Genesee County, Michigan

Community & Economic Development Committee

Finance Committee

Governmental Operations Committee

Public Works Committee

Human Services Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing multiple grant awards, personnel requests, and service contracts. Key items include funding for senior services, public safety equipment, and community development agreements.

• Agreement with OLHSA for the 2026-2027 Head Start Program Year not to exceed $11,702,202.00
• Grant award from C. S. Mott Foundation of $3,500,000.00 for the Genesee County Legacy Trail System
• Request to place a renewal question on the November 2026 ballot for the Genesee County Animal Care millage
• Purchase of a Virage Truck Driving Simulator for the Sheriff's Office in the amount of $155,612.00
• Proposed 5% increase to 17 senior millage-funded senior centers for FYE 2027

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is reviewing several funding agreements for social services and senior care. Key items include a large personnel agreement for the Head Start Program and various funding increases for senior centers and veteran services.

• Agreement with OLHSA for 2026-2027 Head Start Program not to exceed $11,702,202.00
• Round 2 agreement with VAAA for Home Delivered and Congregate Meal programs of $1,115,923.00
• Proposed 5% increase for 17 senior millage-funded senior centers for FYE 2027
• WRAP grant of $33,500.00 for water utility arrearage assistance
• Funding not to exceed $20,000.00 for Mid-Michigan Honor Flights via Department of Veteran Services

Public Works Committee

The committee is voting on 12 new business items, including a $6.4 million agreement for masonry repairs at the Genesee County Jail and Circuit Courthouse, a $400,000 grant from the Ruth Mott Foundation for North Flint Public Safety Strategy, and multiple IT service contracts and purchase orders. The meeting will also approve minutes from June 10, 2026.

• $6.4M agreement with Spartan Construction for jail and courthouse masonry repairs from capital improvement funds
• $400,000 Ruth Mott Foundation grant for North Flint Public Safety Strategy 2026 through Keep Genesee County Beautiful
• $131,000 5-year agreement with Logicalis for immutable storage
• $200,000 purchase order for Halloween supplies at Crossroads Village Ghosts & Goodies Program
• $140,000 increase (revised total $250,000) for computer-related items purchase order

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting including a closed session to discuss a written legal opinion, followed by consideration of the Otisville Solar Project (Resolution 26-479).

• Motion to enter closed session (RES-2026-0884) for a written legal opinion
• Consideration of the Otisville Solar Project (RES-2026-0885/26-479)

Governmental Operations Committee

The Governmental Operations Committee will vote on a $155,612 purchase of a Virage Truck Driving Simulator for the Genesee County Jail's IGNITE workforce development program, funded by a GIVE grant. Other items include a $118,000 subscription for prosecutor software, a $28,700 DNR marine safety grant, and an MOU for a drone detection sensor on the county administration building. The committee will also reconsider and vote on several proclamations for July observances, including Disability Pride Month, French-American Heritage Month, Nuclear Family Month, the ADA anniversary, and the 250th anniversary of the United States.

• Purchase of Virage Truck Driving Simulator for $155,612 for jail workforce development (GIVE grant)
• Annual subscription for PROSECUTORbyKARPEL software for $118,000
• Grant award of $28,700 from Michigan DNR for 2026 Marine Safety Program
• Drone detection sensor installation MOU with Michigan Drone Association on county building rooftop
• Reconsideration of resolutions for French-American Heritage Month, Nuclear Family Month, ADA anniversary, and July 4th 250th anniversary

Community & Economic Development Committee

The Community & Economic Development Committee will review a grant for trail development and cooperation agreements for CDBG funding. The meeting also includes a report on the 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report.

• Grant award of $3,500,000.00 from C. S. Mott Foundation for the Genesee County Legacy Trail System
• Cooperation agreements with participating municipalities for CDBG funding for fiscal years 2027 through 2029
• 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider several approvals, including a grant award of $724,450 from the Health Resources and Services Administration for the Healthy Start Program in the Health Department. It will also vote on a $30,000 amendment for additional medical examiner services, multiple purchase orders for equipment and supplies, and a request to place an animal care millage renewal question on the November 2026 ballot.

• Approve $724,450 HRSA grant for Healthy Start Program (RES-2026-0780)
• Approve $30,000 amendment to fund additional medical examiner scene investigation services (RES-2026-0743)
• Approve purchase orders to Motorola Solutions up to $10,000 for vehicle camera parts (RES-2026-0761)
• Approve purchase order to Oliver Packaging up to $17,100 for packaging supplies (RES-2026-0819)
• Approve request to place Animal Care millage renewal question on November 2026 ballot (RES-2026-0872)

Board of County Commissioners

The Genesee County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider two proposals for a Health Services Millage renewal. The committee recommends reconsidering a previous resolution to place the renewal on the November 2026 ballot and approving a new request for the August 2026 ballot. The board will vote on whether to place the millage question before voters.

• Reconsideration of RES-2026-0404: November 2026 ballot renewal question (RES-2026-0809)
• Approval of request to place renewal question on August 2026 ballot (RES-2026-0404)
• Health Services Millage renewal discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Genesee County Board of Commissioners will consider the 2026 summer property tax levy, along with multiple contracts and grants including a $975,572 grant for the Flint River Restoration Project and a $1.2 million grant for the Grand Traverse Greenway Trail. The board will also decide whether to place a health services millage renewal on the August 2026 ballot and discuss litigation strategy in a closed session.

• Approval of the 2026 Summer Property Tax Levy (RES-2026-0731)
• Approval of a $975,572 grant from NOAA for Flint River Restoration (RES-2026-0657)
• Approval of a $1.2 million grant from CS Mott Foundation for Grand Traverse Greenway Trail (RES-2026-0661)
• Approval of an agreement to create the Genesee County Sports & Entertainment Commission (RES-2026-0700)
• Approval of a request to place a Health Services Millage renewal on the August 2026 ballot (RES-2026-0404)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider approving software maintenance, homeland security equipment, and Flint River restoration grants. The body will also review budget amendments and personnel changes for the Clerk's office.

• Approval of software maintenance contract with BS&A up to $58,993.00
• Approval of $4,851.09 grant for Auxiliary Radio Communication equipment
• Approval of $975,572.00 grant for Flint River Restoration Project
• Approval of $149,500.00 payment to Karpel Solutions for records management
• Approval to eliminate two Clerk Recorder positions and create two Election Specialist positions

Community & Economic Development Committee

The Community & Economic Development Committee will consider approving an agreement with Wayman Britt Enterprises to establish the Genesee County Sports & Entertainment Commission, funded by the Accommodation Tax Fund. The agenda also includes approval of May 6 meeting minutes and an update from the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance.

• Approval of meeting minutes from May 6, 2026
• Director of Administration Report
• Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance Update by Tyler Rossmaessler
• Agreement with Wayman Britt Enterprises to create the Genesee County Sports & Entertainment Commission, paid from Accommodation Tax Fund

Governmental Operations Committee

The Governmental Operations Committee will consider a series of approvals, including purchase orders, lease agreements, and grant applications. Items include a $10,000 purchase order for juvenile process services, a $658,616 grant request for community corrections, and a $2.98 million request for prosecutor support grants. The committee will also adopt several resolutions recognizing heritage months and the July 4 anniversary.

• Purchase order to Great Lakes Civil Service, up to $10,000 for juvenile process services (FY 26)
• Grant application of $658,616 from the Michigan Department of Corrections for the Office of Community Corrections (FY 2027)
• Lease agreement with the City of Flint for office space at the McCree Building (June 1 2026 – Dec 31 2029)
• Agreement with Mt. Morris Schools, up to $240,000 for educational services at the Juvenile Justice Center (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027)
• Prosecutor’s Office request for Local Prosecutor Support Grants: $1,456,585 for FY 2025 and $1,519,725 for FY 2026

Human Services Committee

The Genesee County Human Services Committee will consider five action items, including approval of a $200,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services for water bill assistance (revised total $1,377,991). Other items include summer youth employment with the Flint & Genesee Group Foundation ($29,117), a purchase order for the Foster Grandparent Program ($412.50), a change order for program supplies ($12,000), and an agreement to spend Mental Health Millage funds. The meeting will also approve minutes from May 6, 2026.

• Approval of grant from MDHHS for water bill assistance, $200,000 (total $1,377,991) (RES-2026-0584)
• Agreement with Flint & Genesee Group Foundation for Summer Youth Initiative, $29,117 (RES-2026-0520)
• Purchase order to Family Service Agency for Foster Grandparent Program, $412.50 (RES-2026-0540)
• Change order to Zuddles for program supplies, not to exceed $12,000 (RES-2026-0645)
• Agreement to allow expenditure of Genesee County Mental Health Millage (RES-2026-0738)

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing several equipment purchases and software subscriptions. It will also consider a grant award for trail work in Flint.

• Grant award from CS Mott Foundation of $1,200,000.00 for Grand Traverse Greenway Trail
• Purchase order to Michigan CAT (MacAllister) up to $178,618.63 for two track loaders
• Purchase order to Flint New Holland Inc. up to $76,718.93 for department equipment
• Agreement with Revize LLC up to $41,636.00 for website re-design and 3-year maintenance
• Agreement with SHI International up to $14,261.74 for Meraki wireless network subscriptions

Board of County Commissioners

The Genesee County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop. The agenda includes a Senior Services Advisory Task Force Committee meeting (item 26-372) and a budget update presentation by CFO Chrystal Simpson (item 26-373). No formal decisions are listed.

• Senior Services Advisory Task Force Committee meeting (item 26-372)
• Budget update presentation by CFO Chrystal Simpson (item 26-373)

The Board of County Commissioners conducted a workshop meeting. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes provided.

Board of County Commissioners

The Genesee County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a three-year agreement with Canteen Services Inc. to provide inmate meals at the county jail, running July 2026 through June 2029. The board will also discuss the Health Services Millage, the Road Commission, and referral routing and tracking systems.

• Approval of RES-2026-0487: inmate meal contract with Canteen Services Inc. (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029)
• Discussion of Health Services Millage
• Discussion of Road Commission
• Discussion of referral routing and tracking

The Board approved, as amended, an agreement with Canteen Services Inc. to provide meals for inmates at the county jail from July 1 2026 through June 30 2029. The vote was 6‑2 in favor. A request to place a health‑services millage renewal question on the August 2026 ballot was referred for further consideration.

• Approved inmate‑meal contract with Canteen Services (6‑2)
• Referred health services millage ballot question request

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on a $1,333,700 grant from the C.S. Mott Foundation for 2026 capital improvements in the City of Flint Parks. It will also consider multiple funding agreements and purchase orders, including a $88,000 historic preservation review, a $604,227 recycling center construction management contract, and a $590,000 dog‑run canopy project at Animal Care. Additional items include appointments to regional planning and health commissions and the creation of a new sports & entertainment commission.

• Approve $1,333,700 C.S. Mott Foundation grant for Flint park capital projects (RES‑2026‑0615)
• Approve $88,000 agreement with Chronicle Heritage for Section 106 historic preservation review (RES‑2026‑0458)
• Approve $604,227 contract with Wieland for Genesee County Recycling and Education Center services (RES‑2026‑0151)
• Approve $590,000 design and installation of a dog‑run canopy at Genesee County Animal Care (RES‑2026‑0557)
• Approve creation of a sports & entertainment commission (RES‑2026‑0595)

The Genesee County Board approved a new committee to develop a sports and entertainment commission. It also confirmed several appointments to the Metropolitan Planning Commission and the Genesee Health System, and authorized multiple funding agreements using the accommodation tax. Additional actions included an emergency purchase order, a historic preservation agreement, and the creation of a Lead Community Health Liaison position.

• Approved emergency purchase order up to $11,700 for Waldorf & Sons to replace two parking lot catch basins
• Approved two Metropolitan Planning Commission appointments: Michael LaPointe (5 votes) and Bill Brandon (7 votes)
• Approved Lesley Mitchell appointment to Genesee Health System Primary Consumer seat (8 votes)
• Approved three General Public appointments to Genesee Health System: Jillian Macey (5 votes), Cecilia Rutherford (5 votes), Darryl Howard‑Coolin (5 votes)
• Approved formation of a committee to create a sports & entertainment commission
• Approved accommodation‑tax funding agreements: $15,000 Flint Premier Soccer, $20,000 Midwest Invitational Rodeo, $20,000 Salvation Army Life Center, $40,000 Genesee County Agricultural Society, $8,000 Firestix College Exposure Tournament
• Approved $88,000 agreement with Chronicle Heritage for SHPO Section 106 Review Services
• Approved creation of a Lead Community Health Liaison position

Governmental Operations Committee

The Genesee County Governmental Operations Committee will consider several purchase orders, agreements, and grants. Notable items include a three-year contract for inmate meals at the county jail, three grants for critical incident mapping at local hospitals, and multiple purchase orders for technology and services. The committee will also vote on resolutions recognizing Jewish Heritage Month, Juneteenth, and Pride Month.

• Approval of 3-year agreement with Canteen Services Inc. for jail inmate meals (July 2026–June 2029)
• Three grants from MSP-EMHSD totaling $37,348 for critical incident mapping at Henry Ford Genesys, Hurley, and McLaren hospitals
• Purchase orders: $3,600 for online deed search tool (FIDLAR), $11,400 for 8 Dell laptops, $22,450 for Motorola service contracts
• Adoption of the Genesee County Employee Notification System Usage Policy Manual
• Resolutions recognizing Jewish Heritage Month (May 2026), Juneteenth (June 19, 2026), and Pride Month (June 2026)

The committee approved the April 8, 2026 meeting minutes and approved adding two items to the agenda. It referred several procurement requests, grant applications, and heritage‑month resolutions for further consideration. One grant award for the Henry Ford Genesys Hospital was withdrawn.

• Approved meeting minutes (RES-2026-0559)
• Referred purchase order to FIDLAR Technologies ($3,600) (RES-2026-0380)
• Referred purchase order to Dell for laptops ($11,400) (RES-2026-0381)
• Withdrawn grant award for Henry Ford Genesys Hospital ($12,551) (RES-2026-0488)
• Approved adding RES-2026-0605 to agenda (RES-2026-0604)
• Approved adding RES-2026-0607 to agenda (RES-2026-0606)
• Referred Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month resolution (RES-2026-0605)
• Referred Mental Health Awareness Month resolution (RES-2026-0607)

Finance Committee

The Genesee County Finance Committee will consider several approvals, including creating a Lead Community Health Liaison position and a Fiscal Intern position. It will vote on a budget amendment for the 2025-2026 appropriations. The committee will also accept a $363,640 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration for the Healthy Start Initiative. Additional items include filing paid county bills totaling $21,143,542.47 and receiving the 2nd Quarter FY 25/26 Investment Report.

• Approve creation, posting, and filling of one Lead Community Health Liaison position (RES-2026-0447)
• Approve a budget amendment to the 2025-2026 Appropriations Resolution (RES-2026-0455)
• Accept a $363,640 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration for the Healthy Start Initiative (RES-2026-0481)
• Approve creation, posting, and filling of one Fiscal Intern position at a cost of $4,764 (RES-2026-0495)
• File paid county bills for weeks ending 3/22/2026 through 4/12/2026 totaling $21,143,542.47 (RES-2026-0456)

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting. It referred six resolutions: creating a Lead Community Health Liaison position; a budget amendment for 2025‑2026 appropriations; filing paid county bills totaling $21,143,542.47; accepting a $363,640 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration for the Healthy Start Initiative; creating a Fiscal Intern position costing $4,764; and filing the FY25/26 2nd Quarter Investment Report. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from April 8, 2026 (approved)
• Referred creation of one Lead Community Health Liaison position (referred)
• Referred budget amendment to 2025‑2026 appropriations (referred)
• Referred filing of paid county bills totaling $21,143,542.47 (referred)
• Referred acceptance of a $363,640 Health Resources grant for Healthy Start Initiative (referred)
• Referred creation of one Fiscal Intern position costing $4,764 (referred)
• Referred filing of FY25/26 2nd Quarter Investment Report (referred)

Community & Economic Development Committee

The committee will consider approving a contract for historic preservation services and the 2026 Community Development Action Plan. The agenda also includes updates on broadband and innovation initiatives.

• Approval of $88,000 agreement with Chronicle Heritage for historic preservation review
• Approval of Genesee County's 2026 Community Development Action Plan
• Approval of events to receive accommodation tax support
• Broadband Initiative update
• Innovation District Follow-Up

The committee approved the April 8 meeting minutes. It referred several funding agreements and a proposal to form a sports and entertainment commission. It denied a request to use accommodation tax money for the Midwest Invitational Rodeo event. All other items were sent to the full board for further consideration.

• Approved April 8 meeting minutes (RES-2026-0556)
• Referred formation of a sports & entertainment commission (RES-2026-0595)
• Referred agreement with Chronicle Heritage for SHPO services (RES-2026-0458)
• Referred 2026 Action Plan for the Community Development Program (RES-2026-0460)
• Referred various events to receive accommodation tax support (RES-2026-0568)
• Referred funding agreement with Flint Premier Soccer, $15,000 (RES-2026-0596)
• Referred funding agreement with Midwest Invitational Rodeo, $20,000 (RES-2026-0597)
• Denied request to use accommodation tax for Midwest Invitational Rodeo (RES-2026-0598)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will vote on several contracts and purchases, including a $1.67 million amendment for architectural services at the Motor Pool/GCCARD Warehouse and a $604,227 agreement for pre-construction services at the Recycling and Education Center. Other items include elevator maintenance, computer refreshes, panic button installations, and a dog run canopy at Animal Care. A grant for the Summer Youth Initiative program is also up for approval.

• Approval of $1,670,480 contract amendment with DLZ Michigan for additional design work for Motor Pool/GCCARD Warehouse (RES-2026-0413)
• Approval of $604,227 agreement with Wieland for pre-construction services for Recycling and Education Center (RES-2026-0151)
• Approval of $590,000 agreement with Sorensen Gross for dog run canopy at Genesee County Animal Care (RES-2026-0557)
• Approval of $200,000 purchase order to Dell for computers and docking stations as part of refresh program (RES-2026-0468)
• Approval of $105,658.71 agreement with Sentinel for panic button upgrades at multiple county buildings (RES-2026-0482)

The Public Works Committee approved the April 8, 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved adding RES‑2026‑0615 to the agenda, a grant of $1,333,700 for Flint Parks capital improvements. All other resolutions were referred for further consideration and were not approved.

• Approved minutes from April 8, 2026 (RES‑2026‑0561)
• Approved adding RES‑2026‑0615 to the agenda (RES‑2026‑0614)
• Referred agreement with Wieland for recycling center services (RES‑2026‑0151)
• Referred architectural services contract amendment with DLZ Michigan Inc (RES‑2026‑0413)
• Referred purchase order to Otis Elevator for elevator services (RES‑2026‑0431)
• Referred agreement with SHI International for Canto Software subscription (RES‑2026‑0451)
• Referred purchase order to Dell for computers and docking stations (RES‑2026‑0468)
• Referred purchase order to CMP Distributors for police ammunition (RES‑2026‑0480)

Human Services Committee

The Genesee County Human Services Committee will consider two new business items: a $1,975 purchase order to Bedrock Building for door repairs and a $100,000 agreement with Michigan State University to assess Senior Service Millage distribution and community needs. They will also receive a mid-year update from the GCCARD director and approve the prior meeting's minutes.

• Approval of a purchase order to Bedrock Building for the fiscal year ending 2026, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,975.00, to provide for repairs to a portable unit door (account 2801-698.06-930.000).
• Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Michigan State University, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, to assess Genesee County's Senior Service Millage distribution and community needs (funded from Senior Services Millage).

The committee approved the April 8 meeting minutes. A purchase order for Bedrock Building to repair a portable unit door, up to $1,975, was referred for further action. An agreement with Michigan State University to assess the Senior Service Millage, up to $100,000, was postponed. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Referred purchase order to Bedrock Building, up to $1,975
• Postponed senior services millage assessment agreement, up to $100,000

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a request to place a renewal question for the Health Services Millage on the August 2026 ballot. The agenda also includes a communication regarding 2030 Census Preparation. This is a workshop meeting with public address and committee reports.

• Request to place a Health Services Millage renewal question on the August 2026 ballot (RES-2026-0404)
• Communication on 2030 Census Preparation (26-198)

The Health Services Millage Renewal (RES-2026-0404) was postponed. A motion to add RES-2026-0526 to the agenda (RES-2026-0525) was approved. Funding of $875,000 for the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney was approved.

• Postponed Health Services Millage Renewal (RES-2026-0404)
• Approved motion to add RES-2026-0526 to agenda (RES-2026-0525)
• Approved $875,000 funding for Office of Prosecuting Attorney (RES-2026-0526)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider approval of the 'Genesee: Our County, Our Future' master plan, a $1.28 million contract for the Rx Kids prenatal and infant health program, and a resolution to place a renewal of the Emergency Medical Services millage on the August 2026 ballot. Dozens of other contracts and budget adjustments are also on the agenda.

• Approval of Genesee County's Metropolitan Planning Commission recommendation to adopt the county master plan (RES-2026-0346)
• Agreement with GiveDirectly for Rx Kids program: up to $1,283,040 for Flint Township, Montrose, Genesee Township, Mt. Morris, plus up to $498,960 for Burton and Clio, contingent on state matching funds (RES-2026-0442)
• Contract amendment with Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates for Chevy Commons Play Garden design, not to exceed $1,571,800 (RES-2026-0236)
• Placement of EMS millage renewal question on August 2026 ballot (RES-2026-0403)
• ARPA fund re-allocations: $590,000 for court backlog positions and $300,301 for Sentinel project change order at McCree and Circuit Court

The Board approved the appointment of Jose Lopez to the Genesee County Opioid Settlement Steering Committee after four rounds of voting. Several other appointments were approved, including members to the Parks and Recreation Commission, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, and various agency purchase orders and grants.

• Jose Lopez appointed to Opioid Settlement Steering Committee (6 votes) (RES-2026-0435)
• Ayana Allen appointed to Parks and Recreation Commission (5 votes) (RES-2026-0436)
• Myron Henderson appointed to DEI Committee (5 votes) (RES-2026-0437)
• Brianne Boles-Marshall appointed to DEI Committee (7 votes) (RES-2026-0437)
• Marcus Garvin appointed to DEI Committee (6 votes) (RES-2026-0437)
• Andrea Flowers appointed to DEI Committee (5 votes) (RES-2026-0466)
• Purchase order to Traumasoft approved up to $20,000 (RES-2026-0003)
• Purchase order to Blue Cross Blue Shield approved up to $48,206.05 (RES-2026-0276)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Genesee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is meeting to consider and potentially approve a single new business item: a Brownfield Reimbursement Agreement (RES-2026-0473). No other substantive matters are on the agenda.

• Approval of Brownfield Reimbursement Agreement RES-2026-0473

The Authority voted to approve the Brownfield Reimbursement Agreement. The motion was made by Derek Bradshaw, seconded by Chrystal Simpson, and passed unanimously. No other business was taken up.

• Approved Brownfield Reimbursement Agreement (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Genesee County Finance Committee will vote on multiple purchase orders, grants, and budget adjustments. Key items include a $590,000 ARPA funding reallocation to continue court backlog positions, approval of a deficit elimination plan for the state, and a $19.3 million payment of county bills. The committee also considers new software for paramedics and additional jail medical expenses.

• Approval of up to $20,000 purchase order to Traumasoft for new EPCR software for Sheriff's Paramedics Division (RES-2026-0003)
• Approval of up to $48,206.05 purchase order to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for jail medical services (RES-2026-0276)
• Approval of $118,123 Michigan Medical Marihuana Operation and Oversight (MOOG) Grant for Health Department (RES-2026-0319)
• Approval of $590,000 ARPA funding re-allocation from project savings to continue court backlog positions (RES-2026-0367)
• Approval of fiscal year 2025 Deficit Elimination Plan to be submitted to State of Michigan (RES-2026-0398)

Governmental Operations Committee

The Governmental Operations Committee is reviewing multiple purchase orders and agreements, including $24,000 for court transportation, $177,046 for legal research, and $120,000 for medic training. A key item is a request to place the Emergency Medical Services Millage renewal on the August 2026 ballot. Resolutions recognizing Arab American Heritage Month and ALS Awareness Month are also on the agenda.

• Approval of a $250,000 agreement for Medicated Assistance Treatment with New Paths Inc.
• Approval of a $177,046.68 contract with West Publishing Corporation for electronic legal research.
• Approval of a $120,000 agreement extension with the University of Michigan for medic training.
• Request to place Emergency Medical Services Millage renewal on the August 2026 ballot.
• Resolution recognizing April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month.

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will consider several contract approvals and amendments, including a $1,072,509 grant amendment for additional senior meal programming. Other items include a $427,680 Rx Kids prenatal health agreement, a $119,570 amendment for behavioral health services, and a $34,108.42 youth tobacco compliance contract. The agenda also covers a $5,000 purchase order for transportation programming supplies and a ballot question to renew the Health Services Millage.

• $1,072,509 grant amendment from VAAA for senior meal programming
• $427,680 annual Rx Kids agreement for prenatal and infant health in six communities
• $119,570 amendment to Global Clinical LLC contract for Healthy Start behavioral health services
• $34,108.42 contract with Region 10 for youth tobacco use services
• $5,000 purchase order to Mass Transportation Authority for programming supplies

Public Works Committee

The Genesee County Public Works Committee will consider approving contracts for a parks play garden design, cyber security software, and a construction contract for a district court. The agenda also includes approvals for various IT equipment purchases and the sale of two former court buildings.

• Approval of $1,571,800 contract for Chevy Commons Play Garden design
• Approval of $290,000 construction contract for McCree District Court
• Approval of $233,338 agreement for CrowdStrike cyber security
• Approval to list former Mt. Morris Court and Flushing Court buildings for sale
• Approval of $300,301 ARPA funding re-allocation for Sentinel project

Community & Economic Development Committee

The Community & Economic Development Committee will review a recommendation to approve the county's master plan. The body is also considering agreements regarding CDBG fund transfers and down payment assistance for housing programs.

• Approval of Genesee: Our County, Our Future Master Plan (RES-2026-0346)
• Agreement with Genesee Township to transfer CDBG Funds between activities (RES-2026-0214)
• Agreement with Huntington National Bank for down payment assistance in HOME, Neighborhood Stabilization, and Neighborhood Purchase Rehab and Resale Programs (RES-2026-0351)
• Report on Flint Ignition Innovation District

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners holds a workshop to discuss a District Court Space Study and consider approving an agreement with Thomas Licensing, LLC to host Day Out With Thomas at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad in 2026 and 2027. No dollar amount is specified in the agenda.

• Discussion of District Court Space Study (Item 26-190)
• Approval of agreement with Thomas Licensing, LLC for Day Out With Thomas events at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad in 2026 and 2027 (RES-2026-0316)

The Board approved an agreement with Thomas Licensing, LLC for the Day Out With Thomas event at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad in 2026 and 2027. A motion to add two items (RES‑2026‑0422 and RES‑2026‑0423) to the agenda was approved. The Board also approved an inquiry into the Genesee County Road Commissioners' vote on lifetime retiree healthcare benefits (7‑1 vote) and directed the Director of Administration and Corporation Counsel to detail how to bring the Road Commission into the County and change it to an elected board.

• Approved agreement with Thomas Licensing, LLC for Day Out With Thomas event (RESULT: APPROVED)
• Approved motion to add RES‑2026‑0422 and RES‑2026‑0423 to agenda (RESULT: APPROVED)
• Approved RES‑2026‑0422 to authorize inquiry into Road Commissioners' lifetime retiree healthcare benefits (7‑1 vote)
• Approved RES‑2026‑0423 directing administration to detail process for integrating Road Commission and making it an elected board (RESULT: APPROVED)

Board of County Commissioners

The Genesee County Board of Commissioners will decide on placing a renewal ballot question for the Arts & Culture Millage on the August 2026 ballot. They will also vote on a $1.1 million annual contract with the Flint & Genesee Group for convention and visitor services, and consider creating 12 Marine Patrol Deputy positions. Numerous other items include appointments, grant applications, budget adjustments, and contracts for equipment and services.

• Approval to place Arts & Culture Millage renewal ballot question on August 2026 ballot (RES-2026-0293)
• Agreement with Flint & Genesee Group for $1,100,000 annually for Convention and Visitor Bureau services (RES-2026-0297)
• Creation of 12 Marine Patrol Deputy positions in Sheriff's Office (RES-2026-0166)
• Application for $500,000 Michigan DNR Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Bluebell Beach renovations (RES-2026-0235)
• Purchase order to FLOCK for $60,000 to renew services for 20 Flock Safety Falcon Cameras (RES-2025-2833)

The Genesee County Board approved the February meeting minutes and added agenda items to advertise three Planning Commission vacancies. It appointed Commissioner Gary Goetzinger to the Land Bank and approved a $1.1 M visitor‑bureau services agreement. The Board also allocated $2,702,000 for deficit reduction and $1,300,000 for capital improvements, and approved funding for FLOCK camera upgrades.

• Approved February 18, 2026 meeting minutes (RES-2026-0321)
• Approved February 25, 2026 meeting minutes (RES-2026-0322)
• Approved agenda addition and advertising for three Planning Commission vacancies (RES-2026-0355, RES-2026-0356)
• Appointed Commissioner Gary Goetzinger to the Land Bank (RES-2026-0325)
• Approved $1.1 M agreement with Flint & Genesee Group for visitor‑bureau services (RES-2026-0297)
• Approved creation of twelve Marine Patrol Deputy positions (RES-2026-0166)
• Approved $2,702,000 deficit reduction and $1,300,000 capital improvement allocation (RES-2026-0240)
• Approved $30,000 grant for FLOCK camera renewal (RES-2025-2778, amended)

Governmental Operations Committee

The Governmental Operations Committee will consider several resolutions including a $30,000 grant for renewal of ten Flock cameras, a $60,000 purchase order for 20 FLOCK Safety Falcon cameras, a $44,040 Motorola service contract, and $22,254 for GHOST interdiction efforts. Also on the agenda is a proposal to rename Animal Control to Animal Care and an agreement for the Skillbridge Program. All items are subject to committee approval.

• $30,000 grant from Region 3 Homeland Security for renewal of ten existing Flock cameras (RES-2025-2778)
• $60,000 purchase order to FLOCK for 20 Safety Falcon cameras, fully grant-funded (RES-2025-2833)
• $44,040 annual purchase order to Motorola Solutions for three-year service coverage (RES-2026-0202)
• $22,254 purchase order to ACME Sports for GHOST interdiction to combat human and drug trafficking (RES-2026-0243)
• Proposal to rename Genesee County Animal Control to Genesee County Animal Care (RES-2026-0244)

The Governmental Operations Committee approved the minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting. All other resolutions considered were referred to the March 18 Board meeting or other appropriate bodies. No additional motions were adopted during this session.

• Approved RES-2026-0302 meeting minutes (approved)
• Referred RES-2025-2778 grant award to Region 3 Homeland Security Planning Board
• Referred RES-2025-2833 purchase order to FLOCK for up to $60,000
• Referred RES-2026-0172 grant agreement for Sheriff’s Office with Health Management Associates
• Referred RES-2026-0202 annual purchase orders to Motorola Solutions up to $44,040
• Referred RES-2026-0243 purchase order to ACME Sports up to $22,254
• Referred RES-2026-0244 rename of Genesee County Animal Control to Animal Care
• Referred RES-2026-0250 agreement with U.S. Department of War for Skillbridge Program

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review requests for new staff positions and grant applications for parks. The body is deciding on the assignment of General Fund balances for deficit reductions and capital improvements, as well as a ballot question for the Arts & Culture Millage.

• Request to place Arts & Culture Millage renewal on the August 2026 ballot
• Assignment of General Fund balance for $2,702,000 in deficit reductions and $1,300,000 for capital improvements
• Purchase orders to CMP Distributors Inc. not to exceed $45,000 for protective equipment
• Grant applications for Stepping Stone Falls ($250,000), For-Mar Nature Preserve ($80,000), and Bluebell Beach ($500,000)
• Creation of 12 Marine Patrol Deputies positions for the Sheriff's Office

The Finance Committee approved the February 11, 2026 meeting minutes. All other resolutions presented were referred for further action, including staffing requests, grant applications, a procurement order, and budget adjustments. No vote counts were recorded beyond noting the members who voted aye. The meeting adjourned at 7:14 PM.

• Approved February 11, 2026 meeting minutes (RES-2026-0301) – Approved
• Referred 1st Quarter FY25/26 Investment Report (RES-2026-0122) – Referred
• Referred creation of two Assistant Public Defender Junior Associate positions (RES-2026-0140) – Referred
• Referred creation of twelve Marine Patrol Deputy positions (RES-2026-0166) – Referred
• Referred purchase order to CMP Distributors Inc. up to $45,000 (RES-2026-0201) – Referred
• Referred request to create a Payroll Analyst and eliminate a Payroll Coordinator (RES-2026-0212) – Referred
• Referred elimination of Tower Security Deputy and creation of Tower Security Sergeant (RES-2026-0213) – Referred
• Referred forwarding of paid county bills totaling $24,257,933.59 (RES-2026-0227) – Referred

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider several contracts and purchases including a $1.57 million amendment for Chevy Commons Play Garden design, a $604,227 agreement for recycling center pre-construction services, and a request to sell the Hogan Road Boat Launch to Fenton Township. Other items include furniture purchase, bulk salt, playground equipment installation, and a technology policy update.

• Contract amendment with MVVA for Chevy Commons Play Garden design and project admin services, total not to exceed $1,571,800
• Agreement with Wieland for pre-construction and construction management services for Recycling and Education Center, $604,227
• Request to sell Hogan Road Boat Launch parcel (06-19-300-022) to Fenton Township
• Purchase order to Pinnacle Design for furniture in all county departments, up to $200,000
• Update to Genesee County’s Technology Use Policy

The committee approved the February 11 meeting minutes. It withdrew the $604,227 agreement with Wieland for pre‑construction services for the Genesee County Recycling and Education Center. Several other items, including purchase orders and policy updates, were referred for further consideration.

• Approved meeting minutes (RES-2026-0304) – APPROVED
• Withdrawn agreement with Wieland for recycling center services (up to $604,227) – WITHDRAWN
• Referred purchase order to Carter Lumber for pole barn kit ($29,566.84) – REFERRED
• Referred sale of Hogan Road Boat Launch to Fenton Township – REFERRED
• Referred update to Genesee County Technology Use Policy – REFERRED
• Referred purchase order for bulk salt and landscape supplies ($80,000) – REFERRED
• Referred purchase order to Pinnacle Design for furniture ($200,000) – REFERRED
• Referred agreement with UKG Kronos System for time‑keeping software ($30,831.14) – REFERRED

Community & Economic Development Committee

The Genesee County Community & Economic Development Committee will consider two items: a letter of support for Happy Can's solid waste processing facility and a two-year agreement with the Flint & Genesee Group for convention and visitor bureau services at $1.1 million per year, funded by accommodations tax revenue. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from January 21, 2026.

• Approval of meeting minutes from January 21, 2026
• Letter of Support for Happy Can's Solid Waste Processing and Transfer Facility (RES-2026-0158)
• Agreement with Flint & Genesee Group for $1,100,000 annually for Convention and Visitor Bureau services, April 2026–March 2028, from Accommodations Tax account (RES-2026-0297)

The committee approved the minutes from the Jan. 21, 2026 meeting. They withdrew the proposed letter of support for Happy Can’s Solid Waste Processing and Transfer Facility. They referred the agreement with the Flint & Genesee Group for $1.1 million visitor‑bureau services to further consideration.

• Approved Jan. 21 meeting minutes (RES-2026-0300)
• Withdrew letter of support for Happy Can’s Solid Waste Processing and Transfer Facility (RES-2026-0158)
• Referred agreement with Flint & Genesee Group for $1.1M visitor bureau services (RES-2026-0297)

Human Services Committee

The Genesee County Human Services Committee will vote on several items, including a proposed agreement with the Greater Flint Health Coalition for up to $1,000,000 annually to fund the Mid-Michigan Community Health Access Program, paid from the Health Services Millage. They will also consider approval of the 2026 Military and Veterans Gala, the 2026 Veterans Resource Rally, and a 2026-2027 Head Start Grant application. The committee will approve minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting.

• Proposed agreement with Greater Flint Health Coalition up to $1,000,000 annually for Mid-Michigan Community Health Access Program (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028) from Health Services Millage
• Approval of 2026 Genesee County Military and Veterans Gala
• Approval of 2026 Veterans Resource Rally
• Approval of request to submit 2026-2027 Head Start Grant Application to DHHS/Administration for Children and Families

The Human Services Committee approved the February 11, 2026 meeting minutes (RES-2026-0303). All other agenda items were referred for further consideration. No other actions were taken.

• Approved February 11 meeting minutes (RES-2026-0303)
• Referred 2026 Genesee County Military and Veterans Gala (RES-2026-0154)
• Referred 2026 Veterans Resource Rally (RES-2026-0159)
• Referred request to submit 2026-2027 Head Start Grant Application (RES-2026-0177)
• Referred proposed agreement with Greater Flint Health Coalition (RES-2026-0294)

Opioid Settlement Funds Steering Committee

This is a procedural and planning meeting. The committee will receive a presentation on the status of opioid settlement funds and anticipated amounts, and review its purpose, bylaws, and expectations. No decisions are made, as the committee is advisory only; voting on nominations will occur at a future meeting.

• Presentation on current opioid settlement funds and anticipated amounts
• Review of committee role: makes recommendations to the Board, not a decision-making body
• Voting on nominations will take place at the next meeting
• Members asked to bring data or needs assessment info for next discussion

Board of County Commissioners

This is a workshop meeting of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners. The board will discuss several millage proposals including health services, arts and culture, EMS, and animal control. They will also discuss a new CVB contract (term, funding amount) and the current state of the recycling center. No votes are expected at a workshop.

• Health Services Millage discussion (Genesee Health Plan)
• Arts & Culture Millage discussion (Flint Cultural Center Foundation)
• EMS Millage discussion (GC Sheriff Office)
• Animal Control Millage discussion (GC Animal Control)
• CVB contract discussion led by Commissioner Dr. Brown (new contract, term, funding amount)

The Genesee County Board of Commissioners met on February 25, 2026 for a workshop. Agenda items included millage discussions, a CVB contract review, and a recycling center discussion. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes. The meeting concluded with an adjournment.

Board of County Commissioners

The Genesee County Board of Commissioners will consider numerous financial approvals, including purchase orders, contracts, and grant awards. Key items include a $150,000 grant from the Great Lakes Fishery Trust for Flint River Access, a $66,774.92 agreement for the Hazmat Team, and several procurement orders for IT equipment and park repairs. The board will also vote on staffing requests for the Parks and Recreation Commission and a change order for asbestos removal at the former Juvenile Justice Center.

• Approve $150,000 grant from Great Lakes Fishery Trust for Flint River Access at Swartz Creek confluence (RES-2026-0052)
• Approve $66,774.92 agreement with Genesee County Associations of Fire Chiefs for Hazmat Team (RES-2025-2838)
• Approve purchase order up to $65,000 to Dell for computers and docking stations (RES-2026-0001)
• Approve change order up to $200,000 to Thomas Trucking for underground asbestos removal at former Juvenile Justice Center (RES-2026-0076)
• Approve staffing requests for Parks and Recreation: Park Program Manager, Parks Reservations Coordinator, and part‑time Park Naturalist positions (RES-2026-0054, RES-2026-0067, RES-2026-0070)

The Genesee County Board approved several operational items, including meeting minutes, purchase orders, staffing positions, and budget adjustments. It also adopted changes to the county planning ordinance and the Metropolitan Planning Commission appointment process. Major financial commitments included a $492,633 grant to the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services and a $76,000 purchase order for Dell computers. All actions were recorded as approved.

• Approved January 28, 2026 meeting minutes (RES-2026-0216)
• Approved $10,000 purchase order for transcription services (RES-2026-0014)
• Approved $37,550 Justice AV Solutions maintenance agreement (RES-2026-0050)
• Approved creation, posting, and filling of one Park Program Manager position (RES-2026-0054)
• Approved budget amendment for 2025-2026 appropriations (RES-2026-0069)
• Approved change to the Genesee County Planning Ordinance (ORD 26-001)
• Approved $492,633 grant to MDHHS for Community Services Block Grant (RES-2026-0024)
• Approved $76,000 Dell purchase order for computers and docking stations (RES-2026-0001)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider 12 new business items including purchase orders for IT equipment, software licenses, vehicle purchases, and park supplies, as well as grants for Flint River Access and Keep Genesee County Beautiful. The committee will vote on a $604,227 construction management contract for the new Recycling and Education Center and a $857,820 three-year Microsoft license agreement. Other notable items include a $200,000 change order for asbestos removal at the former Juvenile Justice Center and a $116,294 change order for roof replacement at the jail and courthouse snowmelt system.

• 3-year Microsoft license agreement with Crayon Software Experts LLC, $857,820.57
• Pre-construction and construction management contract for Recycling and Education Center with Wieland, $604,227
• Change order to Thomas Trucking and Mannick Consultants for asbestos removal at former Juvenile Justice Center, $200,000
• Grant award from Great Lakes Fishery Trust for Flint River Access development, $150,000
• Change order to WTA Architects for jail roof replacement and courthouse snowmelt, $116,294

The committee approved the minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting. It referred twelve purchase orders and grant approvals to further consideration. It postponed the $604,227 agreement with Wieland for the Genesee County Recycling and Education Center.

• Postponed $604,227 agreement with Wieland for recycling center (RES-2026-0151)
• Referred $857,820.57 Microsoft license agreement with Crayon Software Experts (RES-2026-0018)
• Referred $150,000 grant from Great Lakes Fishery Trust for Flint River Access (RES-2026-0052)
• Referred $32,650 grant from Greater Flint Health Coalition for REACH initiative (RES-2026-0053)
• Referred $200,000 change order to Thomas Trucking for asbestos removal at former Juvenile Justice Center (RES-2026-0076)
• Referred $116,294 change order to WTA Architects for jail roof and courthouse snowmelt improvements (RES-2026-0150)
• Referred purchase order up to $76,000 to Dell for computers and docking stations (RES-2026-0001)
• Referred purchase order up to $1,790.82 to Pinnacle Design for a filing cabinet (RES-2026-0004)

Governmental Operations Committee

The Governmental Operations Committee will review several county agreements and grant awards. The body is also considering changes to the planning ordinance and appointment processes, as well as professional improvement plans for county leadership.

• Agreement with Civera for an election results database not to exceed $41,700.00
• Agreement with Genesee County Associations of Fire Chiefs for Hazmat Team not to exceed $66,774.92
• Purchase order to Handtevy for paramedic medication software not to exceed $5,834.00
• Grant awards for 67th District Court: $53,650.00 for a Legal Resource Center and $70,000.00 for an Operation Drive Program
• Proposed changes to the Genesee County Planning Ordinance and Metropolitan Planning Commission appointment process

The committee approved the January 21 meeting minutes. It referred several items, including changes to the Metropolitan Planning Commission appointment process and the county planning ordinance, and withdrew two performance‑expectation plans. The motion to add two performance‑expectation items to the agenda was approved, while a proposed $41,700 contract with Civera for an election‑results database was denied.

• Approved Jan 21 meeting minutes (RES-2026-0183)
• Referred change to Metropolitan Planning Commission appointment process (RES-2026-0027)
• Referred change to Genesee County Planning Ordinance (ORD 26-001)
• Withdrawn performance plan for Corporation Counsel (RES-2026-0086)
• Approved motion to add items 0208 and 0210 to agenda (RES-2026-0207)
• Denied $41,700 contract with Civera for election results database (RES-2025-2541)
• Referred $66,774.92 agreement with Fire Chiefs for Hazmat Team (RES-2025-2838)
• Referred resolution recognizing March 2026 as Women’s History Month (RES-2026-0131)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing requests for new personnel positions across the Planning and Parks and Recreation commissions. The body is also considering a borrowing request for 2025 delinquent taxes and several service contracts.

• Request for 2026 borrowing for 2025 delinquent taxes
• Agreement with Justice AV Solutions (JAVS) not to exceed $37,550.00
• Purchase order to Lynn Beldin for $10,000.00 for transcription services
• Creation of three Parks and Recreation positions: Park Program Manager, Parks Reservations Coordinator, and part-time Park Naturalist
• Creation of three Planning Commission positions: Division Manager, Program Services Intake Clerk, and Planning Intern

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting. All other items on the agenda were referred for further action, including a purchase order, a borrowing request, a contract, several staffing requests, and a budget amendment. No votes were recorded for the referred items.

• Approved Jan 21, 2026 meeting minutes (RES-2026-0186)
• Referred purchase order for additional transcription services ($10,000) (RES-2026-0014)
• Referred Treasurer’s request for 2026 borrowing for 2025 delinquent taxes (RES-2026-0039)
• Referred agreement with Justice AV Solutions up to $37,550 for court support (RES-2026-0050)
• Referred creation of Park Program Manager position (RES-2026-0054)
• Referred creation of Parks Reservations Coordinator position (RES-2026-0067)
• Referred budget amendment to 2025‑2026 appropriations (RES-2026-0069)
• Referred creation of part-time Park Naturalist position (RES-2026-0070)

Community & Economic Development Committee

Human Services Committee

The Genesee County Human Services Committee will consider approving two contracts: one with the City of Flint for senior center services and another with the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services for community services block grants.

• Approval of contract with City of Flint for Mays Senior Center (max $54,744)
• Approval of agreement with Michigan DHHS for Community Services Block Grant (max $492,633)
• Approval of January 21, 2026 meeting minutes (RES-2026-0184)
• Public comment period scheduled
• Meeting held at Nolden Auditorium, 324 S. Saginaw St.

The Human Services Committee approved the minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting (RES-2026-0184). Two resolutions—one for a contract with the City of Flint for the Mays Senior and Community Service Center (RES-2026-0005) and another for an agreement with the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services for Community Services Block Grant services (RES-2026-0024)—were each referred for further consideration. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved minutes from Jan 21, 2026 (RES-2026-0184)
• Referred contract with City of Flint for Mays Senior Center (RES-2026-0005)
• Referred agreement with Michigan DHHS for Community Services Block Grant (RES-2026-0024)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will confirm two appointments—one to the Bishop Airport Authority and one to the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee. It will also approve a $30,000 grant from the Region 3 Homeland Security Planning Board for ten existing Flock cameras and a purchase order not to exceed $60,000 for hardware and software for twenty new FLOCK Safety Falcon cameras. Additional items include a Plante Moran prescription‑drug coverage matter and an animal‑control fundraiser.

• Appointment to Bishop Airport Authority (Dr. Tonya Bailey, John Tosto) – term ends 12/31/28
• Appointment to Genesee County Opioid Settlement Steering Committee (Angela McQuarter, Jocelyn Millender) – At‑Large member
• Grant award of $30,000 from Region 3 Homeland Security Planning Board to renew services for ten existing Flock cameras
• Purchase order up to $60,000 to FLOCK for hardware/software for twenty Safety Falcon cameras (Oct 1 2025 – Sep 30 2026), fully grant‑funded
• Plante Moran – Prescription Drug Coverage (item 26‑075) and Animal Control Fundraiser (item 26‑078)

The Board approved two appointments to the Bishop Airport Authority and two appointments, plus a repost, to the Genesee County Opioid Settlement Steering Committee. It also approved a motion to keep Express Scripts for retirees' prescription coverage and authorized an Animal Control fundraiser dinner and silent auction. All actions were recorded as approved.

• Approved John Tosto appointment to Bishop Airport Authority
• Approved Dr. Tonya Bailey appointment to Bishop Airport Authority
• Approved Angela McQuarter appointment to Opioid Settlement Steering Committee (At-Large)
• Approved Jocelyn Millender appointment to Opioid Settlement Steering Committee (At-Large)
• Approved repost of Expertise in Healthcare/Hospital appointment to Opioid Settlement Steering Committee
• Approved motion to stay with Express Scripts for retirees' prescription coverage
• Approved Animal Control Fundraiser Golf Outing/Silent Auction Dinner

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several high-value service contracts and grant awards for trails and weatherization. The meeting includes numerous appointments to the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee and the Parks & Recreation Commission.

• Contract with Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency for Head Start Program not to exceed $12,359,679.00
• Contract with Genesee Health Plan for low-income health care delivery not to exceed $7,700,000.00
• Grant of $730,000.00 from Charles Stewart Mott Foundation for Fenton Road - Phase One non-motorized trail
• Contract with Flint Odyssey House Inc for substance abuse treatment not to exceed $226,283.00
• Grant of $531,684.00 from Michigan Department of Health & Human Services for Weatherization Program

The Genesee County Board approved several routine items and a series of appointments. Key actions included reappointing the county medical examiner, adding members to the Parks & Recreation Commission, appointing two individuals to the Bishop Airport Authority, and filling multiple seats on the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee, notably two lived‑experience members.

• Approved Dec 10, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2026-0098)
• Approved reappointment of Dr. Brian C. Hunter as Medical Examiner (RES-2026-0008)
• Approved reappointment of Gary Goetzinger to Parks & Recreation Commission (RES-2026-0010)
• Approved appointment of Travis Howell to Parks & Recreation Commission (RES-2026-0097)
• Approved two Bishop Airport Authority appointments, naming Karyn Miller (Seat 1) and Dr. Tonya Bailey (Seat 2) (RES-2026-0107)
• Approved appointment of Dale Weighill to Opioid Settlement Steering Committee (RES-2026-0109)
• Approved appointment of Joshua Groce to Opioid Settlement Steering Committee, Substance Use Disorder category (RES-2026-0110)
• Approved two lived‑experience appointments (Antwan Croom, Jose Lopez) to Opioid Settlement Steering Committee (RES-2026-0115)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting (RES‑2026‑0037). It also approved a motion to table the salary items for the Corporation Counsel and Director of Administration (RES‑2026‑0084). After being tabled, the salary packages for the Corporation Counsel (RES‑2026‑0047) and the Director of Administration (RES‑2026‑0048) were amended and approved.

• Approved minutes from Dec 3 2025 meeting (RES‑2026‑0037)
• Approved motion to table salary items RES‑2026‑0047 and RES‑2026‑0048 (RES‑2026‑0084)
• Approved salary for Corporation Counsel (RES‑2026‑0047) after amendment
• Approved salary for Director of Administration (RES‑2026‑0048) after amendment

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider several purchase orders, each limited to $75,000, for software and technology services from SHI International and Sentinel. It will also review a $51,500 request to modernize the Emergency Operations Command and an easement agreement with the Lapeer County Road Commission. These items are presented for approval.

• Approve purchase order to SHI International, up to $75,000 for software systems and technology
• Approve purchase order to Sentinel, up to $75,000 for additional door access and cameras
• Approve Genesee County IT Department request, up to $51,500 to overhaul Emergency Operations Command
• Approve easement to Lapeer County Road Commission adjacent to an abandoned right‑of‑way

The committee approved the minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting. Four purchase‑order resolutions and two other requests were referred for further consideration. No other items were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting adjourned at 8:49 PM.

• Approved December 3, 2025 meeting minutes (approved)
• Referred purchase order to SHI International up to $75,000 (referred)
• Referred purchase order to Sentinel up to $75,000 (referred)
• Referred Genesee County IT Department EOC overhaul up to $51,500 (referred)
• Referred easement to Lapeer County Road Commission (referred)
• Referred Sheriff Office lease with Suski Chevrolet Buick Inc. (referred)

Community & Economic Development Committee

The Community & Economic Development Committee is meeting to review and approve three grant awards. These funds are intended for trail construction, strategic planning, and weatherization services.

• $730,000.00 Charles Stewart Mott Foundation grant for Fenton Road - Phase One non-motorized trail project
• $275,000.00 Charles Stewart Mott Foundation grant for Trails Staff Support, Website Design, and Marketing
• $441,282.00 Michigan Department of Health & Human Services grant for Weatherization Program
• $28,164.00 required match for the Weatherization Program grant

The Community & Economic Development Committee approved the minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting. Three grant proposals – a $730,000 Fenton Road trail grant, a $275,000 Trails Staff Support grant, and a $531,684 weatherization grant with a $35,620.72 match – were referred for further consideration. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved meeting minutes (RES-2026-0049)
• Referred grant award $730,000 for Fenton Road Phase One trail (RES-2025-2755)
• Referred grant award $275,000 for Trails Staff Support, website design, and marketing (RES-2025-2756)
• Referred grant award $531,684 for Weatherization Program with $35,620.72 match (RES-2026-0035)

Governmental Operations Committee

The Governmental Operations Committee will consider several approvals, including a $71,075 grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to fund crime‑victim sustainability programs at the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. Other items include a $30,000 grant for Flock camera services, a $60,000 purchase order for additional Flock cameras, a $2,451 purchase for a lobby podium, and several policy changes and recognitions.

• Approve $30,000 grant from Region 3 Homeland Security Planning Board for renewal of ten existing Flock cameras
• Approve up to $60,000 purchase order to FLOCK for hardware and software for twenty Safety Falcon cameras (grant‑funded)
• Approve $71,075 grant from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for crime‑victim sustainability at the Sheriff’s Office
• Approve up to $2,451 purchase order to Pinnacle Design for a lobby podium at the Clerk/Register of Deeds Office
• Approve resolution recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month in Genesee County

The Governmental Operations Committee approved the December 3, 2025 minutes. Several resolutions and purchase orders were referred for further action, and two proposed changes to planning processes were postponed. The committee approved tabling two performance‑expectation plans to the Finance Committee and denied a request to postpone two other items.

• Approved minutes (RES-2026-0044)
• Referred grant award for Region 3 Homeland Security cameras (RES-2025-2778)
• Referred purchase order for FLOCK safety cameras (RES-2025-2833)
• Postponed change to Metropolitan Planning Commission appointment process (RES-2026-0027)
• Postponed change to Genesee County Planning Ordinance (RES-2026-0028)
• Approved tabling performance plans for Corporation Counsel and Director of Administration to Finance Committee (RES-2026-0091)
• Denied postponement of items RES-2026-0047 and RES-2026-0048 (RES-2026-0090)
• Referred resolution recognizing Human Trafficking Prevention Month (RES-2026-0089)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting to vote on several service agreements and funding requests. Key items include staffing for the Head Start program and a health care delivery system for low-income residents.

• Agreement with Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency for Head Start staffing up to $12,359,679.00
• Agreement with Genesee Health Plan for low-income health care delivery up to $7,700,000.00
• Agreement with Genesee Intermediate School District for Great Start Readiness Program up to $687,300.00
• Request to expend Great Start Readiness Program carryover funds up to $115,109.00
• Amendment of $5,000.00 for drug and pharmaceutical purchases

The committee voted to approve the December 3, 2025 meeting minutes (RES‑2026‑0042). All nine new resolutions were referred for further consideration and were not approved at this meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved RES-2026-0042 approval of Dec. 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Referred RES-2025-2780 Veteran Organization Relief Program
• Referred RES-2025-2800 Great Start Readiness Program carryover funds ($115,109.00)
• Referred RES-2025-2806 agreement for two Opioids and Emerging Drug Death Analyst positions (grant funded)
• Referred RES-2025-2807 agreement for Healthy Start case management (grant funded)
• Referred RES-2025-2822 amendment adding $5,000 for drug and pharmaceutical purchases
• Referred RES-2025-2828 Health‑Related Academic Program Affiliation with Grand Valley State University
• Referred RES-2025-2864 agreement for Head Start staffing ($12,359,679.00, grant funded)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop to review the county's vision, mission statement, and master plan priorities. The meeting also includes discussions on previous priorities and various appointments.

• Review of Vision and Mission Statement
• Review of Master Plan & Priorities
• Review of previous priorities
• Appointments for Allocation, DEI, Metropolitan Alliance, Planning, and Employee Retirement Commission
• Discussion regarding the lobbyist RFP process

The Genesee County Board of Commissioners met on January 14, 2026. The agenda listed items such as Vision & Mission Statement review, Master Plan priorities, and miscellaneous appointments, but no actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 PM.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will elect a chairperson and vice‑chairperson for one‑year terms and appoint standing committee chairs. It will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed Brownfield Plan for the City of Montrose. Additional actions include adopting the 2026 board calendar, approving a resolution recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the National Day of Racial Healing, and entering a closed session to discuss personnel evaluations.

• Election of board chairperson (one‑year term)
• Election of board vice‑chairperson (one‑year term)
• Public hearing and approval of Proposed Brownfield Plan for City of Montrose (RES‑2025‑2842)
• Adoption of the 2026 Board Calendar (RES‑2025‑2839)
• Resolution recognizing Jan 19 as Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Jan 20 as National Day of Racial Healing (RES‑2025‑2752)