Genesee County, MI

Board of County Commissioners

Finance Committee

Human Services Committee

Community & Economic Development Committee

Public Works Committee

Governmental Operations Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

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

• Priorities Discussion

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Finance Committee

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

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

Public Works Committee

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

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

Human Services Committee

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

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

Community & Economic Development Committee

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

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

Governmental Operations Committee

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Human Services Committee

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

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

Finance Committee

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Public Works Committee

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

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

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

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

Governmental Operations Committee

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

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

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

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

Community & Economic Development Committee

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

The Board of County Commissioners approved a request to place a renewal question for the Health Services Millage on the November 2026 ballot. This followed a reconsideration of the original resolution.

• Approved reconsideration of RES-2026-0404 regarding the Health Services Millage (7-2)
• Approved RES-2026-0404 as amended to place the Health Services Millage renewal on the November 2026 ballot (7-2)

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2026 Summer Property Tax Levy and a $975,572 grant for the Flint River Restoration Project. Other actions included approving several service contracts for the Juvenile Justice Center and the creation of the Genesee County Sports & Entertainment Commission.

• Approved 2026 Summer Property Tax Levy
• Approved $975,572 NOAA grant for Flint River Restoration Project
• Approved agreement with Wayman Britt Enterprises to create Genesee County Sports & Entertainment Commission
• Approved $240,000 agreement with Mt. Morris Schools for Juvenile Justice Center educational services
• Approved $375,544 agreement with Variety Food Services for Juvenile Justice Center food services
• Approved $149,500 payment to Karpel Solutions for Prosecutor's office document management
• Approved re-advertising for one vacant seat on the Genesee County Road Commission
• Approved $58,993 purchase order to BS&A for annual software maintenance

Finance Committee

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

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

Human Services Committee

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

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

Governmental Operations Committee

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

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

Public Works Committee

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

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

Community & Economic Development Committee

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Public Works Committee

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

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

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

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

Human Services Committee

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

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

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

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

Governmental Operations Committee

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

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

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

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

Finance Committee

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

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

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

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

Community & Economic Development Committee

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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