Genesee County, MI

Human Services Committee

Governmental Operations Committee

Finance Committee

Public Works Committee

Community & Economic Development Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Finance Committee

Community & Economic Development Committee

Public Works Committee

Governmental Operations Committee

Human Services Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Human Services Committee

Finance Committee

Public Works Committee

Governmental Operations Committee

Community & Economic Development Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Public Works Committee

Community & Economic Development Committee

Human Services Committee

Finance Committee

Governmental Operations Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Governmental Operations Committee

Community & Economic Development Committee

Public Works Committee

Finance Committee

Human Services Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Finance Committee

Human Services Committee

Governmental Operations Committee

Public Works Committee

Community & Economic Development Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Community & Economic Development Committee

Public Works Committee

Governmental Operations Committee

Finance Committee

Human Services Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Governmental Operations Committee

Human Services Committee

Community & Economic Development Committee

Public Works Committee

Finance Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Community & Economic Development Committee

Governmental Operations Committee

Human Services Committee

Finance Committee

Public Works Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Community & Economic Development Committee

Governmental Operations Committee

Finance Committee

Human Services Committee

Public Works Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Community & Economic Development Committee

Governmental Operations Committee

Human Services Committee

Finance Committee

Public Works Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Finance Committee

Human Services Committee

Governmental Operations Committee

Public Works Committee

Community & Economic Development Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Community & Economic Development Committee

Human Services Committee

Public Works Committee

Finance Committee

Governmental Operations Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Community & Economic Development Committee

Finance Committee

Human Services Committee

Governmental Operations Committee

Public Works Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Governmental Operations Committee

Human Services Committee

Public Works Committee

Finance Committee

Community & Economic Development Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Human Services Committee

Public Works Committee

Community & Economic Development Committee

Governmental Operations Committee

Finance Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Public Works Committee

Community & Economic Development Committee

Finance Committee

Human Services Committee

Governmental Operations Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a workshop to discuss the 2027 meeting calendar and an HR funding request. The session includes a review of the Opioid Steering Committee and a discussion on parking.

• 2027 meeting calendar
• HR funding request
• Opioid Steering Committee review
• Parking discussion
• Brownfield Redevelopment Authority appointment

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several high-value contracts, including funding for the Head Start Program and a grant for the Public Defender's Office. The board is also reviewing appointments to county boards and a budget amendment for 2026-2027 appropriations.

• Agreement with OLHSA for Head Start Program not to exceed $12,434,519.00
• Grant award from Michigan Indigent Defense Commission for $8,921,878.05
• Annual payments to area hospitals for uncompensated care up to $1,000,000.00
• Purchase order to Bob Barker for jail bedding and clothing up to $33,000.00
• Agreement with ESRI for software maintenance up to $41,524.00

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to discuss a personnel and fiscal agreement for the county's Head Start Program. The agenda also includes an update on Rx Kids and a discussion on mental health priorities.

• Agreement with OLHSA for Head Start Program not to exceed $12,434,519.00
• Rx Kids update from Dr. Mona Hanna
• Discussion on Mental Health priorities and focus areas

Community & Economic Development Committee

The Community & Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss an agreement regarding CDBG eligible activities. The body will also explore large-scale recreational facilities and review the accommodations tax.

• Agreement with Mt. Morris Township for contract extension and fund transfer for CDBG eligible activities (RES-2026-1405)
• Exploration of large-scale recreational facilities
• Accommodations tax review

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to decide on personnel changes, budget amendments, and vendor payments. The body will review several requests for funding related to inmate services and staff salary adjustments.

• Payment of county bills for weeks ending 8.23.2026 through 9.6.2026 totaling $7,909,437.19
• Proposed $35,000.00 payment to Canteen Services Food Service for inmate invoices
• Purchase order for Bob Barker up to $33,000.00 for inmate bedding and clothing
• Request to replace one secretary position with one paralegal position in the Prosecutor's office
• Proposed 10% salary increase for the Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to approve minutes from September 16, 2026. The primary new business item is a request to authorize spending for janitorial supplies.

• Purchase order to Lansing Sanitary Supply not to exceed $125,000.00 for janitorial supplies

Governmental Operations Committee

The Governmental Operations Committee will review several funding requests and contracts. The meeting includes a proposal to accept a state grant for indigent defense and various software and advertising expenditures.

• Grant award of $8,921,878.05 from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission for the Public Defender's Office
• Software maintenance agreement with ESRI not to exceed $41,524.00
• Purchase order to MLive Media Group for statutory advertisements not to exceed $7,932.15
• Paylocity Data Feed request for FYE 2026-2027 of $9,696.00
• Recognition of November 2026 as Family Court Awareness Month

Board of County Commissioners

The Genesee County Board of Commissioners meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM at 324 S. Saginaw St., Room 1014 for a workshop session. The board will consider approval of the county's annual payments, not to exceed $1,847,054.00, to area hospitals for uncompensated care, and will consider entering closed session to discuss a written legal opinion exempt from disclosure under state statute. The agenda also lists updates and discussions on the Opioid Taskforce, the Road Commission, and the Census, plus a public address period.

• Annual payments to area hospitals for uncompensated care, not to exceed $1,847,054.00 (RES-2026-1011)
• Possible closed session to discuss a written legal opinion exempt under state statute (RES-2026-1459)
• Update from the Opioid Taskforce (26-721)
• Road Commission discussion (26-366)
• Census discussion (26-722)

The Board of County Commissioners denied a request for $1,847,054 in annual payments to area hospitals for uncompensated care. They also approved an amendment to a contract with Lurvey Construction, LLC for $615,990.52 for work at the New State Park, noting the cost is fully grant-funded. Additionally, the board entered a closed session to discuss a written legal opinion.

• Approved closed session to discuss legal opinion (7-0)
• Approved adding RES-2026-1476 to the agenda (8-0)
• Approved $615,990.52 contract amendment for New State Park (8-0)
• Denied $1,847,054 payment to area hospitals (2-4)

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Genesee County Board of Commissioners will vote on a wide range of items, including agreements for law enforcement services, opioid settlement funding allocations, and a proposal to negotiate a county broadband network. The agenda also includes numerous purchase orders, grant acceptances, and budget amendments, along with several proclamations recognizing heritage and awareness months.

• Approve agreement with Pivot-Tech to negotiate building a county broadband network (RES-2026-1345)
• Approve $1,114,466 agreement for sheriff patrol and School Resource Officers in Atlas Township and Goodrich Area Schools (RES-2026-1202)
• Approve $1,468,502 contract with Genesee Intermediate School District for police services including SROs (RES-2026-1206)
• Approve $1,586,300 Mott Foundation grant for Operation Arrowhead at Sheriff's Office (RES-2026-1183)
• Approve $1,753,000 Drain Commissioner borrowing for 3 years (RES-2026-1221)

The Board approved a contract for the abatement and demolition of the old Administration Building and accepted a $3M grant for the State Park in Flint. Numerous contracts for senior center operations, school food services, and law enforcement patrols were approved. The Board also authorized the search for a new Chief Financial Officer.

• Approved $4.77M contract with Jones U.S. Holdings for old Administration Building demolition
• Approved $3M grant from Charles Stewart Mott Foundation for State Park in Flint
• Approved hiring Hiring Solutions to search for a new Chief Financial Officer
• Approved $1.75M loan for Drain Commissioner expenses
• Approved $1.47M contract with GISD for police services and SROs
• Approved $1.11M agreement for law enforcement in Atlas Township and Goodrich Area Schools
• Approved $1.29M purchase order for Home Improvement and Urgent Repair Program
• Denied appeal of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request denial

Board of County Commissioners

Community & Economic Development Committee

The Genesee County Community & Economic Development Committee will consider 13 items, mostly approvals of grant-funded agreements and purchase orders for housing, transportation, and environmental programs. Key actions include a $1.28 million purchase order for home repair services, a $600,000 land bank agreement, and a request to negotiate a broadband network deal. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.

• Purchase order up to $1,286,000 for Home Improvement and Urgent Repair Program (RES-2026-1214)
• Agreement with Genesee County Land Bank up to $600,000 for property acquisition (RES-2026-1247)
• Request to negotiate with Pivot-Tech to create an IRS 63-20 LLC for a county broadband network (RES-2026-1345)
• Amendment to REACH Resource Services agreement, $45,000 additional for rental assistance, total $163,823 (RES-2026-1058)
• Agreement with Mass Transportation Authority for $98,502 transit planning (RES-2026-1152)

The Community & Economic Development Committee referred 13 resolutions to the board, including funding for rental assistance, transit planning, and broadband development. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from August 12, 2026.

• Approved August 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Referred $163,823 total agreement with REACH Resource Services for rental assistance
• Referred CDBG fund amendments for Genesee Township and City of Swartz Creek
• Referred $98,502 transit planning agreement with Mass Transportation Authority
• Referred $50,000 Air Quality Awareness Program agreement with MDOT
• Referred $124,795 regional transportation planning agreement with GLS Region V
• Referred $1.286M purchase order for Home Improvement and Urgent Repair Program (8-1)
• Referred $600,000 purchase order to Genesee County Land Bank (7-2)

Public Works Committee

The Genesee County Public Works Committee will consider dozens of purchase orders, agreements, and contract amendments, including a $4.77 million demolition of the old Administration Building and a $3 million grant for a Flint State Park. The agenda is largely routine approvals for supplies, services, and maintenance across county departments and parks.

• Approval of $4,770,000 agreement with Jones U.S. Holdings for abatement and demolition of the old Administration Building (RES-2026-1355)
• Approval of $3,000,000 grant from Charles Stewart Mott Foundation for State Park work in Flint (RES-2026-1392)
• Approval of $819,000 janitorial services agreement with Facilities360, a $192,760.44 increase over FYE 2026 (RES-2026-1395)
• Approval of $268,000 Parks & Recreation marketing plan (RES-2026-1235)
• Approval of $146,327 boiler repair for Locomotive 464 at Huckleberry Railroad (RES-2026-1231)

The committee approved the meeting minutes from August 12, 2026. All other 47 resolutions, including multiple purchase orders and service agreements, were referred.

• Approved August 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Referred $4.77M agreement for demolition of old Administration Building
• Referred $3M Charles Stewart Mott Foundation grant for Flint State Park
• Referred $819,000 janitorial services agreement
• Referred $268,000 Parks & Recreation Marketing Plan
• Referred $146,327 boiler repair for Huckleberry Railroad
• Referred $200,000 furniture purchase order to Pinnacle Design
• Referred $250,000 computer equipment spending increase

Human Services Committee

The Genesee County Human Services Committee will vote on a large batch of contracts and agreements, including annual uncompensated care payments to hospitals, senior center operating agreements, and various services for seniors and veterans. The agenda also includes an amendment to extend the Academic Health Department agreement with Michigan State University and several food service contracts with local school districts.

• Annual payments up to $1,847,054 to area hospitals for uncompensated care
• Senior center operating agreements (e.g., Eastside, Loose, Grand Blanc) up to $224,229 each, funded by Senior Millage
• Contracts for in-home care, meals, and legal services for seniors (e.g., Binson's, Family Services Agency, Legal Services of Eastern Michigan)
• Veterans services: $163,665 grant for transportation, $110,000 for Vets to Wellness rides
• Food service contracts with multiple school districts (e.g., Atherton, Bendle, Clio) for 2026-2027

The committee approved the meeting minutes from August 12, 2026. All other items on the agenda, including numerous senior center agreements, food service contracts, and medical service authorizations, were referred.

• Approved August 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Referred annual payments to area hospitals for uncompensated care up to $1,847,054.00
• Referred 10-year Academic Health Department Contract amendment with Michigan State University
• Referred 12 separate school district food service contracts
• Referred 18 senior center operation agreements funded by Senior Millage
• Referred $1,730,096.00 MOU with GCCARD for Home Delivered Meals
• Referred $500,000.00 agreement with Sheriff's Office for Elder Abuse and Exploitation Prevention
• Referred $473,293.00 three-year contract with Genesee County Medical Control Authority

Finance Committee

The Genesee County Finance Committee is meeting to review and vote on a series of financial items, including contracts, purchase orders, budget amendments, and grant awards. Key decisions include a $1.75 million drain borrowing request, a $125,000 state grant for a park parking lot renovation, and several agreements funded by opioid settlement money. The committee will also consider a request to fund half of an IT position from the General Fund and a proposal to hire a search firm for a new Chief Financial Officer.

• Approval of $1,753,000 3-year borrowing for Drain Commissioner expenses (RES-2026-1221)
• Approval of $125,000 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant for Stepping Stone Falls Park parking lot renovation (RES-2026-1076)
• Approval of $92,501.51 agreement with Sheriff's Office for Residential Substance Abuse Treatment from Opioid Settlement Funds (RES-2026-1139)
• Approval of $148,717 agreement with 7th Circuit Court for specialty court staffing from Opioid Settlement Funds (RES-2026-1269)
• Approval of $55,049.67 General Fund request for 50% of an IT position (RES-2026-1099)

The committee denied a request for $55,049.67 from the General Fund to cover 50% of an IT position. Most other resolutions, including numerous purchase orders and grant awards, were referred. The committee also approved the August 12, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Denied $55,049.67 General Fund request for IT position (4-4)
• Approved August 12, 2026 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Referred $125,000 grant for Stepping Stone Falls Park parking lot (9-0)
• Referred $1,753,000 loan request for Drain expenses (8-0)
• Referred $1,306,674.17 purchase order to Gordon Food Service (8-0)
• Referred request to hire Hiring Solutions for CFO search (8-0)
• Referred $483,000 purchase order for drug and pharmaceutical purchases (8-0)
• Approved motion to add RES-2026- to the agenda (6-3)

Governmental Operations Committee

The Genesee County Governmental Operations Committee will consider a lengthy list of purchase orders, grant awards, and intergovernmental agreements, including several large public safety contracts and grant-funded purchases. Items include a $1.6 million state auto theft prevention grant, a $1.6 million Mott Foundation grant for Operation Arrowhead, and multiple agreements for sheriff's patrol and school resource officer services. The committee will also vote on several proclamations recognizing heritage and awareness months.

• Accept $1,613,527 Auto Theft Prevention Authority grant with $1,048,793 match (RES-2026-1062)
• Accept $1,586,300 Mott Foundation grant for Operation Arrowhead (RES-2026-1183)
• Approve $1,114,466 agreement with Atlas Township and Goodrich Area Schools for patrol and SRO services (RES-2026-1202)
• Approve $1,468,502 contract with Genesee Intermediate School District for police services including SROs (RES-2026-1206)
• Approve $778,510 agreement with Hurley Medical Center for law enforcement services (RES-2026-1204)

The committee approved the August 12, 2026 meeting minutes and a motion to add an item to the agenda. All other resolutions, including numerous purchase orders, grant awards, and service agreements, were referred. One motion to refer a resolution regarding Hindu Heritage Month was denied.

• Approved August 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Referred $1.6M Michigan State Police Auto Theft Prevention Authority grant
• Referred $1.58M Mott Foundation grant for Operation Arrowhead
• Referred $1.46M police services contract with Genesee Intermediate School District
• Referred $1.11M law enforcement agreement for Atlas Township and Goodrich Area Schools
• Referred $1.03M police protection agreement with Charter Township of Fenton
• Denied motion to refer resolution recognizing Hindu Heritage Month
• Approved motion to add RES-2026-1427 to the agenda

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several requests for General Fund increases for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. These items involve funding for Sheriff's Office personnel and various staffing changes within the Prosecutor's Office.

• $224,018.00 for two Executive Directors of Community Engagement (Sheriff's Office)
• $521,400.00 for two investigators (Sheriff's Office)
• $202,765.40 for ARPA positions (Office of the Prosecutor)
• $1,173,459.00 for five Paralegals and three Assistant Prosecutors
• $135,576.15 to create two APA positions and eliminate one Deputy Chief Assistant Prosecutor

The Board of County Commissioners approved several general fund requests for the Sheriff's Office and the Office of the Prosecutor, including continued position funding and new staff additions. All six agenda items were approved with recorded votes.

• Approved RES-2026-0312: Sheriff's Office 1-year funding for two Executive Directors of Community Engagement ($224,018.00) as amended (6-3)
• Approved RES-2026-0348: Sheriff's Office continued funding for two investigators ($521,400.00) (6-3)
• Approved RES-2026-0958: Continued funding for ARPA positions at the Office of the Prosecutor ($202,765.40) (7-2)
• Approved RES-2026-0959: Creation and filling of five Paralegal and three Assistant Prosecutor positions ($1,173,459.00) (8-1)
• Approved RES-2026-0989: Creation of two APA positions and elimination of one Deputy Chief Assistant Prosecutor position ($135,576.15) (8-1)
• Approved RES-2026-0990: Re-establishment of one Administrative Secretary position in the Prosecutor's Office ($64,833.88) (8-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Genesee County Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to hold a workshop on August 26, 2026. The agenda consists solely of procedural items, including call to order, roll call, public address, and a general priorities discussion. No specific ordinances, contracts, or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Priorities Discussion

The Genesee County Board of Commissioners held a workshop meeting on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Commissioner Weighill appointed Commissioners Flewelling, Goetzinger, and Weighill to an advisory committee to address a parking concern with the DDA. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the minutes note a public address and communications section without detailing any action, and the meeting adjourned at 8:29 PM.

• Appointed Commissioners Flewelling, Goetzinger, and Weighill to an advisory committee on the DDA parking concern

Board of County Commissioners

The Genesee County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and consider adopting the budget appropriations resolution. The board will also vote on numerous contracts, grants, and appointments, including a $17.97 million federal grant for the Head Start program, a $745,514 agreement for Early Head Start at Beecher, and a $1 million grant for the Flint Riverfront Restoration Project.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2026-2027 budget (RES-2026-1071)
• Grant award of $17,967,874 for Head Start 2026-2027 (RES-2026-0910)
• Agreement with Beecher Board of Education for $745,514 for Early Head Start (RES-2026-0879)
• Accept $1,000,000 MEDC grant for Flint Riverfront Restoration Project (RES-2026-1063)
• Purchase of Virage Truck Driving Simulator for $155,612 for jail workforce development (RES-2026-0704)

The Genesee County Board of Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget appropriations resolution along with a $1 million MEDC grant for the Flint Riverfront Restoration Project. The Board also made several appointments, including Krystal Alexander to the Road Commission and Caitlyn Mansour to the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee, and approved various infrastructure, technology, and public safety agreements.

• Appointed Krystal Alexander to the Genesee County Road Commission (8-1 vote)
• Appointed Caitlyn Mansour to the Genesee County Opioid Settlement Steering Committee
• Adopted the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget Appropriations Resolution
• Approved $401,650 agreement amendment with ROWE Professional Services for Iron Belle Trail - Atlas Connector Project
• Approved $590,205 agreement with Weatherseal Home Improvements Co. for Crossroads Village roof replacement
• Approved purchase of a Virage Truck Driving Simulator for $155,612 for jail IGNITE courses
• Approved $745,514 agreement with Beecher Board of Education for Early Head Start program
• Accepted $1,000,000 MEDC grant for Flint Riverfront Restoration Project

Public Works Committee

The Genesee County Public Works Committee is meeting to consider several agreements and purchases, including a contract amendment for the Iron Belle Trail, cybersecurity and software services, vehicle purchases, and park improvements. The most consequential item is the $401,650 amendment for Phase 2 of the Iron Belle Trail - Atlas Connector Project, bringing the total to $985,533. The committee will also vote on the sale of the Flushing District Court Condominium.

• Amendment to ROWE Professional Services agreement for Iron Belle Trail Phase 2, $401,650 (total $985,533)
• Agreement with Cymulate Inc. for cybersecurity platforms, $69,700
• Agreement with UKG Kronos System to replace time clocks, $116,250
• 5-year agreement with i3 Verticals for OnBase licensing, first year $217,477.30
• Purchase order to Berger Chevrolet for vehicles, amount not specified

The Public Works Committee approved the July 15, 2026 meeting minutes and voted to add a late item to the agenda. All 12 new business items — including a $1,000,000 MEDC grant for the Flint Riverfront Restoration Project and a $985,533 contract amendment with ROWE Professional Services for the Iron Belle Trail — were referred, not decided, by the committee. The committee took no final action on any of the referred items.

• Approved July 15, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0, Brown absent)
• Referred ROWE Professional Services contract amendment, not to exceed $401,650.00, revised total $985,533.00, Iron Belle Trail Phase 2 (8-0)
• Referred Cymulate Inc. cyber security agreement, not to exceed $69,700.00 (8-0)
• Referred UKG Kronos time clock replacement agreement, not to exceed $116,250.00 (8-0)
• Referred i3 Verticals OnBase licensing agreement, first year not to exceed $217,477.30 (8-0)
• Referred Berger Chevrolet vehicle purchase order (8-0)
• Referred Superior Groundcover engineered wood fiber agreement, $43,000.00 (8-0)
• Referred Siwek Construction Attica Hotel exterior restoration, $306,228.00 (8-0)

Governmental Operations Committee

The Genesee County Governmental Operations Committee will consider several purchase orders, grant applications, and a new retirement division. Key items include a $155,612 truck driving simulator for the jail's IGNITE program, a Motorola radio purchase, and multiple grant requests from the Prosecutor's Office. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comment.

• Purchase of Virage Truck Driving Simulator for $155,612, funded by GIVE grant, for jail IGNITE workforce development
• Purchase order to Motorola for radios, not to exceed $32,918.90, partially grant funded
• Amended purchase order to Hubbard's Military Supply for $15,000 for sheriff's uniforms
• Request to create a new MERS division for the 67th District Court
• Prosecutor's Office to apply for 2027 STOP Violence Against Women Grant ($294,378) and Crime Victims Services Grant

The Governmental Operations Committee approved its July 15, 2026 meeting minutes and referred nine resolutions to another body without deciding them. The referred items include a $155,612 Sheriff's Office truck driving simulator, a Motorola radio purchase up to $32,918.90, and several grant applications and purchase order increases. The only split vote was on the simulator, which passed 6-2 with Vice Chair Shumaker and Commissioner Flewelling opposed; Commissioner Brown was absent. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved July 15, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0, Brown absent)
• Referred $155,612 Virage Truck Driving Simulator for Sheriff's Office jail IGNITE program (6-2, Shumaker and Flewelling nay)
• Referred Motorola radio purchase order up to $32,918.90 for Sheriff's Office (8-0)
• Referred $15,000 increase to Hubbard's Military Supply purchase order for Sheriff uniforms (8-0)
• Referred request by 67th District Court to create a new MERS division (8-0)
• Referred Prosecutor's Office application for 2027 Crime Victims Services Grant (8-0)
• Referred Prosecutor's Office application for 2027 STOP Violence Against Women Grant, $294,378.00 (8-0)
• Referred $300,000 MDHHS grant award for family court abuse and neglect representation (8-0)

Human Services Committee

The Genesee County Human Services Committee will consider several resolutions, including a 5% funding increase for senior centers, additional funding to reduce waiting lists for in-home care and meals, and new agreements for senior services assessments and Head Start programs. The committee will also review a $17.97 million federal grant for Head Start and annual payments to hospitals for uncompensated care.

• 5% increase to 17 senior millage-funded centers (RES-2026-0851)
• Increase funding for in-home care, lawn care, snow maintenance, transportation, home-delivered meals (RES-2026-0853)
• Agreement with Michigan State University up to $95,000 for senior services millage assessment (RES-2026-0849)
• Agreement with Beecher Board of Education $745,514 for Early Head Start (RES-2026-0879)
• Grant from U.S. HHS $17,967,874 for Head Start 2026-2027 (RES-2026-0910)

The Human Services Committee approved minutes from July 15, 2026 and voted to place the Senior Millage Budget Recommendation #6 (RES-2026-1068) on the August 19, 2026 Board agenda. It denied a resolution directing the Department of Senior Services to develop an annual orientation and report (RES-2026-0854) and denied a $95,000 agreement with Michigan State University to assess the senior services millage distribution and community needs (RES-2026-0849). Two senior millage items were withdrawn, and several Head Start and related agreements were referred rather than decided.

• Approved July 15, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0, Brown absent)
• Senior millage 5% increase for 17 senior centers withdrawn (RES-2026-0851)
• Funding increase for in-home care, lawn/snow, transportation, meals withdrawn (RES-2026-0853)
• Approved placing Senior Millage Budget Recommendation #6 on August 19, 2026 Board agenda (RES-2026-1068, 8-0)
• Denied annual orientation and senior millage report resolution (RES-2026-0854, 4-4)
• Referred senior center case management/social worker RFP resolution (RES-2026-0855)
• Denied $95,000 MSU senior millage assessment agreement (RES-2026-0849, 0-8)
• Referred $745,514 Beecher Early Head Start agreement (RES-2026-0879)

Community & Economic Development Committee

The Genesee County Community & Economic Development Committee is meeting to consider two new agreements: a $31,980 contract with Neighborly Software for federal funding tracking, and a $175,000 grant-funded marketing and branding consultation for the Genesee County Legacy Trails. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes from the July 15, 2026 meeting and public comment.

• Approval of agreement with Neighborly Software, not to exceed $31,980, for federal funding tracking at Planning Department (RES-2026-0856)
• Approval of agreement with Destination by Design, not to exceed $175,000, for marketing and branding consultation for Genesee County Legacy Trails, fully grant funded (RES-2026-1039)
• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2026 meeting (RES-2026-1053)

The Genesee County Community & Economic Development Committee approved the July 15, 2026 meeting minutes and referred two new business items—a tracking software agreement with Neighborly Software and a grant-funded trail marketing agreement with Destination by Design—to the full board. The committee also received updates on the Sports Commission discovery phase, broadband vendor evaluations, and the Strategic Growth Officer national search.

• Approved July 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Referred Neighborly Software agreement ($31,980.00) to the full board
• Referred Destination by Design agreement ($175,000.00) to the full board

Finance Committee

The Genesee County Finance Committee is meeting to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and consider several funding requests, including continued Sheriff's Office programs, new prosecutor and park ranger positions, and various purchase orders. The committee will also approve minutes, receive public comment, and handle routine financial approvals.

• Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget presented by CFO Chrystal Simpson
• Sheriff's Office: $224,018 for two Executive Directors of Community Engagement
• Sheriff's Office: $521,400 for two investigators
• Prosecutor's Office: $1,173,459 for five paralegals and three assistant prosecutors
• Paid county bills totaling $15,007,671.77 for 6/21/2026-7/12/2026

The Finance Committee approved the July 15, 2026 meeting minutes and referred 11 new business items for further consideration rather than deciding them. The referred requests include Sheriff's Office funding for two community engagement directors ($224,018) and two investigators ($521,400), and Prosecutor's Office requests totaling over $1.5 million for new paralegals, assistant prosecutors, and other positions. The committee also received a proposed FY 2026-2027 budget presentation from CFO Chrystal Simpson. No substantive items were approved or denied beyond the minutes.

• Approved July 15, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0, Brown absent)
• Referred Sheriff's Office request for $224,018 for two community engagement directors (7-1, Cousineau nay)
• Referred Sheriff's Office request for $521,400 for two investigators (7-1, Cousineau nay)
• Referred $30,000 purchase orders for HI Hotel LLC and 75 Hospitality (7-0)
• Referred request to create two full-time Park Rangers (8-0)
• Referred $5,000 purchase order to Mass Transportation Authority (5-3, Cousineau, Shumaker, Flewelling nay)
• Referred paid county bills totaling $15,007,671.77 (8-0)
• Referred Prosecutor's Office requests totaling $1,576,634.43 for new positions and continued ARPA funding (7-1, Cousineau nay on each)

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

The Genesee County Board of Commissioners approved a $6,424,000 agreement with Spartan Construction Group for masonry repairs to the County Jail and Circuit Courthouse, funded by capital improvement funds. The board also approved numerous other items, including a $724,450 HRSA grant for the Healthy Start Program, a $400,000 Ruth Mott Foundation grant for the North Flint Public Safety Strategy, and a renewal question for the Animal Care Millage on the November 2026 ballot. Several items were postponed, including a proposed 5% increase for senior centers and a resolution to develop an RFP for case management services. Two resolutions were denied: one recognizing Disability Pride Month and one updating the Senior Services mission statement.

• Approved $6,424,000 masonry repair contract for Jail and Circuit Courthouse
• Approved $724,450 HRSA grant for Healthy Start Program
• Approved $400,000 Ruth Mott Foundation grant for North Flint Public Safety Strategy
• Approved placing Animal Care Millage renewal on November 2026 ballot
• Approved $11,702,202 OLHSA agreement for Head Start Program
• Postponed 5% increase for senior millage-funded centers
• Denied resolution recognizing Disability Pride Month
• Denied update to Senior Services mission statement

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)

The Genesee County Finance Committee approved the June 10, 2026 meeting minutes and referred all 14 new business items to the full board without recommendation. These items include creating a grant-funded clerical position, budget amendments, purchase orders, and a ballot renewal question for the Animal Care Millage. No items were approved or denied in committee.

• Approved June 10, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Referred creation of grant-funded Clerical Coordinator at Health Dept. (7-0)
• Referred $30,000 budget amendment for medical examiner services (7-0)
• Referred $10,000 Motorola purchase order for vehicle camera parts (7-0)
• Referred $5,500 Motorola purchase order for radio parts (7-0)
• Referred receipt of paid county bills totaling $60,406,098.72 (7-0)
• Referred $724,450 HRSA grant for Healthy Start Program (7-0)
• Referred Animal Care Millage renewal ballot question (7-0)

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)

The Board held a special meeting where it approved motions to enter a closed session. The closed session was used to discuss a written legal opinion. No public decision was recorded regarding the Otisville Solar Project.

• Approved motion to enter into Closed Session (RES-2026-0884)
• Approved motion to discuss a written legal opinion in Closed Session (RES-2026-0885)

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

The Public Works Committee referred all 12 items on the agenda to a future meeting without taking action. No contracts, purchase orders, or grants were approved or denied during this session. The meeting was brief, lasting only five minutes.

• Referred approval of June 10, 2026 meeting minutes (RES-2026-0891)
• Referred Sentinel Technologies technical support agreement, $26,760.96 (RES-2026-0715)
• Referred Logicalis immutable storage agreement, $131,000 (RES-2026-0732)
• Referred Crayon Software Microsoft licenses purchase order, $7,239.60 (RES-2026-0781)
• Referred IT purchase order increase to $250,000 (RES-2026-0785)
• Referred Meridian Land Surveying remonumentation grant agreement, $39,790 (RES-2026-0798)
• Referred Webuildfun playground equipment purchase order, $15,609.90 (RES-2026-0803)
• Referred Ruth Mott Foundation grant, $400,000 (RES-2026-0804)

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

The Governmental Operations Committee met and approved the June 10, 2026 minutes. All 12 new business items, including contracts, grants, and a resolution, were referred to the full board without a vote on the merits. No items were approved or denied at this meeting.

• Approved June 10, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Referred Karpel Solutions prosecutor software agreement ($118,000) to full board
• Referred Surveyor Remonumentation Peer Review Committee appointments to full board
• Referred State Court Administrative Office grant ($27,000) for supervised parenting time to full board
• Referred Michigan DNR Marine Safety Program grant ($28,700) to full board
• Referred Virage Truck Driving Simulator purchase ($155,612) to full board (4-3 vote to refer)
• Referred MTA transportation amendment ($3,800) to full board (6-1 vote to refer)
• Referred Disability Pride Month resolution to full board (5-2 vote to refer)

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)