Saginaw County committees review budgets, funding requests; no decisions yet
Saginaw County committees met this week to review budget proposals, funding requests, and interlocal agreements, but no formal decisions were made. All three recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. The items discussed will likely return for action at future board meetings.
Courts & Public Safety Committee (Aug. 4)
The committee received the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and budget resolution from the 9-1-1 Communications Center Authority. It also heard a presentation from the Saginaw-Tuscola Medical Control Authority. No substantive decisions were listed on the agenda.
County Services Committee (Aug. 5)
Committee members reviewed several financial and programmatic requests, including:
- A request to approve the revised 2027 Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! Interlocal Agreement.
- A resolution affirming accommodation tax use for the Frankenmuth Indoor Sports Complex loan repayment.
- A request for financial support from the YMCA of Saginaw to replace a chemical control unit.
- A Saginaw Future request for $53,115.53 in performance-based funding.
- A Bay City Public Schools millage request report submission.
These items were discussed but not voted on.
Finance & Human Resources (Aug. 6)
The committee reviewed monthly financial statements and vendor transactions totaling more than $18 million. Specific amounts included $9,566,274.89 for June and $8,512,595.78 for July. Members also considered several budget increases:
- $108,937 for the Sheriff's Law Enforcement Fund.
- $361,400 for H.W. Browne Airport, covering fuel and capital items.
- $304,120 for DHHS to cover a shortfall in specialized care costs.
- Up to $12,000 for Board of Commissioners Professional Development from the General Fund.
All figures are as listed on the agenda; no approvals were recorded.
Coming up
Two meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 11:
- **Executive Committee** – Will discuss a Community Recognition Award, approve minutes from June 16, and enter closed sessions to discuss attorney-client privileged communication regarding pending litigation in *Cooper v County of Saginaw* (MCL 15.268(e)) and employment contracts for the County Administrator and Health Officer/Director (MCL 15.268(a)). Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- **Committee of the Whole** – Will hear a presentation by Joseph Rivet, Executive Director of the Michigan State Land Bank Authority, and discuss commissioner compensation and benefits. No formal votes are expected; only motions to refer or postpone are allowed. Public comment is also limited to 3 minutes.
Residents interested in these topics can attend the meetings or review the official agendas and minutes on the county's website.