the Saginaw County Parks capital improvements allocation
• Frankenmuth Convention & Visitors Bureau FY 2027 budget submitted for Board of Commissioners approval
• 2026 Saginaw County Apportionment Report up for approval, with certified tax rates submitted for information
• Castle Museum Q2 2026 financials presented for receive and file
• County Administrator update on the RFP for Corporate Counsel

COURTS & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

The Saginaw County Courts & Public Safety Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm at 111 S. Michigan Ave., Room 200, Saginaw. The agenda includes an update from County Administrator Mary Catherine Hannah on the Court/Building Security Workgroup and a report from Committee Chair Boyd on the status of Animal Care & Control. The committee will also correct or approve its September 1, 2026 minutes and take public comment, with speakers limited to 3 minutes. No votes on contracts, ordinances, or fee changes appear on the posted agenda.

• Update from County Administrator Mary Catherine Hannah on the Court/Building Security Workgroup
• Committee Chair Boyd to report on the status of Animal Care & Control
• Approval of minutes from the September 1, 2026 Courts & Public Safety Committee meeting
• Public comment period, speakers limited to 3 minutes

BOARD SESSION MEETING NOTICE

The Saginaw County Board of Commissioners will convene for its regular session on September 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The agenda is procedural, providing notice of the meeting and instructions for public comment requests. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed in the notice.

• Public comment requests due by 12:00 p.m. on meeting day
• Meeting held per P.A. 267 of 1976 (MCL 15.263)

BOARD SESSION

The Saginaw County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026/2027 fiscal year budget and property tax millage rates, then consider adopting the budget. The board will also vote on vendor transactions, accommodation tax transfers, opioid settlement fund agreements, and a resolution exempting the county from a state health insurance act. Several FOIA appeals and appointments are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2026/2027 budget and property tax millage rates
• Approval of vendor transactions for 8/01/26-8/31/26 totaling $15,793,495.43
• Increase Accommodation Tax revenue line by $900,000, transferring $575,000 to Saginaw CVB and $325,000 to Frankenmuth CVB
• Contractual agreements to disperse up to $114,607 (SVSU) and $93,601 (Recovery Pathways) from Opioid Settlement fund
• Increase Commissioner meeting per diem from $50 to $75 (up to 4 hours) and to $150 (more than 4 hours)

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES

The Finance & Human Resources Committee will consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, along with several financial adjustments and contract approvals. Items include vendor transactions totaling $15.8 million, an accommodation tax revenue increase, and opioid settlement fund dispersals. The meeting also covers routine reports and personnel matters.

• Approval of vendor transactions for Aug 2026 totaling $15,793,495.43
• Request to increase Accommodation Tax revenue by $900,000, with $575,000 to Saginaw CVB and $325,000 to Frankenmuth CVB
• Proposed FY 2027 Budget for consideration and adoption
• Opioid Settlement fund contracts: $114,607 to Saginaw Valley State University and $93,601 to Recovery Pathways
• MOU with 70th District Court and TPOAM changing Legal Clerk I pay scale steps

COUNTY SERVICES COMMITTEE

The County Services Committee will review information regarding county funding for the Birch Run Expo Center. Members will also receive an update on the Badge & Door Access Security Upgrade Project and discuss renovation plans for the WTA Courthouse.

• Discussion of county funding for Birch Run Expo Center
• Update on Badge & Door Access Security Upgrade Project
• Review of WTA Courthouse Renovation Plans

COURTS & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

The Courts & Public Safety Committee will hear a presentation from the Saginaw-Tuscola Medical Control Authority. Additionally, the County Administrator and Animal Care & Control Director will address public concerns from previous sessions.

• Saginaw-Tuscola Medical Control Authority presentation
• Discussion on public concerns regarding Animal Care & Control
• Receipt of state ward service rates for 2027

BOARD SESSION

The Saginaw County Board of Commissioners will convene for a regular session to approve minutes, hear public participation, and act on committee recommendations. Key items include approving vendor transactions totaling over $18 million for June and July, budget adjustments for the Sheriff's office and airport, and a resolution affirming accommodation tax use for the Frankenmuth Indoor Sports Complex loan repayment.

• Approval of vendor transactions: $9,566,274.89 (June) and $8,512,595.78 (July)
• Sheriff's budget increase of $108,937 for vehicle sales and insurance, plus $45,184 for a replacement patrol car
• H.W. Browne Airport budget increase of $361,400 for fuel sales, jet fuel pump ($75,000), asphalt repaving ($78,000), and tractor/mower ($28,400)
• Resolution 2026-9 affirming accommodation tax use for Frankenmuth Indoor Sports Complex loan repayment
• Saginaw Future Q3 report and $53,115.53 performance-based funding disbursement

BOARD SESSION MEETING NOTICE

The Saginaw County Board of Commissioners will convene for its regular session on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM in Room 200, 111 S. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, MI. The agenda text is procedural only, providing notice of the meeting, public comment instructions, and accommodation details, with no specific agenda items listed.

• Regular session scheduled for Aug. 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
• Public comment requests due by 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting
• Meeting held per P.A. 267 of 1976 (MCL 15.263)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

The Saginaw County Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear a presentation from the Michigan State Land Bank Authority and to discuss commissioner compensation and benefits. The meeting also includes public comment and a period for commissioners to raise other issues. No formal votes are expected, as only motions to refer or postpone are allowed.

• Presentation by Joseph Rivet, Executive Director, Michigan State Land Bank Authority
• Discussion of Commissioner compensation and benefits
• Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per speaker

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Saginaw County Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes, take public comment, and discuss a Community Recognition Award. The committee will also enter a closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged communication regarding pending litigation in Cooper v County of Saginaw, and to discuss employment contracts for the County Administrator and Health Officer/Director.

• Discussion of County of Saginaw Community Recognition Award
• Closed session on attorney-client privileged communication regarding pending litigation in Cooper v County of Saginaw (MCL 15.268(e))
• Closed session on employment contracts for County Administrator and Health Officer/Director (MCL 15.268(a))
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period (3-minute speaker limit)

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES

The committee will review monthly financial statements and vendor transactions totaling over $18 million. Members are also considering several budget increases for the Sheriff's Law Enforcement Fund, H.W. Browne Airport, and DHHS.

• Approval of vendor transactions for June ($9,566,274.89) and July ($8,512,595.78)
• Budget increase for Law Enforcement Fund totaling $108,937
• Budget increase for H.W. Browne Airport totaling $361,400 for fuel and capital items
• Budget increase of $304,120 for DHHS to cover a shortfall in specialized care costs
• Increase of up to $12,000 for BOC Professional Development from the General Fund

COUNTY SERVICES COMMITTEE

The County Services Committee will review several financial and programmatic requests. Items include a request for Saginaw Future performance-based funding and a resolution regarding the Frankenmuth Indoor Sports Complex.

• Request to approve the revised 2027 Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! Interlocal Agreement
• Resolution affirming accommodation tax use for the Frankenmuth Indoor Sports Complex loan repayment
• Request for financial support from YMCA of Saginaw to replace a chemical control unit
• Saginaw Future request for $53,115.53 in performance-based funding
• Bay City Public Schools millage request report submission

COURTS & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

The Saginaw County Courts & Public Safety Committee will meet on August 4, 2026, to receive the Fiscal Year 2027 budget from the 9-1-1 Communications Center Authority and a presentation from the Saginaw-Tuscola Medical Control Authority. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions listed.

• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Budget Resolution from 9-1-1 Communications Center Authority
• Saginaw-Tuscola Medical Control Authority Presentation

BOARD SESSION

The Saginaw County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and vote on committee reports. Key decisions include allocating $422,665 from the opioid settlement fund and placing a 911 millage renewal on the November ballot. No new ordinances or zoning changes are listed.

• Approval of $246,665 from opioid settlement fund to Women of Colors
• $150,000 from opioid settlement fund for Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program
• $29,451,304 in vendor transactions for May 2026
• 911 Authority Millage Renewal proposal for November 3, 2026 ballot
• Certificate of Recognition for 50 years of service at Saginaw County Health Department

PUBLIC NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS

The Saginaw County Board of Commissioners will hold its committee meetings on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in Room 200. The agenda states the purpose is to consider matters pending before the committee, but no specific items are listed. County offices will be closed on Friday, June 19.

• Executive Committee meeting on June 16 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 200
• County offices closed on June 19

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee will discuss a proposal to increase the FY26 Public Improvement Fund budget by up to $517,000 for repairs and reconstruction of visitor parking lots on Michigan and Cass Streets. The committee will also discuss a potential WAVE Award and security at meetings. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Discussion of a budget increase of up to $517,000 for repairs and reconstruction of visitor parking lots on Michigan and Cass Streets.
• Discussion of a WAVE Award (or alternatives).
• Discussion of security at meetings.

BOARD SESSION MEETING NOTICE

The Saginaw County Board of Commissioners will convene for its regular session on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Room 200, 111 S. Michigan Ave. The agenda is not detailed in this notice; only procedural information about public comment and accommodation is provided.

• Public comment requests must be submitted by 12:00 PM on meeting day
• Meeting held under P.A. 267 of 1976 (MCL 15.263)

PUBLIC NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS

The Saginaw County Board of Commissioners will hold its Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in Room 200 of the Governmental Center. The purpose is to consider matters pending before the committee, but no specific agenda items are listed. The meeting is open to the public under Michigan's Open Meeting Act.

• Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for June 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

The Saginaw County Committee of the Whole will meet to hear three presentations: a discussion on the Birch Run Expo Center led by the Birch Run Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, an update from the Animal Care & Control Resource Center, and an update on the Medical Diamond project from the County Administrator. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation and discussion on Birch Run Expo Center by Jerry Preston, Birch Run Area CVB
• Update from Rachel Horton, Animal Care & Control Resource Center
• Update on Medical Diamond project by Mary Catherine Hannah, County Administrator

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES

The Finance & Human Resources Committee will consider approving $29,451,304 in vendor transactions for May 2026, a $246,665 opioid settlement contract with Women of Colors, $150,000 for the Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program, and a $26,006 increase for detention medical services. The committee will also receive monthly financial and HR reports.

• Approval of vendor transactions totaling $29,451,304 for May 1-31, 2026
• Contract with Women of Colors for up to $246,665 from opioid settlement funds (postponed from April)
• Request for $150,000 to sustain the Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program through FY 2026
• Request for $26,006 increase from General Fund for detention medical services contract with Wellpath
• Request to order patrol vehicles in August 2026 instead of waiting until FY 2027

COUNTY SERVICES COMMITTEE

The Saginaw County Services Committee will meet to approve past minutes, hear a brief presentation from the Youth Commission on its recommendations, and address miscellaneous items. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda beyond routine procedural actions.

• Saginaw County Youth Commission presenting abbreviated recommendations to be forwarded to the full Board of Commissioners

COURTS & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

The Courts & Public Safety Committee will review a proposal to place a 9-1-1 millage renewal on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The body will also consider a resolution to accept an FY 2027 Community Corrections grant and review ambulance response time reports.

• Request to place 9-1-1 Millage Renewal Proposal on the November 3, 2026 Ballot
• Proposed acceptance of the FY 2027 Community Corrections grant
• MMR report on response times from January 1, 2026 through April 30, 2026