Genesee County public meetings in 2025
100 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on multiple grant awards for specialized courts and public safety programs. The meeting includes decisions on various vendor contracts for jail supplies, medical examiner services, and county infrastructure. Members will also discuss the 'Genesee: Our County, Our Future Master Plan' comment period.
- Agreement for police services and school resource deputies for Vienna Township and Clio Area Schools for $1,749,916.00
- Grant award of $963,000.00 for GHOST operations to combat drug and human trafficking
- Agreement with Consumers Energy for $180,000.00 to modify electrical systems at the county jail
- Grant award of $621,217.00 for the Community Corrections program
- Agreement with Plante Moran for health care consulting services not to exceed $175,600.00
The Genesee County Board approved the meeting minutes from November 12, 2025 and a series of financial actions, including a $1,749,916 police services agreement, multiple grant awards, and several purchase orders. A request to create a Chief Strategic Growth Officer position was postponed. All listed items were approved by the Board.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-2783)
- Approved change of pharmacy benefit manager to Smith Rx (RES-2025-2768)
- Approved Catholic Charities transfer requests (RES-2025-2739)
- Postponed creation of Chief Strategic Growth Officer position (RES-2025-2619)
- Approved purchase order to Bound Tree Medical up to $5,000 (RES-2025-2621)
- Approved police services agreement with Vienna Township and Clio Area Schools for $1,749,916 (RES-2025-2740)
- Approved grant award from Office of Victims of Crime for $963,000 (RES-2024-1373)
- Approved grant award from Michigan Dept. of Corrections for $621,217 (RES-2025-2726)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will review several service agreements and purchase orders. Key items include electrical modifications for the county jail and security services for Crossroads Village.
- Agreement with Consumers Energy up to $180,000 for electrical modifications to separate the jail from the former Administration Building
- Agreement with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. up to $130,000 for unarmed security at Crossroads Village
- Agreement with Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. up to $133,000 for demolition assistance at the former Administration Building (grant funded)
- Purchase order to CDW-G up to $110,000 for computers and related items
- Agreement with SHI International up to $58,824 for VMware software licensing renewal
The committee approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It referred ten resolutions—including the Parks & Recreation marketing plan, several service agreements, and purchase orders—to the full board for further consideration. No other items were denied or tabled. The meeting adjourned at 7:04 PM.
- Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes
- Referred RES‑2025‑2441 Parks & Recreation marketing plan
- Referred RES‑2025‑2477 Consumers Energy electrical modifications agreement
- Referred RES‑2025‑2625 Wilkinson Solutions dust‑control agreement
- Referred RES‑2025‑2628 Easement abandonment
- Referred RES‑2025‑2730 Mannik & Smith demolition assistance agreement
- Referred RES‑2025‑2732 Securitas security services agreement
- Referred RES‑2025‑2745 CDW‑G computer purchase order
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee will vote on several contracts and purchase orders. Items include a $200,000 purchase order for scene investigations by the Medical Examiner, a $59,784.96 contract with Global Clinical LLC for behavioral health services under the Healthy Start Initiative, a $12,242,660 grant‑funded agreement to operate the 2026 Head Start program, and a $687,300 grant‑funded agreement for the Great Start Readiness Program. Routine items such as approval of minutes and public comment will also be addressed.
- Purchase order up to $200,000 for scene investigations by the Medical Examiner (account 1010-648.00-801.000)
- Agreement up to $59,784.96 with Global Clinical LLC for behavioral health services for the Healthy Start Initiative (Nov 1 2025 – Mar 31 2026, account 2211-607.01-801.060)
- Agreement for $12,242,660 with Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency Fiscal to fund the 2026 Personnel Agreement for Genesee County Head Start Program (grant‑funded, account 2727-698.01-801.050)
- Agreement up to $687,300 with Genesee Intermediate School District for the Great Start Readiness Program (grant‑funded, account 2727-698.01-558.000)
The committee approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes. Two items were referred: a purchase order up to $200,000 for medical examiner scene investigations and a $59,784.96 behavioral health services agreement. Two large grant‑funded agreements were withdrawn, including a $12.2 million Head Start program contract and a $687,300 Great Start Readiness program contract.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-2766)
- Referred purchase order up to $200,000 for scene investigations (RES-2025-2436)
- Referred $59,784.96 behavioral health services agreement with Global Clinical LLC (RES-2025-2617)
- Withdrawn $12,242,660 Head Start program agreement (RES-2025-2677)
- Withdrawn $687,300 Great Start Readiness program agreement (RES-2025-2678)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Governmental Operations Committee
The Genesee County Governmental Operations Committee will consider approving a $1.75 million agreement with Vienna Township and Clio Area Schools for police services and school resource deputies. The committee will also vote on multiple grant awards totaling over $1.6 million for court programs and a $50,000 agreement for prehospital blood transfusion services.
- Agreement with Vienna Township and Clio Area Schools for police services ($1,749,916)
- Grant award for GHOST operations to combat drug and human trafficking ($963,000)
- Agreement with Plante Moran for healthcare consulting services ($175,600)
- Grant award for prehospital blood transfusion services ($50,000)
- Approval of jury board reappointments for Henry Hatter and Karen Aldridge-Eason
The Governmental Operations Committee approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. All other resolutions presented were referred for further action and received no final vote. No vote tallies were recorded for the referred items. The meeting adjourned at 6:42 PM.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES‑2025‑2765) – Approved
- Referred grant award $963,000 for GHOST operations (RES‑2024‑1373) – Referred
- Referred health‑care consulting agreement up to $175,600 (RES‑2025‑2351) – Referred
- Referred purchase order $25,046.14 for 67th District Court furniture (RES‑2025‑2665) – Referred
- Referred $182,571 grant for Adult Felony Recovery Court (RES‑2025‑2685) – Referred
- Referred $175,880 grant for Mental Health Court (RES‑2025‑2687) – Referred
- Referred $1,749,916 police services agreement with Vienna Township and Clio Area Schools (RES‑2025‑2740) – Referred
- Referred $50,000 pilot blood‑transfusion program agreement (RES‑2025‑2754) – Referred
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review several purchase orders for medical, food distribution, and jail supplies. The body is also deciding on a new Chief Strategic Growth Officer position and various budget amendments.
- Grant award of $621,217.00 from Michigan Department of Corrections for Community Corrections
- Purchase order to Genesee Packaging, Inc. not to exceed $35,000.00 for food distribution materials
- Purchase order to Bob Barker for $8,000.00 for jail bedding supplies
- Purchase order to Bound Tree Medical not to exceed $5,000.00 for Medical Examiner supplies
- Request to create, post, and fill one Chief Strategic Growth Officer position
The committee approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes. All other agenda items were referred for further action, including a new staffing request, several purchase orders, budget amendments, a grant award, and a quarterly investment report. No vote counts were recorded beyond the approval. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-2763)
- Referred request to create Chief Strategic Growth Officer position (RES-2025-2619)
- Referred purchase order to Bound Tree Medical up to $5,000 (RES-2025-2621)
- Referred filing of paid county bills totaling $9,495,558.35 (RES-2025-2654)
- Referred purchase order to Genesee Packaging, Inc. up to $35,000 (RES-2025-2675)
- Referred purchase order to Bob Barker for $8,000 for jail bedding supplies (RES-2025-2681)
- Referred budget amendment to reallocate employee costs in the Department of Community Engagement & Justice Services (RES-2025-2696)
- Referred approval of 4th Quarter Investment Report (RES-2025-2698)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Community & Economic Development Committee
The Community & Economic Development Committee approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes. Two items—Catholic Charities transfer requests and the Genesee Master Plan comment‑period request—were referred for further consideration. No other actions were taken.
- Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-2762)
- Referred Catholic Charities Transfer Requests (RES-2025-2739)
- Referred Genesee: Our County, Our Future Master Plan comment‑period request (RES-2025-2770)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Genesee County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of approvals, including appointments, contracts, and grant awards. Key items include a $5,000,000 grant from the Michigan DNR Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership for a new state park and multiple public‑safety and health grants. The board will also consider budget amendments and hiring authorizations for county programs.
- Approve $5,000,000 grant from Michigan DNR Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership for new State Park (RES-2025-2569)
- Approve $400,000 STOP Violence Grant with $100,000 match from MDHHS (RES-2025-2479)
- Approve $365,000 contract with Easterseals of Michigan for juvenile justice therapeutic services (RES-2025-2573)
- Approve $50,000 grant for Off‑Road Vehicle Trail improvements at Mounds ORV Park (RES-2025-2570)
- Approve $75,000 agreement with L.A.D.S. Genesee LLC for drug and alcohol testing for Sobriety Court (RES-2025-2575)
The Genesee County Board approved a $5,000,000 grant from the Michigan DNR Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership to fund a new State Park. It also approved a $50,000 agreement for support services for children of justice‑impacted individuals, a $75,000 contract for Sobriety Court drug testing, and hiring of up to 450 term positions for Parks & Recreation in FY 2026. Wage and fringe‑benefit changes for elected officials and non‑union staff were adopted, while a proposed $10,000 wage increase for the Senior Services Director was denied.
- Approved $5,000,000 grant from Michigan DNR ORLP for new State Park (approved)
- Approved $50,000 agreement with Motherly Intercession for support services (approved)
- Approved $75,000 contract with L.A.D.S. – Genesee LLC for Sobriety Court testing (approved)
- Approved hiring of up to 450 term limited Parks & Recreation positions for FY 2026 (approved)
- Approved wage and fringe‑benefit changes for elected officials and non‑union employees (approved as amended)
- Approved $100,000 Rocket Community Fund grant for Tax Foreclosure Outreach Specialist (approved)
- Approved purchase order $2,445 for two concealable protective vests (approved)
- Denied $10,000 wage increase for Senior Services Director (denied)
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Appointments Committee
The Genesee County Appointments Committee will consider five resolutions that would approve or update the appointment process for various county bodies. These include clarifying appointments to the Road Commission, updating the process for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission, and authorizing advertisements for open positions on the Parks & Recreation Commission, Bishop Airport Authority, and the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee.
- Approve resolution clarifying appointments to the Genesee County Road Commission (RES-2025-2650)
- Approve resolution updating appointment process for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (RES-2025-2651)
- Approve advertisement for 4 Parks & Recreation Commission positions (3‑year terms, expiring 1/1/2029) (RES-2025-2652)
- Approve advertisement for 2 Bishop Airport Authority positions (3‑year terms, expiring 12/31/2028) (RES-2025-2655)
- Approve advertisement for 11 Opioid Settlement Steering Committee positions (RES-2025-2656)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee is meeting to vote on several grant awards and service contracts. These items include funding for cyber risk management and infrastructure improvements at county parks and the Huckleberry Railroad.
- Acceptance of a $252,000 cybersecurity grant from the Michigan State Police
- Approval of a $50,000 DNR grant for Mounds ORV Park improvements
- Agreement with US Trackworks LLC for up to $37,550 to replace crossties at the Historic Huckleberry Railroad
- Purchase order to GFL for dumpster service at Parks & Recreation Commission not to exceed $29,000
The committee approved the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-2640). Four items were not approved but were referred for further consideration: a $50,000 DNR grant for Mounds ORV Park, a $29,000 dumpster‑service purchase order, a $37,550 agreement to replace railroad crossties, and a $252,000 cybersecurity grant. No other actions were taken.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-2640)
- Referred grant award $50,000 for Mounds ORV Park (RES-2025-2570)
- Referred purchase order up to $29,000 for park dumpster service (RES-2025-2571)
- Referred agreement up to $37,550 to replace 300 railroad crossties (RES-2025-2583)
- Referred $252,000 cybersecurity grant from Michigan State Police (RES-2025-2605)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee approved the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee also referred the agreement with Michigan State University for the operation of the MSU Extension in Genesee County for FY 2026. No vote counts were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 PM.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-2639)
- Referred MSU Extension agreement to board (RES-2025-2632)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Governmental Operations Committee
The Governmental Operations Committee approved the minutes from its October 22, 2025 meeting. All eleven resolutions presented for new grants, contracts, or agreements were referred to other bodies rather than approved. The meeting was called to order at 6:39 PM and adjourned at 6:54 PM.
- Approved RES-2025-2638: October 22 meeting minutes (approved)
- Referred RES-2025-2479: $400,000 STOP Violence Grant (referred)
- Referred RES-2025-2538: $20,000 State Court Administrative Office grant (referred)
- Referred RES-2025-2542: $9,453,835.37 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant (referred)
- Referred RES-2025-2545: Up to $25,000 cost allocation services agreement with MGT Impact Solutions (referred)
- Referred RES-2025-2573: Up to $365,000 contract with Easterseals for juvenile justice therapeutic services (referred)
- Referred RES-2025-2574: Up to $100,000 agreement with Easterseals for intensive family support services (referred)
- Referred RES-2025-2580: Up to $20,000 contract with Youth Arts for art workshops for youth on probation (referred)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting and added a non‑union pay discussion item to the agenda. It then referred several items for further action, including a $5,000,000 grant for a new State Park, a $50,000 service agreement for jail‑related family support, and a $75,000 drug‑testing contract for Sobriety Court. Additional referrals covered purchase orders, hiring plans, and budget amendments. No final approvals were made on these referrals during this meeting.
- Approved RES-2025-2637 meeting minutes (Oct 22, 2025)
- Approved addition of RES-2025-2670 to agenda (non‑union pay discussion)
- Referred RES-2025-2569 $5,000,000 grant award for new State Park
- Referred RES-2025-2220 $50,000 agreement with Motherly Intercession for jail support services
- Referred RES-2025-2539 purchase order up to $2,445 for protective vests
- Referred RES-2025-2575 $75,000 drug and alcohol testing agreement for Sobriety Court
- Referred RES-2025-2577 hiring of up to 450 term positions for Parks & Recreation FY 2026
- Referred RES-2025-2584 budget amendment for Integrated Services Manager in childcare fund
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Community & Economic Development Committee
The Community & Economic Development Committee will receive updates on the Convention & Visitors Bureau ROI, the Community Acceleration and Revitalization Initiative, the Broadband Taskforce, and an Advanced Manufacturing District panel. The meeting also includes discussion of a new interlocal agreement with Flint Township.
- Convention & Visitors Bureau Return on Investment (item 25-783)
- Community Acceleration and Revitalization Initiative Update (item 25-784)
- Broadband Taskforce Update (item 25-785)
- Advanced Manufacturing District Panel at Mott Community College (item 25-786)
- Flint Township Interlocal Agreement (item 25-787)
The Genesee County Community & Economic Development Committee met on November 5, 2025. The agenda included communications updates and routine items, but no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting adjourned at 5:38 PM.
Board of County Commissioners
The Genesee County Board of Commissioners will adopt the 2025 Apportionment Report and approve a series of contracts, grants, and purchase orders. Major items include a $340,000 agreement with Genesee Health System for multi‑systemic therapy at the Juvenile Justice Center and a $250,000 grant for a residential substance‑abuse treatment program at the county jail. The board also will confirm appointments to the Road Commission and District Library and adopt a budget amendment for 2025‑2026 appropriations.
- Approve $340,000 contract with Genesee Health System for therapy at Juvenile Justice Center (RES-2025-2464)
- Approve $250,000 Michigan State Police grant for residential substance‑abuse treatment at the jail (RES-2025-2444)
- Approve $49,833.44 FamCare software hosting and maintenance contract with Global Vision Technologies, Inc. (RES-2025-2305)
- Approve $210,000 purchase order to Printing Systems, Inc. for ballot printing (RES-2025-2410)
- Approve $301,152 grant from Charles Stewart Mott Foundation for Flint River Watershed Coalition (RES-2025-2468)
The Genesee County Board approved the 2025 apportionment report and a budget amendment for the 2025‑2026 appropriations. It also approved multiple contracts and grants, including a $340,000 agreement for multi‑systemic therapy at the Juvenile Justice Center and a $210,000 purchase order for ballot printing. Additionally, two members were appointed to the Genesee County District Library and a Road Commission appointment was postponed.
- Approved 2025 Apportionment Report (RES-2025-2579)
- Approved budget amendment to 2025‑2026 Appropriations Resolution (RES-2025-2471)
- Approved $340,000 contract for therapy services at Juvenile Justice Center (RES-2025-2464)
- Approved $210,000 purchase order for ballot printing (RES-2025-2410)
- Approved $49,833 software hosting contract with Global Vision Technologies (RES-2025-2305)
- Approved $133,000 grant for demolition assessment at former Administration Building (RES-2025-2527)
- Appointed Brook Gow and Jordan Johnson to Genesee County District Library (RES-2025-2607)
- Postponed appointment to Genesee County Road Commission (RES-2025-2606)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee will vote on a request to record a Notice of Award that approves a Non‑Federal Share Waiver for the 2024‑2025 Head Start Program Year from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. The committee will also consider approval of Operation Green Light, a program for veterans in Genesee County.
- Record Notice of Award approving Non‑Federal Share Waiver for 2024‑2025 Head Start Program (RES‑2025‑2405)
- Approve Operation Green Light for veterans in Genesee County (RES‑2025‑2439)
The committee approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. Two resolutions—one to record a Notice of Award for the 2024‑2025 Head Start program waiver and another to approve Operation Green Light for veterans—were referred for further consideration. No other actions were taken.
- Approved RES-2025-2554 meeting minutes (approved)
- Referred RES-2025-2405 Notice of Award waiver for Head Start program (referred)
- Referred RES-2025-2439 Operation Green Light for veterans (referred)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Governmental Operations Committee
The Governmental Operations Committee will vote on multiple contracts and grant awards, including a $340,000 agreement for multi‑systemic therapy and anger‑management groups at the Juvenile Justice Center. It will also approve a $250,000 state police grant for a residential substance‑abuse treatment program at the county jail and several other contracts for software, ballot printing, and youth behavioral health services. Additional items include creating an Opioid Settlement Steering Team and amending the board bylaws to allow a consent agenda.
- $340,000 agreement with Genesee Health System for therapy services at the Juvenile Justice Center (Oct 1 2025‑Sep 30 2026)
- $250,000 grant from Michigan State Police for residential substance‑abuse treatment at the county jail
- $85,000 agreement with Genesee Health System for youth behavioral health services at the Juvenile Justice Center
- $210,000 purchase order to Printing Systems, Inc. for ballot printing for upcoming elections
- $49,833.44 contract with Global Vision Technologies for FamCare software hosting and maintenance (Oct 1 2025‑Sep 30 2026)
The committee approved the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It referred numerous items—including the opioid steering team request, several contracts, and grant awards—to future action. It denied the proposed amendment to the County Commissioners’ bylaws that would permit a consent agenda.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-2558) – Approved
- Referred request to create Opioid Settlement Steering Team (RES-2025-2144) – Referred
- Referred contract with Global Vision Technologies, Inc. (up to $49,833.44) – Referred
- Referred purchase order to Printing Systems, Inc. (up to $210,000) – Referred
- Referred grant award from Michigan State Police ($250,000) – Referred
- Denied amendment to County Commissioners bylaws to allow a consent agenda (RES-2025-2567) – Denied
- Referred amendment to bylaws concerning presentations (RES-2025-2602) – Referred
- Referred approval of evaluation instrument for Director of Administration (RES-2025-2587) – Referred
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Finance Committee
The Genesee County Finance Committee will consider several items at its October 22 meeting. It will approve a budget amendment to the 2025‑2026 appropriations resolution. The committee will also forward paid county bills totaling $16,404,579.48, approve a $17,675 purchase order for vest carriers, and consider creating a Tax Foreclosure Outreach Specialist position pending a grant.
- Forward and file paid county bills for weeks ending 09/21/2025, 09/28/2025, and 10/05/2025 totaling $16,404,579.48 (RES-2025-2435)
- Approve proposed budget amendment to the 2025‑2026 Appropriations Resolution (RES-2025-2471)
- Approve purchase order to CMP Distributors, Inc. for $17,675 for 64 external vest carriers (RES-2025-2476)
- Approve creation of a Tax Foreclosure Outreach Specialist position in the Treasurer’s Office, contingent on a grant from Rocket Community Fund (RES-2025-2551)
The Genesee County Finance Committee approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. Four resolutions were referred for further action: a request to file paid county bills totaling $16,404,579.48, a proposed budget amendment for FY 2025‑2026, a purchase order for external vest carriers costing $17,675.00, and the creation of a Tax Foreclosure Outreach Specialist position pending a grant. No other decisions were made.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-2553) – RESULT: APPROVED
- Referred RES-2025-2435 – filing paid county bills totaling $16,404,579.48
- Referred RES-2025-2471 – budget amendment to 2025‑2026 appropriations
- Referred RES-2025-2476 – purchase order to CMP Distributors, Inc. for $17,675.00
- Referred RES-2025-2551 – creation of Tax Foreclosure Outreach Specialist position contingent on grant
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Public Works Committee
The Genesee County Public Works Committee will vote on a $301,152 grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to fund the Flint River Watershed Coalition through December 31, 2026. The committee will also consider a series of purchase orders for Parks & Recreation, each limited to specific dollar amounts ranging from $24,000 to $159,000. All items are to be paid from designated county accounts. Routine agenda items include approval of minutes and public comment.
- Grant award of $301,152 from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to the Flint River Watershed Coalition (RES-2025-2468)
- Purchase order to Home Depot for up to $159,000 for repair parts and supplies for Parks & Recreation (RES-2025-2460)
- Agreement with Cisco Duo for up to $39,700 for multi‑factor authentication software (RES-2025-2411)
- Purchase order for up to $65,000 for miscellaneous aggregate for Parks & Recreation (RES-2025-2446)
- Purchase order for up to $70,000 for janitorial, PPE, and safety supplies for Parks & Recreation (RES-2025-2456)
The Genesee County Public Works Committee approved the minutes from its October 8, 2025 meeting. All other resolutions presented were referred for further consideration and not approved. The meeting was called to order at 8:34 PM and adjourned at 8:45 PM.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-2557)
- Referred RES-2025-2411 – Cisco Duo multi‑factor authentication agreement
- Referred RES-2025-2446 – Purchase order for miscellaneous aggregate
- Referred RES-2025-2448 – Purchase order for rental/heavy equipment
🗳️ How they voted (20 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Genesee County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of contracts and purchase orders, including a $880,358 agreement with the Valley Area Agency on Aging for Home Delivered Meals and Congregate Meals. Additional items include a $42,000 purchase order for inmate tracking services, a $334,855.78 Staples office‑supply order, a $50,000 kosher‑meals agreement with the Flint Jewish Federation, and a $724,824 contract with the Child Advocacy Team for legal counsel in child‑protective cases. The meeting also covers routine approvals of meeting minutes and policy updates.
- Approval of $42,000 purchase order to Satellite Tracking of People, LLC for inmate monitoring services (EP 25-011)
- Approval of Staples purchase order up to $334,855.78 for fiscal year 2026 office supplies (RES-2025-2298)
- Approval of $50,000 agreement with Flint Jewish Federation for kosher meals (RES-2025-2320)
- Approval of $724,824 contract with Child Advocacy Team for legal counsel in child‑protective proceedings (RES-2025-2308)
- Approval of $880,358 agreement with Valley Area Agency on Aging for Home Delivered Meals and Congregate Meals (RES-2025-2380)
The Board approved two prior meeting minutes and a series of contracts and agreements covering community development, procurement, legal services, and health staffing. Notable approvals included a $724,824 agreement with the Child Advocacy Team and a $334,855.78 purchase order to Staples for office supplies. Additional actions approved a rideshare program agreement, a full‑time health technician position, and a budget amendment for various line items.
- Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-2480)
- Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-2481)
- Approved amended CDBG agreement with City of Grand Blanc (RES-2025-2387)
- Approved Genesee County rideshare program agreement with MDOT (RES-2025-2418)
- Approved purchase order to Staples up to $334,855.78 (RES-2025-2298)
- Approved $724,824 agreement with Child Advocacy Team (RES-2025-2308)
- Approved creation of one full‑time Health Technician position (RES-2025-2386)
- Approved budget amendment for 2025‑2026 appropriations (RES-2025-2398)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Public Works Committee
The Genesee County Public Works Committee will consider approving multiple purchase orders for facility maintenance supplies and a contract for a new state park developer. The committee will also review meeting minutes from September.
- Approval of purchase orders up to $40,000 for Equiparts, Home Depot, Young Supply, and Grainger
- Approval of purchase order up to $50,000 for Trane HVAC parts and service
- Approval of contract for RFP # 25-454 - Master Developer for New State Park
- Approval of Meeting Minutes from September 17, 2025
- Public comment period scheduled
The Public Works Committee approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It referred six purchase order requests for Equiparts, Home Depot, Trane, Young Supply, Grainger, and a park developer contract with Lurvey Construction. Each purchase order was limited to $40,000–$50,000, and the developer contract was set at 2% of $20,108,658. No other actions were taken.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-2431)
- Referred purchase order to Equiparts ($40,000) (RES-2025-2352)
- Referred purchase order to Home Depot ($40,000) (RES-2025-2357)
- Referred purchase order to Trane ($50,000) (RES-2025-2358)
- Referred purchase order to Young Supply ($40,000) (RES-2025-2359)
- Referred purchase order to Grainger ($40,000) (RES-2025-2360)
- Referred award of RFP #25-454 to Lurvey Construction (2% of $20,108,658) (RES-2025-2396)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee will approve an update to Genesee County’s Environmental Health Regulations. It will also approve agreements with the Michigan Department of Education for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and the Emergency Food Assistance Program for the fiscal year ending 2026. Additional approvals include a $66,509 kindergarten oral health assessment contract with Mott Children’s Health Center and an $880,358 contract with the Valley Area Agency on Aging for Home Delivered and Congregate Meals for FY 2026.
- Update to Genesee County Environmental Health Regulations (RES-2025-1374)
- Agreement with Michigan Department of Education for Commodity Supplemental Food Program, FY 2026 (RES-2025-2310)
- Agreement with Michigan Department of Education for Emergency Food Assistance Program, FY 2026 (RES-2025-2311)
- Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Program contract with Mott Children’s Health Center, up to $66,509 (RES-2025-2350)
- Home Delivered Meals and Congregate Meals contract with Valley Area Agency on Aging, $880,358 (RES-2025-2380)
The Human Services Committee approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. Five resolutions were presented and each was referred for further action, meaning no approval was granted. No other decisions were made before adjournment at 9:22 PM.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-2430)
- RES-2025-1374 (Environmental Health Regulations update) referred
- RES-2025-2310 (Commodity Supplemental Food Program agreement) referred
- RES-2025-2311 (Emergency Food Assistance Program agreement) referred
- RES-2025-2350 (Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Program agreement) referred
- RES-2025-2380 (Home Delivered Meals and Congregate Meals agreement) referred
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Governmental Operations Committee
The Governmental Operations Committee will vote on multiple service agreements and contract extensions, primarily funding legal representation and support for child welfare and juvenile justice cases. Items include a contract up to $724,824 with the Child Advocacy Team for legal counsel to minors, and several other agreements ranging from $55,000 to $304,000. The committee will also consider a volunteer days policy and a blanket purchase order for supplies for the Juvenile Justice Center.
- Up to $724,824 agreement with Child Advocacy Team for legal counsel for minors in child protective proceedings
- $296,500 agreement with Attorneys for Indigent Defense, PLLC for representation of indigent mothers in child protective cases
- $304,000 contract extension with Paul Scott & Associates, PLLC for representation of indigent fathers in child protective cases
- $140,000 agreement with Legal Services of Eastern Michigan for ancillary legal services in child welfare cases (Oct 1 2025‑Sep 30 2026)
- $55,000 contract extension with Cole Williams, LLC for Parent Support Network services for juvenile‑system families
The Governmental Operations Committee approved the September 17 meeting minutes. It denied the proposed $180,000 agreement with Savi to help residents with student loan repayment and forgiveness. All ten new‑business items were referred for further consideration.
- Denied RES-2025-1231 agreement with Savi, up to $180,000 (student loan assistance)
- Referred RES-2025-2296 agreement with Legal Services of Eastern Michigan, $140,000 (child‑welfare legal services)
- Referred RES-2025-2300 agreement with Attorneys for Indigent Defense, PLLC, $296,500 (legal representation for indigent mothers)
- Referred RES-2025-2308 agreement with Child Advocacy Team, up to $724,824 (legal counsel for minor children)
- Referred RES-2025-2312 contract extension with Cole Williams, LLC, up to $55,000 (Parent Support Network services)
- Referred RES-2025-2341 contract extension with Paul Scott & Associates, PLLC, $304,000 (legal representation for indigent fathers)
- Referred RES-2025-2390 agreement with Dr. Larry Kage, D.O., up to $55,000 (physician services at Juvenile Justice Center)
- Referred RES-2025-2394 Genesee County Volunteer Days Policy
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is reviewing several purchase orders and agreements for county operations. The body will also consider a budget amendment to the 2025-2026 Appropriations Resolution and the creation of a full-time Health Technician position.
- Purchase order to Staples for office supplies not to exceed $334,855.78
- Purchase order to MailRoom for mail services not to exceed $341,602.00
- Purchase order to Justice AV Solutions for courtroom maintenance not to exceed $95,031.00
- Agreement with Flint Jewish Federation for kosher meals not to exceed $50,000.00
- Proposed budget amendment to 2025-2026 Appropriations Resolution
The committee approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-2428). All other resolutions presented—including purchase orders for Staples, Oliver Packaging, Justice AV Solutions, Cintas, MailRoom, a kosher‑meal agreement, a health‑technician position, and a budget amendment—were referred for further consideration. No other motions were adopted.
- Approved RES-2025-2428 meeting minutes
- Referred RES-2025-2298 Staples purchase order (up to $334,855.78)
- Referred RES-2025-2320 Flint Jewish Federation kosher‑meal agreement (up to $50,000.00)
- Referred RES-2025-2323 Oliver Packaging purchase order (up to $74,800.00)
- Referred RES-2025-2345 Justice AV Solutions purchase order (up to $95,031.00)
- Referred RES-2025-2346 Filing of paid county bills totaling $14,584,459.24
- Referred RES-2025-2386 Creation of full‑time Health Technician position
- Referred RES-2025-2391 Cintas purchase order (up to $42,210.00)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Community & Economic Development Committee
The Community & Economic Development Committee will consider approving an amended agreement with the City of Grand Blanc to update the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. It will also consider approving an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation to support Genesee County's Rideshare Program. Both items are listed under New Business.
- Approve amended agreement with City of Grand Blanc for updated CDBG project use
- Approve agreement with Michigan Department of Transportation for Genesee County Rideshare Program
The Community & Economic Development Committee approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It referred the amended agreement with the City of Grand Blanc for updated CDBG project use. It also referred the agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation for Genesee County's rideshare program. No vote counts were recorded for the referrals.
- Approved September 17 meeting minutes (RESULT: APPROVED)
- Referred amended Grand Blanc CDBG agreement (RESULT: REFERRED)
- Referred rideshare program agreement with MDOT (RESULT: REFERRED)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several high-value bond requests for the Drain Commissioner and multiple service contracts for the county jail and health department. The meeting also includes appointments to the Board of County Canvassers and various grant approvals.
- Proposed $35 million in bonds for Ragnone Treatment Plant capital improvements
- Proposed $80 million bond refinancing estimated to save $30 million over 20 years
- Proposed $6.4 million in bonds for District #3 capital improvements
- Contract with VitalCore Health Strategies LLC for jail health care services not to exceed $5,551,539.66
- Purchase order to Gordon’s Food Service for Nutrition Services not to exceed $1,128,521.12
The Genesee County Board of Commissioners approved a bond ordinance (RES‑2025‑1921). They appointed Sharon Reeves (Democratic) and Ron Palmgren (Republican) to the Board of County Canvassers for terms ending Oct 31 2029. The board also approved several large purchase orders and a budget amendment, including a $925,000 blanket order to Aramark for jail food services and a $1,128,521.12 order to Gordon’s Food Service.
- Approved Bond Ordinance (RES‑2025‑1921)
- Approved appointment of Democratic member Sharon Reeves to Board of Canvassers (RES‑2025‑2251)
- Approved appointment of Republican member Ron Palmgren to Board of Canvassers (RES‑2025‑2252)
- Approved request to eliminate one Corrections Deputy and create one Sergeant position (RES‑2025‑2170)
- Approved blanket purchase order to Aramark for jail food services, $925,000 (RES‑2025‑2265)
- Approved purchase order to Gordon’s Food Service, up to $1,128,521.12 (RES‑2025‑2276)
- Approved budget amendment to 2024‑2025 Appropriations Resolution (RES‑2025‑2278)
- Approved acceptance of Emerging Threats Local Health Departments grant, $74,480 (RES‑2025‑2287)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will convene to receive a preliminary report on Emergency Medical Services for June 2025. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 PM on September 18, 2025, at 324 S. Saginaw St.
- EMS June 2025 Preliminary Report (Item 25-639)
- Public Address period
- Communications from the public
The board accepted the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) June 2025 Preliminary Report. It also voted to release the report to the public and the 911 Consortium. Both motions were approved.
- Approved acceptance of EMS June 2025 Preliminary Report (RES-2025-2392)
- Approved release of EMS June 2025 Preliminary Report to public and 911 Consortium (RES-2025-2393)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Community & Economic Development Committee
The Community & Economic Development Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous session and consider a request to transfer unspent Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to Senior Center Operations.
- Approval of September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-2328)
- Transfer of $10,637.00 CDBG funding from blight elimination to Senior Center Operations (RES-2025-2149)
The Community & Economic Development Committee approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-2328). It also referred a request (RES-2025-2149) to move $10,637 of unspent CDBG funding from blight elimination to senior center operations. No other actions were taken.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-2328)
- Referred request to transfer $10,637 CDBG funding to senior center operations (RES-2025-2149)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will vote to approve an agreement with OnBase for document imaging and workflow services, not to exceed $197,747.94, covering October 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026. The committee will also approve a purchase order to Bunzl Distribution for up to $65,000 for janitorial supplies and a purchase order to various vendors for up to $70,000 for motor‑pool tires. Additional agenda items include routine approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.
- Approve OnBase agreement, up to $197,747.94, for document imaging (Oct 1 2025–Oct 31 2026)
- Approve purchase order to Bunzl Distribution, up to $65,000, for janitorial supplies
- Approve purchase order to various vendors, up to $70,000, for motor‑pool tires
The committee approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. Three resolutions—an agreement with OnBase for up to $197,747.94, a purchase order for Bunzl janitorial supplies up to $65,000, and a purchase order for motor‑pool tires up to $70,000—were each referred for further action. No other decisions were made before adjournment.
- Approved RES-2025-2330 meeting minutes
- Referred RES-2025-2214 OnBase agreement (up to $197,747.94)
- Referred RES-2025-2257 Bunzl janitorial supplies purchase (up to $65,000)
- Referred RES-2025-2258 motor‑pool tire purchase (up to $70,000)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee is reviewing several service agreements for the Medical Examiner's Office and Head Start food services. The body is also considering a budget amendment for health care services for uninsured residents and a corrective action plan for child and family services.
- Amendment to Genesee Health Plan agreement for uninsured residents not to exceed $2,000,000.00
- Agreement with National Medical Services for toxicology services not to exceed $218,000.00
- Agreement with Preferred Removal Services for body removal not to exceed $180,000.00
- Agreement with Mass Transportation Authority for Vets to Wellness program not to exceed $120,000.00
- Food service agreements for Head Start and Early Head Start with multiple school districts
The Human Services Committee approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. All other resolutions presented were referred for further action and not approved at this meeting. No vote tallies were recorded for the referrals.
- Approved RES-2025-2333 meeting minutes (approved)
- Referred RES-2025-2070 agreement with Hurley Medical Center (referred)
- Referred RES-2025-2075 agreement with National Medical Services (referred)
- Referred RES-2025-2079 agreement with Preferred Removal Services (referred)
- Referred RES-2025-2193 request to submit Corrective Action Plan (referred)
- Referred RES-2025-2205 suicide prevention display approval (referred)
- Referred RES-2025-2213 Child and Adult Care Food Program budget request (referred)
- Referred RES-2025-2309 amendment to Genesee Health Plan agreement (referred)
🗳️ How they voted (20 roll-call votes)
Governmental Operations Committee
The Governmental Operations Committee is reviewing multiple contracts for police services and school resource officers. The body is also discussing the creation of an Opioid Settlement Steering Team and various land surveying agreements.
- Agreement with Rite of Passage, Inc. for juvenile justice programming not to exceed $630,000.00
- Police services contract with Atlas Twp and Goodrich School Board for $1,074,465.00
- Police services contract with Hurley Medical Center for $747,111.00
- Grant award from Michigan State Police Auto Theft Prevention Authority for $1,827,797.00
- Agreement with Genesee Health Services for police and mental health crisis response for $478,886.00
The committee approved the September 3 meeting minutes. Three pending items were withdrawn: the Opioid Settlement Steering Team request, the policy for drafting resolutions, and the amendment to the appointment policy. All twelve new‑business proposals were sent to the full board for further consideration, including a large auto‑theft prevention grant and several police and school service contracts.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-2329)
- RES-2025-2144 withdrawn
- RES-2025-2171 withdrawn
- RES-2025-2225 withdrawn
- RES-2025-1261 referred (grant for 2025 remonumentation efforts)
- RES-2025-2195 referred (agreement up to $630,000 for juvenile justice center programs)
- RES-2025-2196 referred (contract $266,785 for two school resource officers)
- RES-2025-2302 referred (grant $1,827,797 with $1,151,512 match for auto‑theft prevention)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is reviewing several large bond requests for the Drain Commissioner and various purchase orders for county services. The body will also discuss staffing changes for the Sheriff's Office and Health Department.
- Request to issue $6.4 million in bonds for District #3 capital improvements
- Request to issue $35 million in bonds for Ragnone Treatment Plant service area
- Request to refinance $80 million in bonds to save an estimated $30 million over 20 years
- Purchase order to VitalCore Health Strategies LLC up to $5,551,539.66 for jail health care
- Purchase order to Gordon’s Food Service up to $1,128,521.12 for Nutrition Services
The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting (RES-2025-2332). All other resolutions presented were referred for further consideration. No other items were approved, denied, or tabled at this meeting.
- Approved meeting minutes from September 3, 2025 (RES-2025-2332)
- Referred request to pledge $6.4 M bonds for District #3 capital improvements (RES-2025-1921)
- Referred request to eliminate one Corrections Deputy and create one Sergeant position (RES-2025-2170)
- Referred purchase order to Aramark up to $925,000 for jail food and commissary services (RES-2025-2265)
- Referred purchase orders up to $114,700 for health department medical supplies (RES-2025-2267)
- Referred purchase order up to $152,000 for Sheriff’s Office medical supplies (RES-2025-2274)
- Referred approval of a $74,480 grant from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (RES-2025-2287)
- Referred purchase order up to $5,551,539.66 for inmate health care services (RES-2025-2289)
🗳️ How they voted (21 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget appropriations. The meeting also includes numerous contract approvals for senior center operations and home improvement repairs.
- Public hearing and adoption of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget Appropriations
- Purchase orders up to $2,108,786.40 for the Home Improvement and Urgent Repair Program
- Multiple senior center operation agreements, including $216,646.00 each for Burton, Carman-Ainsworth, Clio, Davison Area, Eastside, Flushing Area, and Grand Blanc centers
- MOU with GCCARD up to $1,430,096.00 for Home Delivered Meals for seniors
- Agreement with Stoltman Law, PLLC up to $167,500.00 for Probate Court legal representation
The Genesee County Board approved the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget appropriations. It also confirmed appointments to the Genesee Health System, the Road Commission, and the Genesee District Library. Additional approvals included funding for the Specialty Court, a departmental rename, and several animal‑control purchase orders.
- Adopted FY 2025/2026 budget appropriations (RES‑2025‑2221) – approved
- Appointed Krystal Alexander and Dr. Angela Reeves to Genesee Health System seats – approved
- Approved Road Commission appointment (RES‑2025‑2301) – approved
- Approved Genesee District Library appointments (RES‑2025‑2304) – approved
- Authorized $143,716.20 Specialty Court staffing request (RES‑2025‑2092) – approved
- Renamed Department of Community Corrections to Department of Community Engagement and Justice Services (RES‑2025‑2141) – approved
- Approved purchase order to Covetrus North America for $95,000 animal‑control supplies (RES‑2025‑2150) – approved
- Approved purchase order to Zoetis for $50,000 animal‑control vaccines (RES‑2025‑2151) – approved
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Public Works Committee
The Genesee County Public Works Committee will meet to approve the sale of a specific drainage parcel to Fenton Township. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the previous meeting and a period for public comment.
- Approval of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-2232)
- Consideration of selling parcel 06-19-300-022 to Fenton Township (RES-2025-2090)
- Public comment period scheduled
The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting (RES-2025-2232). It referred the Drain Commissioner’s request to sell parcel 06-19-300-022 to Fenton Township (RES-2025-2090). No other actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 8:21 PM.
- Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-2232)
- Referred request to sell parcel 06-19-300-022 to Fenton Township (RES-2025-2090)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The Genesee County Human Services Committee will consider approving contracts to operate senior centers and provide home care, legal aid, and transportation services for county residents. The agenda includes approval of the minutes from the previous meeting.
- Approval of Senior Center operations contracts (up to $216,646.00 each)
- Approval of In-Home Personal Care contracts (up to $730,080.00)
- Approval of Home Delivered Meals contract (up to $1,430,096.00)
- Approval of Elder Abuse Prevention contract (up to $500,000.00)
- Request to create Senior Services Advisory Task Force
The committee approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (RES‑2025‑2229). All other resolutions, including senior center agreements and service contracts, were referred for further consideration. No other decisions were made at this meeting.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES‑2025‑2229)
- Referred senior center agreement with Burton (RES‑2025‑2031)
- Referred senior center agreement with Brennan Elm Park (RES‑2025‑2033)
- Referred senior center agreement with Carman‑Ainsworth (RES‑2025‑2034)
- Referred MOU for Home Delivered Meals (RES‑2025‑2048)
- Referred contract for Elder Abuse services (RES‑2025‑2049)
- Referred contract for In‑Home Personal Care with Alternative Elderly Care (RES‑2025‑2054)
- Referred contract for In‑Home Personal Care with Binson’s‑Valley Staffing (RES‑2025‑2055)
🗳️ How they voted (34 roll-call votes)
Governmental Operations Committee
The Governmental Operations Committee will review several contracts for animal control, legal services, and student loan assistance. The body is also deciding on the reorganization of the Department of Community Corrections and the creation of an Opioid Settlement Steering Team Committee.
- Request to rename Department of Community Corrections to Department of Community Engagement and Justice Services
- Agreement with Savi up to $180,000 for student loan repayment and forgiveness assistance
- Annual funding of $143,716.20 for three years for Specialty Court staffing via Opioid Settlement Funds
- Agreement with Stoltman Law, PLLC up to $167,500 for Probate Court legal representation
- Animal Control purchase orders including Covetrus North America ($95,000), Zoetis ($50,000), IDEXX Laboratories ($45,000), and Tractor Supply Co. ($33,000)
The committee approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-2244). It postponed the $180,000 agreement with Savi to help residents apply for student loan repayment and forgiveness programs (RES-2025-1231). Several items were referred, including the Indian Heritage Month resolution, the Specialty Court staffing request, and multiple animal‑control purchase orders. Two items—the creation of an Opioid Settlement Steering Team Committee and a policy for drafting resolutions—were also postponed.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-2244) – approved
- Postponed agreement with Savi for student loan assistance (RES-2025-1231) – postponed
- Referred resolution recognizing October 2025 as Indian Heritage Month (RES-2025-2078) – referred
- Referred request for Specialty Court staffing funding up to $143,716.20 (RES-2025-2092) – referred
- Referred increase of PO 24-02274 by $10,000 to Zoetis for vaccine supplies (RES-2025-2093) – referred
- Referred amendment to Community Corrections budget (RES-2025-2134) – referred
- Postponed creation of Opioid Settlement Steering Team Committee (RES-2025-2144) – postponed
- Postponed policy for drafting resolutions requested by County Commissioners (RES-2025-2171) – postponed
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget presented by CFO Chrystal Simpson. The body is also considering a budget amendment for 2024-2025 appropriations and a staffing change for the Sheriff's Office.
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
- Request to replace Director of Community Engagement with a Lieutenant for the Sheriff's Office Interdiction team
- Paid county bills from July 20 to August 17, 2025, totaling $21,030,038.36
- Commercial card agreement with Huntington Bank
- Self-Insured Auto Trust Agreement and MOU with the State of Michigan
The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. Five resolutions – a sheriff staffing change, a budget amendment, forwarding paid county bills, a commercial card agreement, and a self‑insured auto trust agreement – were each referred for further action. No vote counts were recorded for the referred items.
- Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-2234)
- Referred request to eliminate Sheriff’s Director of Community Engagement and create Lieutenant of Interdiction Team (RES-2025-0023)
- Referred proposed budget amendment to 2024-2025 Appropriations Resolution (RES-2025-2138)
- Referred forwarding of paid county bills for weeks ending July 20‑Aug 17, 2025 totaling $21,030,038.36 (RES-2025-2139)
- Referred authorization for Board Chair to execute commercial card agreement with Huntington Bank (RES-2025-2159)
- Referred approval of Self‑Insured Auto Trust Agreement and MOU with the State of Michigan (RES-2025-2163)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Community & Economic Development Committee
The Community & Economic Development Committee will consider two purchase‑order approvals. One authorizes up to $2,108,786.40 for grant‑funded home improvement and urgent repair work under the county's Home Improvement and Urgent Repair Program. The other authorizes a purchase order to the Genesee County Land Bank for budgeted property acquisition costs for the Neighborhood Stabilization and Neighborhood Rehab Resale Programs. The meeting also includes a Master Plan update from the Director of Planning and approval of the August 13, 2025 minutes.
- Approve purchase orders up to $2,108,786.40 for Home Improvement and Urgent Repair Program (grant funded)
- Approve purchase order to Genesee County Land Bank for property acquisition costs for Neighborhood Stabilization and Rehab Resale Programs
- Genesee County Master Plan Update presentation by Derek Bradshaw, Director of Planning
- Approval of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-2223)
The Community & Economic Development Committee approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-2223). Two resolutions to approve purchase orders—one for the Home Improvement and Urgent Repair Program (RES-2025-2161) and one for the Neighborhood Stabilization and Rehab Resale Programs (RES-2025-2164)—were referred for further action. No other decisions were made.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-2223)
- Referred purchase order for Home Improvement & Urgent Repair Program (RES-2025-2161)
- Referred purchase order for Neighborhood Stabilization & Rehab Resale Programs (RES-2025-2164)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several emergency purchases, budget amendments, and appointments to the Genesee Health System and Land Bank. The body is also reviewing contracts for public works, health services, and court support.
- Contract with MIHM Enterprises not to exceed $392,486.00 for Richfield County Park Historic Foot Bridge repairs
- Contract with DnA Drug and Alcohol Testing Center not to exceed $169,657.00 for Specialty Courts
- Agreement with GLS Region V Planning and Development Commission for $126,795.00 for transportation planning
- Emergency purchase order to BS&A not to exceed $57,440.00 for software maintenance
- Appointments to the Genesee Health System and Genesee County Land Bank
The Genesee County Board of Commissioners approved a series of appointments, agreements, and a purchase of a Mobile Health Unit. It named the Board Chamber in honor of Bryant “BB” Nolden and postponed two Genesee Health System seats to the September 10, 2025 meeting. Several pass‑through agreements with regional transportation agencies were also approved.
- Approved purchase of a Mobile Health Unit from Craftsmen Industries (RES-2025-2076)
- Approved two pass‑through agreements: GCMPC with MTA and GCMPC with Region V (RES-2025-2052, RES-2025-2056)
- Approved appointment of Timothy J. Brooks to the Genesee County Land Bank Flint resident seat (RES-2025-2127)
- Approved appointment of Patricia Lockwood to the Genesee County Land Bank out‑county seat (RES-2025-2128)
- Approved reappointment of Commissioner Charles Winfrey to the Genesee Health System (RES-2025-2132)
- Approved postponement of two Genesee Health System General Member seats to Sept. 10, 2025 (RES-2025-2181)
- Approved resolution naming the Board Chamber in honor of Bryant “BB” Nolden (RES-2025-2121)
- Approved acceptance of Timothy Elkins resignation from the Genesee County Road Commission (RES-2025-2178)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of County Commissioners
The Board adopted RES‑2025‑2096 to enter a closed session. It also adopted RES‑2025‑2097 to hold a closed‑session discussion on the Thomas A. Fox case. Both motions were approved.
- Approved RES‑2025‑2096 motion to enter closed session
- Approved RES‑2025‑2097 closed‑session discussion on Thomas A. Fox case
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will meet to review several contracts and equipment requests. Key items include funding for park infrastructure and the liquidation of a modular unit.
- Agreement with MIHM Enterprises up to $392,486.00 for Richfield County Park Historic Foot Bridge repairs
- Request by Community Action Resource Department to liquidate a Head Start modular unit
- Change Order for Sentinel Door Access and Video Security Project
The committee approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (RES‑2025‑2112). Three pending items – a bridge repair agreement, a Head Start unit liquidation, and a Sentinel Door Access change order – were each referred for further action. A motion to add a fire‑prevention week resolution to the agenda (RES‑2025‑2124) was approved, while the resolution itself was referred.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES‑2025‑2112)
- Referred bridge repair agreement with MIHM Enterprises (RES‑2025‑1957)
- Referred request to liquidate Head Start modular unit (RES‑2025‑2024)
- Referred change order for Sentinel Door Access project (RES‑2025‑2073)
- Approved motion to add fire‑prevention week resolution to agenda (RES‑2025‑2123)
- Referred fire‑prevention week resolution (RES‑2025‑2124)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The Genesee County Human Services Committee will consider approving agreements to fund senior centers and home services for the 2026 fiscal year. The agenda includes contracts for operations at 15 senior centers and funding for home care, legal aid, and elder abuse prevention.
- Senior center operations contracts (up to $206,330 each)
- Home Delivered Meals contract (up to $1,430,096)
- Elder Abuse and Exploitation Prevention services (up to $500,000)
- In-Home Personal Care contracts (up to $730,080)
- Guardianship and conservatorship services (up to $300,000)
The committee approved the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting. A resolution to contract with Shawna Lee for program evaluation services was referred. All other listed resolutions for senior center operations, service contracts, and MOUs were postponed.
- Approved RES-2025-2100 meeting minutes (July 16, 2025)
- Referred RES-2025-1902 agreement with Shawna Lee (up to $30,000)
- Postponed RES-2025-2031 contract with City of Burton (up to $216,646)
- Postponed RES-2025-2033 agreement with Brennan Elm Park Senior Community (up to $144,819)
- Postponed RES-2025-2034 agreement with Carman-Ainsworth Senior Citizen Organization (up to $216,646)
- Postponed RES-2025-2035 agreement with Charter Township of Vienna (up to $216,646)
- Postponed RES-2025-2036 agreement with Davison-Richfield Senior Citizens Activity Center (up to $216,646)
- Postponed RES-2025-2037 agreement with Eastside Senior Citizens Association (up to $216,646)
🗳️ How they voted (36 roll-call votes)
Governmental Operations Committee
The Genesee County Governmental Operations Committee will consider approving contracts for drug testing, mental health services, and student loan assistance. The body will also approve an electronic communication policy and a resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month.
- Agreement with Savi for up to $180,000 for student loan repayment help
- Contract with DnA Drug and Alcohol Testing Center for up to $169,657
- Contract Amendment with New Paths, Inc. for up to $24,385
- Contract Amendment with Genesee Health System for up to $16,000
- Resolution recognizing September 15 - October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month
The Governmental Operations Committee approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It postponed the $180,000 student‑loan assistance agreement. Several contract approvals and amendments were referred for further consideration. The motion to add a resolution naming the Board of Commissioners’ Chamber after Bryant “BB” Nolden to the agenda was approved.
- Approved meeting minutes (July 16, 2025)
- Postponed RES‑2025‑1231 student‑loan assistance agreement ($180,000)
- Referred RES‑2025‑1603 Electronic Communication Policy
- Referred RES‑2025‑2026 contract with DnA Drug and Alcohol Testing Center ($169,657)
- Referred RES‑2025‑2027 contract amendment with New Paths, Inc. ($24,385)
- Referred RES‑2025‑2029 contract amendment with Genesee Health System ($16,000)
- Referred RES‑2025‑2030 contract with Heidi Shock ($13,500)
- Approved motion to add RES‑2025‑2121 to the agenda
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review budget reallocations for Community Corrections and other line items. The body is also considering an increase for pharmaceutical purchases and the purchase of a Mobile Health Unit.
- Payment of county bills totaling $64,814,574.18
- Increase of $66,474.46 for budgeted drugs and pharmaceutical purchases
- Budget reallocation within the Community Corrections budget
- Purchase of a Mobile Health Unit from Craftsmen Industries
- Receipt of the 2024 Genesee County Retirement Commission Annual Report
The committee approved Resolution 2025‑2098, the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes. Six new resolutions were each referred for further action. No other actions were taken before adjournment.
- Approved Resolution 2025‑2098 (meeting minutes) – RESULT: APPROVED
- Referred Resolution 2025‑1979 (2024 Retirement Commission report) – RESULT: REFERRED
- Referred Resolution 2025‑1985 (paid county bills totaling $64,814,574.18) – RESULT: REFERRED
- Referred Resolution 2025‑1992 (budgeted drugs purchases up to $66,474.46) – RESULT: REFERRED
- Referred Resolution 2025‑2019 (Community Corrections budget amendment) – RESULT: REFERRED
- Referred Resolution 2025‑2072 (budget amendment for various line items) – RESULT: REFERRED
- Referred Resolution 2025‑2076 (purchase of Mobile Health Unit from Craftsmen Industries) – RESULT: REFERRED
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Community & Economic Development Committee
The Community & Economic Development Committee will vote to approve a Pass Through Agreement with the Mass Transportation Authority. It will also approve a $126,795 grant‑funded agreement with the GLS Region V Planning and Development Commission for staff services supporting regional transportation planning. Both items are presented as new business items for approval.
- Pass Through Agreement between Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission and Mass Transportation Authority (RES-2025-2052)
- Grant‑funded agreement with GLS Region V Planning and Development Commission for staff services, amount $126,795 (RES-2025-2056)
The Community & Economic Development Committee approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-2101). It referred the proposed pass‑through agreement with the Mass Transportation Authority (RES-2025-2052). It also referred the proposed $126,795 staff‑services agreement with the GLS Region V Planning and Development Commission (RES-2025-2056). No other actions were taken.
- Approved July 16 minutes (RES-2025-2101)
- Referred Pass‑Through Agreement with MTA (RES-2025-2052)
- Referred staff services agreement with GLS Region V Planning and Development Commission ($126,795) (RES-2025-2056)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Genesee County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of approvals, including a budget increase for drug and medical purchases, several contract and grant agreements, and the creation of three Police Deputy positions. A key item is the $1.2 million grant from the C.S. Mott Foundation to fund Operation Arrowhead. Other items include a $44,800 market‑research agreement for a possible sports complex and multiple service‑contract amendments.
- Approve $1.2 million C.S. Mott Foundation grant for Operation Arrowhead (Governmental Operations Committee)
- Approve $44,800 agreement with The Sports Facilities Companies for market research on a potential sports complex (Community & Economic Development)
- Approve creation and fill of three Police Deputy positions for the Genesee County Tower building (Finance Committee)
- Authorize $85,000 annual payment to Karpel Solutions for the Prosecutor’s Office records management system (Finance Committee)
- Approve $379,541 agreement with Michigan DNR for programming at Genesee County State Park (Public Works Committee)
The Board denied a FOIA appeal request. It approved a series of contracts and budget items, including a $44,800 market‑research agreement for a potential sports complex and the creation of three police deputy positions. The Board also approved a $ 1.2 million grant renewal for the sheriff’s office to continue police responses in Flint, along with several health and community‑service initiatives.
- FOIA appeal denial (RES-2025-1998) – DENIED
- Approved sports complex market‑research agreement up to $44,800.00 (RES-2025-1939)
- Approved creation of three Police Deputy positions (RES-2025-1867)
- Approved $ 1.2 million Mott Foundation grant renewal for sheriff’s police services (RES-2025-1751)
- Approved United Way employee tri‑share program agreement up to $200,000.00 (RES-2025-1815)
- Approved $25,000 budget amendment for Service Contracts line item (RES-2025-1961)
- Approved purchase order up to $11,224.99 for HPV Vaccine Communications Campaign (RES-2025-1964)
- Approved recognition of Overdose Awareness Day (RES-2025-2005)
🗳️ How they voted — 10 divided votes
Public Works Committee
The Genesee County Public Works Committee will consider several approvals. These include a $200,000 purchase order for Halloween program supplies, a $48,311 order for engineered wood fiber for parks, a $35,220 contract for backup generators, a $379,541 agreement with the Michigan DNR for State Park programming, and a $13,000 grant for kayaking programs. The committee will also vote on selling a vacant lot on W. Yale St for $50.
- Approve $379,541 agreement with Michigan DNR for programming at Genesee County State Park
- Approve $200,000 purchase order for candy, cider, donuts and supplies for the Crossroads Village Ghosts & Goodies Halloween program
- Approve $48,311 purchase order to Midstates Recreation for engineered wood fiber at county park locations
- Approve $35,220 agreement with McKerchie Enterprises, Inc. to install five backup generators at county park locations
- Approve $13,000 grant award from the Sara McDonnell Voyle Fund for kayaking programs for underserved communities
The Public Works Committee approved the meeting minutes from June 11, 2025. It also approved a motion to add RES-2025-1955 to the agenda. All other items were referred for further consideration.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-1978)
- Approved motion to add RES-2025-1955 to agenda (RES-2025-2010)
- Referred purchase order for candy, cider, donuts (RES-2025-1838)
- Referred agreement for legislative management software (RES-2025-1900)
- Referred sale of vacant lot on W. Yale St (RES-2025-1950)
- Referred purchase order to Midstates Recreation (RES-2025-1953)
- Referred agreement with McKerchie Enterprises for generators (RES-2025-1958)
- Referred agreement with Michigan DNR for park programming (RES-2025-1966)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Human Services Committee
The Genesee County Human Services Committee will consider approving agreements with the Beecher Board of Education and Mott Community College to fund Early Head Start programs. The committee also plans to approve contracts for water assistance, senior meals, and fatherhood training.
- Agreement with Beecher Board of Education for Early Head Start (up to $740,896)
- Agreement with Mott Community College for Early Head Start (up to $157,760)
- Water Residential Assistance Program grant for residents (up to $27,000)
- Amendment to contract with VAAA for senior meals (up to $73,997)
- Agreement with InvolvedDad for fatherhood training (up to $48,000)
The Human Services Committee approved the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a motion to add RES-2025-2008 to the agenda. All other items were referred for further consideration. The meeting adjourned at 7:27 PM.
- Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-1977)
- Referred Beecher Board of Education Early Head Start agreement (RES-2025-1880)
- Referred Mott Community College Early Head Start agreement (RES-2025-1882)
- Referred Go Beyond‑Well Family System EMR data review agreement (RES-2025-1889)
- Referred Water Residential Assistance Program grant for Flint residents (RES-2025-1965)
- Approved motion to add RES-2025-2008 to the agenda (RES-2025-2009)
- Referred resolution supporting Healthy Start Initiative funding (RES-2025-2007)
- Referred amendment to VAAA contract for senior meals (RES-2025-1959)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Governmental Operations Committee
The Governmental Operations Committee is meeting to vote on several grants, contracts, and policy updates. Key items include funding for community education, police training, and software augmentation.
- Grant award from C.S. Mott Foundation for Operation Arrowhead in the amount of $1.2 million
- Contract with Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools for educational services at the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center not to exceed $240,000.00
- Agreement with United Way of Northwest Michigan for the Employee Tri-Share Program not to exceed $200,000.00
- Grant-funded agreement with Peacekeepers International for bias and sensitivity training not to exceed $40,000.00
- Contract addendum with Global Vision Technologies for case management software costing $9,062.50
The Governmental Operations Committee approved the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a motion to add RES-2025-2005 to the agenda, which recognizes Overdose Awareness Day. All other items on the agenda were referred for further consideration.
- Approved RES-2025-1976 (June 11, 2025 meeting minutes)
- Approved motion to add RES-2025-2005 to agenda
- Referred RES-2025-1369 (Vehicle Operation & Driving for Work Policy update)
- Referred RES-2025-1815 (Agreement with United Way of Northwest Michigan, up to $200,000)
- Referred RES-2025-1751 (Grant award $1.2 M from C.S. Mott Foundation for Operation Arrowhead)
- Referred RES-2025-1841 (Contract addendum with Global Vision Technologies, $9,062.50)
- Referred RES-2025-1877 (Sheriff Department request to accept $14,950 Marine Safety Program Grant)
- Referred RES-2025-1909 (Amendment #1 to Access and Visitation Grant)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Finance Committee
The Genesee County Finance Committee approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. All other resolutions considered were referred for further action and were not approved or denied. No additional substantive decisions were made at this meeting.
- Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-1975)
- Referred creation of three police deputy positions (RES-2025-1867)
- Referred filing of paid county bills totaling $8,431,989.75 (RES-2025-1872)
- Referred notice of intent to sell bonds (RES-2025-1920)
- Referred budget amendment to 2024-2025 appropriations (RES-2025-1954)
- Referred amendment reallocating Community Corrections budget (RES-2025-1956)
- Referred $25,000 service‑contracts amendment and $85,000 Karpel payment (RES-2025-1961)
- Referred $11,224.99 purchase order with Advance Local Media (RES-2025-1964)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Community & Economic Development Committee
The Community & Economic Development Committee will review a proposal for market research and cost estimates for a potential sports complex. The body will also receive the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report.
- Agreement with The Sports Facilities Companies not to exceed $44,800.00 for sports complex research and pro forma
- 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) presentation
The committee approved the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (RES‑2025‑1974). It referred RES‑2025‑1939, an agreement with The Sports Facilities Companies for up to $44,800 to conduct market research for a potential sports complex, to the Accommodations Tax Fund. No other actions were taken.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES‑2025‑1974)
- Referred agreement with The Sports Facilities Companies (up to $44,800) (RES‑2025‑1939)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several high-value grants and service contracts. Key items include funding for non-motorized trails and early childhood education programs.
- Grant award of $15,713,491.00 for the Genesee County Head Start Program
- Grant of $1,030,000.00 for non-motorized trails in Grand Blanc Township, City of Fenton, and City of Burton
- Agreement with Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency up to $11,643,205.00 for Head Start and Early Head Start
- Sponsorship agreement with The Ally Challenge for $100,000.00
- Agreement with Hobbs + Black Architects up to $150,000.00 for a county department space study
The Board approved a $15,713,491 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for children and families. It also approved several other funding agreements, including a $1,030,000 trail construction grant, a $100,000 Ally Challenge sponsorship, and a $9,000 environmental health services grant. Additional actions included approving the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan, a $57,475.63 software license renewal, and entering a closed session to consider union contracts.
- Approved $15,713,491 U.S. DHHS Administration for Children and Families Grant (RES-2025-1817)
- Approved $1,030,000 Charles Stewart Mott Foundation grant for non‑motorized trails (RES-2025-1848)
- Approved $100,000 Ally Challenge sponsorship for 2025‑2026 golf tournament (RES-2025-1853)
- Approved $9,000 Michigan DHHS Environmental Health Services grant (RES-2025-1805)
- Approved $630,677.10 Community Corrections grant application (RES-2025-1800)
- Approved 2025‑2029 Genesee County Consolidated Plan (RES-2025-1824)
- Approved $57,475.63 software license renewal with Preferred Data Systems (RES-2025-1581)
- Approved motion to enter closed session for union contract approvals (RES-2025-1898)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will review several service agreements and a grant acceptance. Decisions include funding for software licenses, generator maintenance, and architectural services.
- Agreement with Hobbs + Black Architects for a space study not to exceed $150,000.00
- Agreement with Preferred Data Systems for email security and archiving software not to exceed $57,475.63
- Purchase order to WW Williams for generator maintenance not to exceed $20,000.00
- Grant of $12,000.00 from Mary Elizabeth Adams Manley Beautification Fund for Genesee Parks and Recreation Commission
The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. Four items were referred for further action: a software‑license agreement with Preferred Data Systems, a generator‑maintenance purchase order with WW Williams, a $12,000 grant for Genesee Parks and Recreation, and a $150,000 space‑study agreement with Hobbs + Black Architects. One commissioner voted nay on the space‑study agreement.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-1859)
- Referred Preferred Data Systems software license agreement (RES-2025-1581)
- Referred WW Williams generator maintenance purchase order (RES-2025-1774)
- Referred $12,000 park grant from Mary Elizabeth Adams Manley Fund (RES-2025-1802)
- Referred Hobbs + Black Architects space study agreement (RES-2025-1852); Commissioner Shumaker voted nay
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee will consider three funding approvals: a $9,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for Environmental Health Services, a $15,713,491 federal grant for the county's Head Start Program, and an agreement up to $11,643,205 with Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency for Head Start and Early Head Start preschool programs. The committee will also approve the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes and address public comments.
- Approve $9,000 agreement with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for Environmental Health Services (June 1 – Sept 30 2025)
- Approve $15,713,491 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant for Genesee County Head Start Program
- Approve up to $11,643,205 agreement with Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency for Head Start and Early Head Start programs (July 1 2025 – June 30 2026)
The Human Services Committee approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It referred three resolutions: an agreement with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for $9,000 to fund environmental health services; a grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for $15,713,491 for the Head Start Program; and an agreement with Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency for up to $11,643,205 for Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start programs.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-1858)
- Referred agreement with Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services ($9,000) (RES-2025-1805)
- Referred grant award from U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services ($15,713,491) (RES-2025-1817)
- Referred agreement with Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (up to $11,643,205) (RES-2025-1818)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Governmental Operations Committee
The Genesee County Governmental Operations Committee will meet to approve updated policies, a contract for case file storage, and grant applications for auto theft prevention and community corrections. The committee will also consider an agreement with United Way for a county employee benefit program.
- Approval of updated Vehicle Operation & Driving for Work Policy
- Contract with Leonard Brothers for case file storage (5-year)
- Grant application for Auto Theft Prevention ($219,945)
- Grant application for Community Corrections ($630,677.10)
- Agreement with United Way for Employee Tri-Share Program (up to $200,000)
The committee approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It postponed an update to the Vehicle Operation & Driving for Work policy and a partnership agreement with United Way. Several grant applications and a contract request were referred for further consideration. The committee also approved adding a sheriff payroll agenda item.
- Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-1857)
- Postponed update to Vehicle Operation & Driving for Work Policy (RES-2025-1369)
- Referred 5‑year Leonard Brothers storage contract request (RES-2025-1687)
- Referred prosecutor's 2026 Auto Theft Grant application ($219,945) (RES-2025-1743)
- Referred Community Corrections grant application ($630,677.10) (RES-2025-1800)
- Postponed United Way Employee Tri‑Share Program agreement (up to $200,000) (RES-2025-1815)
- Approved motion to add sheriff payroll agenda item (RES-2025-1890)
- Referred sheriff's request to submit Marine Patrol Deputies payroll (RES-2025-1891)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Finance Committee
The committee approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes. Four new business items were each referred for further action: forwarding paid county bills totaling $9,426,604.59, a purchase order up to $36,731.82 for translation services, a budget amendment for 2024‑2025 appropriations, and a one‑year extension of the GFL solid‑waste contract.
- Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (RES‑2025‑1856)
- Referred forwarding of paid county bills for weeks ending 5/11/2025 and 5/18/2025 totaling $9,426,604.59 (RES‑2025‑1797)
- Referred approval of purchase order to GLOBO Holdings LLC up to $36,731.82 for health department translation services (RES‑2025‑1799)
- Referred approval of proposed budget amendment to 2024‑2025 appropriations (RES‑2025‑1829)
- Referred approval of one‑year extension of GFL solid‑waste removal contract (RES‑2025‑1845)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Community & Economic Development Committee
The Community & Economic Development Committee will approve several items, including funding for the 51st Annual Gus Macker Tournament, the 2025‑2029 Genesee County Consolidated Plan, a $ 1,030,000.00 grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation for trail construction, and a $ 100,000.00 agreement with The Ally Challenge for a golf tournament sponsorship. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and public comment.
- Approval of funding for the 51st Annual Gus Macker Tournament (RES-2025-1780)
- Approval of the 2025‑2029 Genesee County Consolidated Plan (RES-2025-1824)
- Approval of a $ 1,030,000.00 grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation for non‑motorized trails in Grand Blanc Township, City of Fenton, and City of Burton (RES-2025-1848)
- Approval of a $ 100,000.00 agreement with The Ally Challenge to sponsor the Ally Challenge Golf Tournament for 2025 and 2026, funded from the Accommodation Tax Fund (RES-2025-1853)
- Approval of meeting minutes from May 7, 2025 (RES-2025-1855)
The committee approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. Four new items were considered and each was referred for further action: a funding request for the 51st Annual Gus Macker Tournament, the 2025‑2029 Genesee County Consolidated Plan, a $1,030,000 grant for non‑motorized trails, and a $100,000 agreement with The Ally Challenge. The meeting adjourned at 5:43 PM.
- Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (approved)
- Referred funding request for the 51st Annual Gus Macker Tournament (referred)
- Referred approval of the 2025‑2029 Genesee County Consolidated Plan (referred)
- Referred approval of $1,030,000 grant for non‑motorized trails (referred)
- Referred approval of $100,000 Ally Challenge sponsorship agreement (referred)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Genesee County Board of Commissioners will vote on several financial items, including a $3,000,000 state grant to help residents pay water bills. Other actions include contracts for food services at the Juvenile Justice Center, safety upgrades at the county jail, and the creation of seasonal Marine Patrol deputies. The agenda also contains routine approvals such as the 2025 Summer Property Tax Levy and the forwarding of the Treasurer’s investment report.
- Approve $3,000,000 grant from Michigan Department of Health & Human Services for water payment assistance to eligible residents (Human Services Committee)
- Approve $367,200 contract with Variety Food Services to provide food for the Juvenile Justice Center secure detention and treatment programs (Governmental Operations Committee)
- Approve up to $1,878,705 contract with Corrigan Construction for construction of safety guardrails inside Genesee County Jail (Public Works Committee)
- Approve creation and staffing of twelve seasonal Marine Patrol Deputies to patrol Genesee County waterways (Board of Commissioners)
- Approve purchase order up to $40,000 to Bunzl Distribution for janitorial and related supplies for Genesee County Jail (Board of Commissioners)
The Genesee County Board approved the 2025 Summer Property Tax Levy. It also adopted a resolution recognizing June 2025 as Pride Month. Additional approvals included a $96,720 veteran services grant and the creation of twelve seasonal Marine Patrol Deputy positions.
- Approved RES-2025-1806, 2025 Summer Property Tax Levy (Approved)
- Approved RES-2025-1789, June 2025 Pride Month resolution (Approved)
- Approved RES-2025-1738, $96,720 veteran service fund grant (Approved)
- Approved RES-2025-1784, creation of twelve Marine Patrol Deputies (Approved)
- Approved RES-2025-1758, $40,000 blanket purchase order for jail supplies (Approved)
- Approved RES-2025-1732, correction of Sheriff's Department contract (Approved)
- Approved RES-2025-1753, $367,200 contract extension with Variety Food Services (Approved)
- Approved RES-2025-1714, $3,000,000 Water Affordability Grant (Approved)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee is meeting to review and approve three service agreements. These include IT support and two construction projects for the Genesee County Jail.
- Agreement with Corrigan Construction for jail safety guardrails not to exceed $1,878,705.00
- Agreement with Advanced Construction Group, Inc. for jail safety vents not to exceed $389,728.40
- Agreement with Zoho Corporation for computer and network monitoring not to exceed $38,961.00
The committee approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (RES‑2025‑1793). It referred three proposed agreements: a Zoho Corporation IT support contract up to $38,961 (RES‑2025‑1735), an Advanced Construction Group safety‑vent installation contract up to $389,728.40 for the county jail (RES‑2025‑1772), and a Corrigan Construction guardrail construction contract up to $1,878,705 for the jail (RES‑2025‑1773). No other actions were taken before adjournment.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES‑2025‑1793)
- Referred Zoho Corp agreement up to $38,961 (RES‑2025‑1735)
- Referred Advanced Construction Group agreement up to $389,728.40 (RES‑2025‑1772)
- Referred Corrigan Construction agreement up to $1,878,705 (RES‑2025‑1773)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee will review and vote on the approval of four grant awards. These funds are intended for water assistance, breastfeeding counseling, the DAD Initiative, and the Healthy Start Initiative.
- Grant of $3,000,000.00 from Michigan Department of Health & Human Services for water payment assistance
- Grant of $197,767.00 from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program
- Grant of $140,000.00 from Michigan Health Endowment Fund for DAD Initiative
- Grant of $491,816.00 from Health Resources & Services Administration for Healthy Start Initiative
The Human Services Committee approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (RES‑2025‑1790). It then referred four grant proposals: a $3,000,000 water‑payment assistance grant, a $197,767 Breastfeeding Peer Counseling grant, a $140,000 DAD Initiative grant, and a $491,816 Healthy Start Initiative grant. No votes or further action were recorded.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES‑2025‑1790)
- Referred $3,000,000 water‑payment assistance grant (RES‑2025‑1714)
- Referred $197,767 Breastfeeding Peer Counseling grant (RES‑2025‑1742)
- Referred $140,000 DAD Initiative grant (RES‑2025‑1764)
- Referred $491,816 Healthy Start Initiative grant (RES‑2025‑1765)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Governmental Operations Committee
The Governmental Operations Committee will review a $367,200 food services agreement for the Juvenile Justice Center. Members will also consider a case file storage contract for the Prosecutor's Office and updates to vehicle operation policies.
- Agreement with Variety Food Services for $367,200.00 for Juvenile Justice Center food services
- Contract with Leonard Brothers for storage and retrieval of Prosecutor case files
- Update to Genesee County's Vehicle Operation & Driving for Work Policy
- Correction to RES-2022-295 for the Sheriff's Department
- Resolution acknowledging June 2025 as Pride Month
The Governmental Operations Committee approved the May 7 meeting minutes. It postponed an update to the Vehicle Operation & Driving for Work Policy and referred three requests— a 5‑year storage contract for the Prosecutor's office, a contract correction for the Sheriff’s Department, and a $367,200 food‑service agreement for the Juvenile Justice Center. The committee denied a resolution acknowledging June 2025 as Pride Month and approved a motion to add a Juneteenth resolution to the agenda.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-1792)
- Postponed update to Vehicle Operation & Driving for Work Policy (RES-2025-1369)
- Referred 5‑year storage contract request with Leonard Brothers (RES-2025-1687)
- Referred contract correction request for Sheriff's Department (RES-2025-1732)
- Referred $367,200 food services agreement with Variety Food Services (RES-2025-1753)
- Denied resolution acknowledging June 2025 as Pride Month (RES-2025-1789)
- Approved motion to add Juneteenth resolution to agenda (RES-2025-1809)
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-1792)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Finance Committee
The Genesee County Finance Committee will consider several approvals, including filing the Treasurer's investment report and paid county bills totaling $8,994,954.69. It will vote on a $96,720 veteran services grant request, a budget amendment for 2024‑2025 appropriations, and a $40,000 purchase order for janitorial supplies for the county jail. The committee will also consider increasing drug and medical supply budgets and creating twelve seasonal Marine Patrol Deputy positions.
- File the Genesee County Treasurer's 2nd Quarter FY2024/2025 Investment Report (RES-2025-1699)
- File paid county bills for weeks ending 4/20/2025, 4/27/2025, and 5/4/2025 totaling $8,994,954.69 (RES-2025-1737)
- Approve $96,720 grant request for the County Veteran Service Fund (RES-2025-1738)
- Approve up to $40,000 purchase order to Bunzl Distribution for jail janitorial supplies (RES-2025-1758)
- Approve creation of twelve seasonal Marine Patrol Deputies for county waterways (RES-2025-1784)
The Finance Committee referred seven resolutions for further action, including a purchase order for up to $40,000 of janitorial supplies for the county jail and the creation of twelve seasonal Marine Patrol Deputies. Other items referred were the Treasurer's 2nd Quarter investment report, paid county bills totaling $8,994,954.69, a veteran services grant request for $96,720, a budget amendment for 2024‑2025 appropriations, and increased funding for drug and medical supply purchases.
- RES-2025-1699 Forwarding to receive and file a copy of the Genesee County Treasurer's 2nd Quarter FY2024/2025 Investment Report – Referred
- RES-2025-1737 Forwarding to receive and file a copy of paid county bills for weeks ending 4/20/2025, 4/27/2025, and 5/4/2025 totaling $8,994,954.69 – Referred
- RES-2025-1738 Approval of a request by the Veterans Services Department to apply for FY26 County Veteran Service Fund Grant of $96,720 – Referred
- RES-2025-1750 Approval of a proposed budget amendment to 2024‑2025 Appropriations Resolution – Referred
- RES-2025-1758 Approval of a purchase order to Bunzl Distribution, Inc., up to $40,000 for janitorial supplies for the county jail – Referred
- RES-2025-1771 Approval to increase Resolution #2024-997 and #2024-996 for drug, pharmaceutical, and medical supply purchases exceeding $10,000 for FY 2024‑2025 – Referred
- RES-2025-1784 Approval to create, post, and fill twelve Marine Patrol Deputies for seasonal waterway patrols – Referred
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will consider several funding and contract items, including a Medicaid outreach agreement with the Greater Flint Health Coalition for up to $500,000. Other items include budget amendments for file storage, a $41,000 K‑9 search‑and‑rescue purchase, and various appointment advertisements. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as reappointing a parks commissioner and forwarding paid county bills.
- Approve Medicaid outreach services agreement up to $500,000 with Greater Flint Health Coalition
- Approve $41,000 purchase and training for a Search and Rescue K‑9 unit
- Amend 2024‑2025 appropriations for $25,000 file storage costs
- Approve $205,000 Kearsley Creek Grandview Branch Drain Note (special assessment)
- Approve purchase order up to $100,000 for drain equipment parts and repairs
The Board approved a $500,000 agreement with the Greater Flint Health Coalition to provide Medicaid outreach services. It also approved a $25,000 amendment for file‑storage costs, increased the 9‑1‑1 surcharge to $3.00, and adopted a new debt‑management policy. A volunteer‑time‑off policy was denied while several appointments and procurement contracts were approved.
- Approved meeting minutes from April 23, 2025 (RES-2025-1759)
- Approved reappointment of Mike Keeler to the Parks & Recreation Commission (RES-2025-1741)
- Approved $25,000 amendment for physical file storage costs (RES-2025-1360)
- Approved increase of the 9‑1‑1 surcharge to $3.00 (RES-2025-1711)
- Approved $41,000 purchase of a Search and Rescue K9 and related training (RES-2025-0049)
- Approved Genesee County Debt Management Policy (RES-2025-1507)
- Denied the Volunteer Time Off Policy (RES-2025-1547)
- Approved $500,000 Medicaid outreach agreement with Greater Flint Health Coalition (RES-2025-1339)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee is meeting to vote on a property purchase and a maintenance contract. The body will also discuss the Genesee County Road Commission and a youth employment program.
- Purchase agreement for 452 S. Saginaw St. not to exceed $300,000.00
- Purchase order to Jack Doheny Company for drain equipment parts and repairs not to exceed $100,000.00
- Agreement with Genesee Area Focus Fund and Genesee Chamber Foundation for 14 youth summer jobs at Parks & Recreation Commission
- Discussion regarding Genesee County Road Commission
The committee approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting (RES-2025-1724). No action was taken on the Genesee County Road Commission discussion (RES-2025-1275). Three items were referred for further consideration: a purchase agreement for 452 S. Saginaw St. up to $300,000, a purchase order to Jack Doheny Company up to $100,000, and an agreement to fund summer youth employment at the Parks & Recreation Commission.
- Approved minutes for April 16, 2025 (RES-2025-1724)
- No action taken on Genesee County Road Commission discussion (RES-2025-1275)
- Referred purchase agreement for 452 S. Saginaw St., up to $300,000 (RES-2025-1534)
- Referred purchase order to Jack Doheny Company, up to $100,000 (RES-2025-1444)
- Referred agreement for summer youth employment program (RES-2025-1592)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee will vote on three agreements regarding healthcare outreach, senior meals, and youth employment. The meeting also includes a communication from the Director of Veterans Services regarding State Veteran Homes.
- Agreement with Greater Flint Health Coalition for Medicaid Outreach Services not to exceed $500,000.00
- Contract amendment with Valley Area on Aging for $108,900.00 for additional senior meals
- Agreement with Genesee Area Focus Fund and Genesee Chamber Foundation for summer employment for 15 youth
The Human Services Committee approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. Three new business items—an agreement with the Greater Flint Health Coalition, an amendment for additional senior meals, and a youth summer employment grant—were each referred for further consideration. No other actions were taken.
- Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes
- Referred RES-2025-1339 agreement with Greater Flint Health Coalition (up to $500,000)
- Referred RES-2025-1552 amendment for senior meals ($108,900)
- Referred RES-2025-1583 youth summer employment grant (15 youth)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Governmental Operations Committee
The Governmental Operations Committee will consider several approvals, including a $41,000 budget for a Search and Rescue K‑9, a vehicle upfit, training and supplies. The committee will also vote on updates to the Vehicle Operation & Driving for Work Policy, the Debt Management Policy, and the Volunteer Time Off Policy. An agreement with the Michigan Department of Attorney General for up to four grant‑funded Special Assistant Attorneys General will be approved.
- Approve $41,000 expense line for a Search and Rescue K‑9, vehicle upfitting ($10,500 to Northern Michigan K 9; $26,902 to Arrowhead Upfitters) and related training and supplies
- Approve update to Genesee County Vehicle Operation & Driving for Work Policy
- Approve Genesee County Debt Management Policy
- Approve Genesee County Volunteer Time Off Policy
- Approve agreement with Michigan Department of Attorney General for up to four grant‑funded Special Assistant Attorneys General
The Governmental Operations Committee approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. All other items on the agenda were either referred for further consideration or postponed. No new policies or contracts were approved at this meeting.
- Approved RES-2025-1722 meeting minutes (April 16, 2025)
- Referred RES-2025-0049 budget for Search and Rescue K9 purchase
- Postponed RES-2025-1369 update to Vehicle Operation & Driving for Work Policy
- Referred RES-2025-1507 Genesee County Debt Management Policy
- Referred RES-2025-1547 Volunteer Time Off Policy
- Referred RES-2025-1689 agreement for up to four Special Assistant Attorneys General positions
- Referred RES-2025-1726 recognition of Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review several budget amendments and expenditure requests. The body is deciding on a surcharge increase for the 9-1-1 Consortium and a drain note for Kearsley Creek Grandview Branch.
- Request to increase 9-1-1 Surcharge to $3.00
- Kearsley Creek Grandview Branch Drain Note not to exceed $205,000.00
- Proposed $25,000.00 amendment for physical file storage and retrieval costs
- Proposed $32,000.00 amendment for employee and travel costs
- Paid county bills for four weeks totaling $27,211,170.88
The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. All seven resolutions on budget amendments, bill filing, a drain note, employee costs, a 9‑1‑1 surcharge increase, and IT equipment purchase were referred for further consideration. No other actions were taken before adjournment.
- Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-1721)
- Referred RES-2025-1360 amendment for $25,000 file storage costs
- Referred RES-2025-1548 filing of paid county bills totaling $27,211,170.88
- Referred RES-2025-1587 approval of Kearsley Creek Grandview Branch Drain Note up to $205,000
- Referred RES-2025-1684 budget amendment for various line items
- Referred RES-2025-1688 amendment for $32,000 employee and travel costs
- Referred RES-2025-1711 request to raise 9‑1‑1 surcharge to $3.00
- Referred RES-2025-1736 request to purchase IT equipment from Dell, Inc.
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Community & Economic Development Committee
The Community & Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss a sports sponsorship and staff travel. The body is reviewing a request to fund a junior golf tournament using accommodation tax funds.
- Sponsorship of the Randy Wise Junior Open at Spring Meadows Country Club for $37,500.00
- Travel request for five Planning Department staff to attend the 2025 Michigan Transportation Planning Association Conference
The Community & Economic Development Committee approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-1720). It referred the Planning Department's request to attend the 2025 Michigan Transportation Planning Association Conference (RES-2025-1580). It also referred the American Junior Golf Association's request for a three‑year sponsorship of the Randy Wise Junior Open (RES-2025-1718). No other substantive actions were decided.
- Approved April 16 meeting minutes (RES-2025-1720)
- Referred travel request for MTPA conference (RES-2025-1580)
- Referred sponsorship request for Randy Wise Junior Open (RES-2025-1718)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Genesee County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a five-year, $30.8 million contract for jail health services and a $1 million agreement for convention and visitor services. The meeting also includes committee reports on budget amendments, public safety equipment, and the approval of various appointments and grants.
- Approval of $30,798,819.21 Vitalcore Health Strategies contract for jail health services
- Approval of $1,000,000 Flint & Genesee Group agreement for convention and visitor services
- Approval of $1,547,800.00 contract amendment for Chevy Commons Play Garden design services
- Approval of $86,136.00 Zoll purchase order for life-saving devices
- Approval of $44,040.00 Motorola Solutions agreement for body worn camera services
The Genesee County Board approved the April 23 meeting minutes and made several appointments, including Joe Massey to the Road Commission and Mark Richard to the Allocation Committee. It approved multiple funding actions, notably a $1,000,000 agreement with the Flint & Genesee Group for convention and visitor services, a $54,450 grant for an underwater ROV, and a budget amendment for FY 2024‑2025. The board also approved FOIA appeal decisions and recognized April 2025 as Arab American Heritage Month.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-1599)
- Appointed Joe Massey to Genesee County Road Commission (RES-2025-1350)
- Appointed Mark Richard as Small Cities & Villages rep on Allocation Committee (RES-2025-1353)
- Approved $1,000,000 Flint & Genesee Group visitor‑services agreement (RES-2025-1332)
- Approved $54,450 grant for underwater ROV purchase (RES-2025-1368)
- Approved $15,000 funding for Midwest Invitational Rodeo (RES-2025-1390)
- Approved $15,000 funding for Flint City Bucks international match (RES-2025-1391)
- Approved budget amendment for FY 2024‑2025 appropriations (RES-2025-1402)
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will discuss a contract amendment for the Chevy Commons Play Garden and a property purchase on S. Saginaw St. The body is also reviewing a cybersecurity platform renewal and a grant for public safety strategy.
- Contract amendment with Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. for Chevy Commons Play Garden not to exceed $1,547,800.00
- Purchase Agreement for 452 S. Saginaw St. not to exceed $300,000.00
- Ruth Mott Foundation grant award of $390,000.00 for 2025 North Flint Public Safety Strategy
- CrowdStrike Falcon Cybersecurity Platform renewal not to exceed $199,675.96
- Discussion regarding Genesee County Road Commission
The committee approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-1544). Several items were referred for further consideration, including a $199,675.96 renewal of the CrowdStrike Falcon cybersecurity platform, a $390,000 grant from the Ruth Mott Foundation for the North Flint Public Safety Strategy, and a contract amendment up to $1,547,800 for the Chevy Commons Play Garden project. Two items were postponed: the Genesee County Road Commission discussion and a purchase agreement for 452 S. Saginaw St. not to exceed $300,000.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-1544)
- Postponed Genesee County Road Commission discussion (RES-2025-1275)
- Referred renewal of CrowdStrike Falcon platform up to $199,675.96 (RES-2025-1238)
- Referred grant award $390,000 from Ruth Mott Foundation (RES-2025-1364)
- Referred contract amendment with MVVA up to $1,547,800 for Chevy Commons Play Garden (RES-2025-1400)
- Postponed purchase agreement for 452 S. Saginaw St. up to $300,000 (RES-2025-1534)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee will review several grant awards and departmental requests. These include funding for the Community Action Resource Department and the Health Department.
- Grant of $26,760.00 from Michigan Department of Education for kitchen equipment at Community Action Resource Department
- Grant of $40,000.00 from National Association of County and City Health Officials for the Strengthening Immunization Program Communications and Outreach Capacity Project
- Health Department request to collaborate on Care Coordination with six State of Michigan contracted Medicaid Health Plans
- Request to submit a Non-Federal Share Waiver to the Head Start Regional Office for 2024-2025
The Human Services Committee approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It referred the grant award of $26,760 for kitchen equipment at the Community Action Resource Department. It also referred the health department’s request for care‑coordination collaboration, a $40,000 immunization program grant, and a request to submit a Non‑Federal Share Waiver for Head Start.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-1542)
- Referred grant award for kitchen equipment ($26,760) (RES-2025-1292)
- Referred health department care‑coordination request (RES-2025-1331)
- Referred immunization program grant ($40,000) (RES-2025-1378)
- Referred Non‑Federal Share Waiver request for Head Start (RES-2025-1396)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Governmental Operations Committee
The Governmental Operations Committee will review several purchase orders and service agreements. Key items include a large-scale health care contract for the jail and various operational policy updates. The body will also hear updates on employee health insurance and a Circuit Court presentation.
- Five-year agreement with Vitalcore Health Strategies for jail health care services totaling $30,798,819.21
- Agreement with University of Michigan for County Medic training in the amount of $120,000.00
- Purchase order to Printing Systems, Inc. for election ballots not to exceed $90,000.00
- Blanket purchase order to Zoll for life-saving devices in the amount of $86,136.00
- Request to update the Election Programming Fees Schedule
The Governmental Operations Committee approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-1541). All other items on the agenda were either referred for further consideration or postponed, with no final approvals. The meeting adjourned at 8:37 PM.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-1541)
- Postponed update to Vehicle Operation & Driving for Work Policy (RES-2025-1369)
- Referred blanket purchase order to Zoll for $86,136 (RES-2025-0019)
- Referred purchase order to Printing Systems, Inc. up to $90,000 (RES-2025-1248)
- Referred agreement with District Health Department #2 for Homeland Security Grants (RES-2025-1306)
- Referred update to Election Programming Fees Schedule (RES-2025-1319)
- Referred Transitional Return to Work Policy (RES-2025-1355)
- Referred purchase order to Motorola Solutions up to $44,040 (RES-2025-1363)
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will consider the fiscal year 2024 Deficit Elimination Plan for submission to the State of Michigan. The body will also review budget amendments and the payment of county bills.
- Paid county bills for weeks ending 3.9.2025 and 3.16.2025 totaling $14,839,879.54
- Grant award up to $54,450.00 for an underwater rover via Region 3 State Homeland Security Program
- Creation of one Secretary and four intern positions at the Public Defender Office (grant funded)
- Proposed budget amendment to 2024-2025 Appropriations Resolution
- Request to dispose of a capital asset valued over $30,000.00
The committee approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes. Seven items—including bill forwarding, grant awards, a deficit elimination plan, staffing for the Public Defender Office, a budget amendment, and asset disposal—were referred for further action. No other motions were adopted.
- Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (approved)
- Referred forwarding of paid county bills totaling $14,839,879.54 for weeks ending 3/9/2025 and 3/16/2025
- Referred approval of a grant up to $54,450 for an underwater rover (Region 3 State Homeland Security Program)
- Referred approval of the FY 2024 Deficit Elimination Plan to be submitted to the State of Michigan
- Referred approval to create, post, and fill one Secretary position at the Public Defender Office (grant funded)
- Referred approval to create, post, and fill four intern positions at the Public Defender Office (grant funded)
- Referred approval of a proposed budget amendment to the 2024‑2025 Appropriations Resolution
- Referred approval to dispose of a capital asset valued over $30,000
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Community & Economic Development Committee
The Community & Economic Development Committee will consider several funding items, including a $1 million agreement with the Flint & Genesee Group for convention and visitor services paid from the accommodation tax. It will also vote on a contract amendment with Mundy Township for CDBG projects (no cost change) and two $15,000 accommodation‑tax grants for a rodeo and a soccer friendly match. The meeting includes routine approvals of prior minutes and public comment.
- Amend contract with Mundy Township for CDBG‑funded projects (no cost change)
- Approve up to $1,000,000 agreement with Flint & Genesee Group for convention and visitor services, funded by accommodation tax
- Approve up to $15,000 grant to Midwest Invitational Rodeo, funded by accommodation tax
- Approve up to $15,000 grant to Flint City Bucks for International Friendly Match, funded by accommodation tax
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Genesee County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts, budget items and appointments. Major items include a $1,513,646.34 janitorial services agreement with Du‑all Cleaning Inc., a $464,913.42 contract for jail shower installations, and a $168,000 parking agreement with the Flint Downtown Development Authority. The board also considers a $44,600 elevator repair contract with Otis Elevator Company and a $78,818.80 purchase order to SHI for a guest registration system. Additional agenda items cover appointments, proclamations and health‑related agreements.
- Approve $1,513,646.34 janitorial services contract with Du‑all Cleaning Inc. for county buildings
- Approve $464,913.42 contract with SmartComm LLC for stainless‑steel showers in the Genesee County Jail
- Approve $168,000.00 parking agreement with Flint Downtown Development Authority for employee parking
- Approve $78,818.80 purchase order to SHI for guest registration and queuing system for the Tower Project
- Approve $44,600.00 expedited procurement to Otis Elevator Company for Administration Building East elevator repair
The Board approved the meeting minutes from March 12, 2025 and appointed George Wilkinson to the Bishop Airport Authority and Anne Figueroa to the Genesee District Library. Several contracts and funding items were approved, including a $1,513,646.34 janitorial services agreement, a $464,913.42 jail shower installation contract, and $529,356 in Healthy Start carryover funding. Additional approvals covered a guest registration system purchase order, a $40,000 contract with the Genesee County Agricultural Society, and the Equity in All Policies resolution.
- Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-1351)
- Appointed George Wilkinson to Bishop Airport Authority (5‑vote approval)
- Appointed Anne Figueroa to Genesee District Library (7‑vote approval)
- Approved purchase order to SHI for guest registration system
- Approved contract with Genesee County Agricultural Society up to $40,000
- Approved $1,513,646.34 janitorial services contract with Du‑all Cleaning Inc.
- Approved $464,913.42 agreement with SmartComm LLC for jail shower installation
- Approved $529,356 Healthy Start Carryover Funding
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Community & Economic Development Committee
The Community & Economic Development Committee will review the 2024 Annual Report for Explore Flint & Genesee and consider a letter of support for Priority Waste’s Materials Recovery Facility. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 PM on March 19, 2025, at Harris Auditorium.
- Review 2024 Annual Report for Explore Flint & Genesee
- Consider letter of support for Priority Waste facility
- Meeting at Harris Auditorium, 1101 Beach St.
The committee moved to refer a letter of support for Priority Waste’s Materials Recovery Facility and Processing and Transfer Facility. The motion was carried with Commissioners Brown, Weighill, and Avery voting aye; Commissioners Flewelling and Loyd were absent. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Letter of support for Priority Waste facility referred (motion carried)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will consider three contract approvals: a $1,513,646.34 janitorial services agreement with Du‑all Cleaning Inc.; a $464,913.42 contract with SmartComm LLC for stainless‑steel showers at the county jail; and a grant‑funded contract up to $10,525,000 with Granger Construction for Phase 2 of the Flint River Restoration Project. The committee will also receive the Parks & Recreation Commission’s 2024 annual report and discuss the County Road Commission. Decisions will be recorded in the meeting minutes.
- Approve up to $1,513,646.34 janitorial services contract with Du‑all Cleaning Inc.
- Approve $464,913.42 contract with SmartComm LLC for jail shower installation
- Approve up to $10,525,000 grant‑funded contract with Granger Construction for Flint River Restoration Phase 2
- Receive and file Genesee County Parks & Recreation Commission 2024 Annual Report
- Discuss Genesee County Road Commission
The Public Works Committee approved the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It referred the janitorial services contract with Du‑all Cleaning Inc. and the Parks & Recreation annual report for filing. The committee postponed discussion of the Genesee County Road Commission and the $10.5 million Phase 2 Flint River Restoration Project. It also referred the jail shower installation contract with SmartComm LLC.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-1314)
- Referred Du‑all Cleaning Inc. janitorial services agreement (up to $1,513,646.34) (RES-2025-1186)
- Postponed Genesee County Road Commission discussion (RES-2025-1275)
- Referred Parks & Recreation 2024 Annual Report filing (RES-2025-1276)
- Referred SmartComm LLC. jail shower installation agreement ($464,913.42) (RES-2025-1278)
- Postponed Phase 2 Flint River Restoration Project agreement ($10,525,000) (RES-2025-1285)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee will vote on four approvals: a request to submit the 2025‑2026 Head Start Grant application, an agreement up to $100,000 with the National Minority Quality Forum to support the Flint Cancer Study, a partnership with Michigan State University for student practicum education, and a $529,356 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration for the Healthy Start program.
- Approve request to submit 2025‑2026 Head Start Grant application (RES‑2025‑1225)
- Approve up to $100,000 agreement with National Minority Quality Forum for Flint Cancer Study (RES‑2025‑1246)
- Approve agreement with Michigan State University for student practicum education (RES‑2025‑1301)
- Approve $529,356 grant from Health Resources and Services Administration for Healthy Start program (RES‑2025‑1302)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Governmental Operations Committee
The Governmental Operations Committee will review a multi-year parking agreement and a furniture purchase for the Sheriff's Office. The body will also consider a resolution regarding equity in policies and two proclamations.
- Agreement with Flint Downtown Development Authority for employee parking at $168,000 annually (May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2028)
- Purchase order for Pinnacle Design for Office of the Sheriff furniture not to exceed $40,382.34
- Equity in All Policies Resolution requested by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission
- 2025 Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month Proclamation
- 2025 Crime Victims’ Rights Week Proclamation
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Finance Committee
The Genesee County Finance Committee will consider several approvals, including a purchase order to SHI for $78,818.80 to fund a guest registration and queuing system for the Tower Project. It will also vote on a contract with the Genesee County Agricultural Society for up to $40,000 under the Accommodation Ordinance, and forward paid county bills totaling $10,465,725.33 for two weeks in February and March. Additionally, the committee will review a proposed amendment to the 2024‑2025 appropriations budget.
- Approve purchase order to SHI for $78,818.80 for a guest registration and queuing system for the Tower Project (RES-2025-1161)
- Approve contract with Genesee County Agricultural Society for up to $40,000 under the Accommodation Ordinance (RES-2025-1242)
- Forward and file paid county bills for weeks ending 2/23/2025 and 3/2/2025 totaling $10,465,725.33 (RES-2025-1265)
- Approve proposed budget amendment to the 2024‑2025 Appropriations Resolution for various line items (RES-2025-1288)
- Approve minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting (RES-2025-1310)
The committee approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting. Four items were referred for further action: a purchase order to SHI for $78,818.80, a contract with the Genesee County Agricultural Society up to $40,000, forwarding paid county bills totaling $10,465,725.33, and a budget amendment to the 2024‑2025 appropriations. No other decisions were made.
- Approved meeting minutes (RES-2025-1310)
- Referred purchase order to SHI for $78,818.80 (RES-2025-1161)
- Referred contract with Genesee County Agricultural Society up to $40,000 (RES-2025-1242)
- Referred forwarding of paid county bills totaling $10,465,725.33 (RES-2025-1265)
- Referred budget amendment to 2024-2025 appropriations (RES-2025-1288)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Genesee County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts and budget items, including a $250,000 agreement with New Paths Inc. to provide Medicated Assisted Treatment in the county jail. Other items include purchase orders for Dell computing equipment and Scioto Services janitorial services, as well as acceptance of a $25,000 perinatal health grant. The board will also consider a budget amendment and a waste‑collection services agreement.
- Approve $250,000 agreement with New Paths Inc. for Medicated Assisted Treatment in the jail (RES-2025-1251)
- Approve purchase order to Dell, Inc. up to $111,422.50 for computing equipment (RES-2025-1159)
- Approve purchase order to Scioto Services for $153,166.36 for janitorial services (RES-2025-1224)
- Accept $25,000 Glow and Grow Grant from Region 6 Perinatal Quality Collaborative (RES-2025-1211)
- Approve agreement with ERG Environmental Services for Household Hazardous Waste Collection program (cost from account 2321-735.00-872.006) (RES-2025-1203)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Public Works Committee
The Genesee County Public Works Committee will consider approval of a three-year janitorial services agreement with Du-All Cleaning Inc. and a purchase order for Scioto Services. The committee will also discuss the Genesee County Road Commission.
- Approval of janitorial services agreement with Du-All Cleaning Inc. (max $1,513,646.34)
- Approval of purchase order for Scioto Services ($153,166.36)
- Discussion with Genesee County Road Commission
- Approval of February 19, 2025 meeting minutes
- Public comment period
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee will meet to discuss new business and review previous minutes. The primary action item is the acceptance of a grant to address health disparities and birth outcomes.
- Approval to accept $25,000.00 Glow and Grow Grant from Region 6 Perinatal Quality Collaborative (RES-2025-1211)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Governmental Operations Committee
The Genesee County Governmental Operations Committee will consider approving a tuition discount agreement with the University of Michigan-Flint and a $250,000 contract for medication-assisted treatment at the county jail.
- Approval of MOU with University of Michigan-Flint for employee tuition discount
- Approval of $250,000 agreement with New Paths Inc. for jail MAT/MOUD services
- Request to declare March 2025 as Women's History Month
- Approval of February 19, 2025 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review a purchase order for Dell, Inc. and a proposed amendment to the 2024-2025 Appropriations Resolution. The body will also receive and file paid county bills totaling $22,118,308.87.
- Purchase order to Dell, Inc. not to exceed $111,422.50 for computing equipment
- Paid county bills for weeks ending 02.09.2025 and 02.16.2025 totaling $22,118,308.87
- Proposed amendment to 2024-2025 Appropriations Resolution for various line items
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Community & Economic Development Committee
The Community & Economic Development Committee will discuss the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Action Plan. The committee is also reviewing an agreement with ERG Environmental Services for hazardous waste collection.
- Agreement with ERG Environmental Services for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program (Account 2321-735.00-872.006)
- 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan & 2025 Action Plan
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several high-value contracts, grant applications for county parks, and board appointments. The meeting includes a decision on a FOIA request appeal and various budget amendments for county services.
- Borrowing Resolution for 2024 Delinquent Taxes not to exceed $45,000,000.00
- Architectural services contract with DLZ for Recycle & Education Center not to exceed $398,000.00
- Grant application for 8 pickleball courts at Linden County Park for $400,000.00
- Contract with Genesee Intermediate School District for violence prevention services not to exceed $65,000.00
- Budget amendment up to $100,000.00 for senior center congregate meal program
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Public Works Committee
The Genesee County Public Works Committee will meet on February 19, 2025. It will approve the minutes from the February 5 meeting and receive an update on the Flint River Restoration Project (25-093). The committee will consider approving a contract with DLZ for architectural services to design the county's Recycle & Education Center, not to exceed $398,000 and funded from account 2321-735.00-804.000.
- Approve meeting minutes from February 5, 2025 (RES-2025-1196)
- Update on Flint River Restoration Project (25-093)
- Approve contract with DLZ up to $398,000 for design of Recycle & Education Center (account 2321-735.00-804.000, RES-2025-1137)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Governmental Operations Committee
The Governmental Operations Committee will review several service contracts and healthcare options. The body is deciding on funding for violence prevention, employee mental health services, and physician services for the Juvenile Justice Center.
- Contract with Genesee Intermediate School District for violence prevention not to exceed $65,000.00
- Agreement with WeConnect for employee and family mental health services not to exceed $28,800.00
- Contract extension with West Publishing Corporation for electronic legal research totaling $144,300.96
- $10,000.00 amendment to Dr. Larry Kage's contract for Juvenile Justice Center physician services
- Request by Healthcare Coalition to provide dental and vision insurance buy-up options
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will consider several financial approvals, including a change order that raises the Flint River Restoration Project contract to $15,928,686.56. Other items include agreements for code enforcement, ambulance dispatch, and various county services, as well as budget adjustments and collective bargaining ratifications. The meeting also includes a motion to enter closed session for contract negotiations.
- Change order to Granger Construction Company increasing Flint River Restoration Project to $15,928,686.56 (RES-2025-0077)
- Purchase order to Motorola for $33,090.00 for mobile license plate readers for the Sheriff’s Office (RES-2025-0021)
- Agreement with Mt. Morris Township for $40,000.00 code enforcement services (RES-2025-0020)
- Agreement with Community Care Ambulance up to $27,000.00 for dispatch services to the Medical Examiner’s Office (RES-2025-0069)
- Budget amendment to 2024‑2025 appropriations for various line items (RES-2025-0078)
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss a change order for the Flint River Restoration Project. The committee is reviewing an increase to the contract with Granger Construction Company.
- Change order for Granger Construction Company increasing total contract to $15,928,686.56 for Flint River Restoration Project in-river work
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee will review several agreements, including a funding modification for the Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency. The body is also considering contracts for medical examiner scene investigation and health department strategic planning.
- Agreement modification with Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency for $112,637.54
- Agreements with multiple vendors for Medical Examiner scene investigation services
- Agreement with UM-Flint for data collection and reporting services up to $27,980.00
- Approval of 2025 Genesee County Veteran Organization Relief Program
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Governmental Operations Committee
The Governmental Operations Committee will approve the minutes from the Jan. 22, 2025 meeting. It will also vote on creating a budgeted Constituent Relations Representative position in the Board Office. The committee will consider two purchase orders: $33,090 to Motorola for mobile license plate readers for the Sheriff’s Office and $62,806.93 to Pinnacle Design for furnishings at the Legal Resource Center. A staffing change request for the Sheriff’s Office—to eliminate a Deputy Training position and create a Training Sergeant—will also be decided.
- Approve purchase order to Motorola for $33,090 to buy mobile license plate readers for the Sheriff’s Office (account 1010-316.01-978.000)
- Approve purchase order to Pinnacle Design for $62,806.93 for furnishings at the Legal Resource Center (account 4960-255.06-975.007)
- Approve creation of a budgeted Constituent Relations Representative position in the Board Office
- Approve staffing change: eliminate Deputy Training position and create Training Sergeant in the Sheriff’s Office
- Approve minutes from the Jan. 22, 2025 meeting (RES-2025-01133)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Finance Committee
The Genesee County Finance Committee will consider approving an agreement with Community Care Ambulance for dispatch services to the Medical Examiner’s Office, up to $27,000. It will also receive and file copies of county bills paid for the weeks ending Dec. 29, 2024 through Jan. 19, 2025, totaling $19,684,314.35. Finally, the committee will vote on a proposed amendment to the 2024‑2025 appropriations resolution for various line items.
- Approve agreement with Community Care Ambulance, not to exceed $27,000, for Medical Examiner dispatch services (RES‑2025‑0069)
- Receive and file paid county bills for weeks ending 12/29/2024, 1/5/2025, 1/12/2025, 1/19/2025, total $19,684,314.35 (RES‑2025‑0071)
- Approve proposed budget amendment to 2024‑2025 Appropriations Resolution (RES‑2025‑0078)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Community & Economic Development Committee
The Community & Economic Development Committee will meet to approve minutes from January 8 and consider a contract with Mt. Morris Township for code enforcement services.
- Approval of January 8, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approval of $40,000 agreement with Mt. Morris Township for code enforcement
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several service contracts, budget amendments, and personnel appointments. The meeting includes a decision on a FOIA request appeal and closed sessions regarding union contract negotiations.
- Contract with Comcast for internet services at county buildings for $138,960.00
- Purchase order to VMware for data center licensing not to exceed $47,292.48
- Agreement with A 2J for legal kiosks at the Legal Resource Center for $24,350.00
- Purchase order to NM K-9 and J&S Training for a new K-9 and training not to exceed $17,000.00
- Approval to advertise for seats on the Road Commission, Bishop Airport Authority, and Genesee District Library
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Appointments Committee
The Genesee County Appointments Committee will review a draft appointment policy and approve advertisements for vacancies on the Road Commission, Airport Authority, and District Library boards.
- Review draft appointment policy RES-2025-0072
- Approve advertisements for Road Commission seat
- Approve advertisements for Bishop Airport Authority seat
- Approve advertisements for Genesee District Library seats
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will meet to conduct general business and receive a tower update from Facilities & Operations Director Ray Zanke.
- Tower Update (Item 25-036) presented by Ray Zanke
Human Services Committee
The Genesee County Human Services Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider a request to amend the Local Water Utility Affordability-2025 Agreement with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
- Approval of January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (RES-2025-0061)
- Consideration of amending the Local Water Utility Affordability-2025 Agreement (RES-2024-1602)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Governmental Operations Committee
The Governmental Operations Committee will vote to approve an agreement with A 2J that provides $24,350 for legal kiosks at Genesee County's Legal Resource Center. It will also consider a purchase order of up to $17,000 to NM K‑9 and J&S Training for a new narcotics‑patrol dog and 5‑6 weeks of training. The meeting includes routine approval of the January 8, 2025 minutes and a public comment period.
- Approve $24,350 agreement with A 2J for legal kiosks at the Legal Resource Center (RES-2025-0016)
- Approve purchase order up to $17,000 to NM K‑9 and J&S Training for a new K9 and related training (RES-2025-0037)
- Approve minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting (RES-2025-0060)
- Public comment to the committee
- Routine agenda items: communications, old business, other business
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review several spending requests and a budget amendment. The body is deciding on service contracts for internet and data center infrastructure, as well as a grant-funded staffing position.
- Contract with Comcast for $138,960.00 for internet services at county buildings
- Purchase order to VMware not to exceed $47,292.48 for data center licensing
- Request to create, post, and fill one grant-funded Health Educator position
- Full Faith & Credit for Wheeler IC Drain #1336 Borrowing
- Proposed budget amendment to 2024-2025 Appropriations Resolution