Genesee County, MI — On Wednesday evening, the Genesee County Board of Commissioners convened its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Here’s a recap of some of the action:

Public Safety & Justice Services

• Approved a Hazmat Team agreement with the Genesee County Associations of Fire Chiefs, not to exceed $66,774.92, for Jan. 1, 2026–Jan. 1, 2029.
• Approved State Court Administrative Office grant awards for 67th District Court: $53,650 (Legal Resource Center) and $70,000 (Operation Drive Program).
• Approved facilities-related change orders connected to justice sites: underground asbestos removal at the former Juvenile Justice Center (not to exceed $200,000) and WTA Architects specs for Jail roof/concrete structure work and Historic Courthouse snowmelt (not to exceed $116,294).

Government Operations & Policy

• Approved a change to the appointment process for the Metropolitan Planning Commission.
• Approved a proposed change to the Genesee County Planning Ordinance.
• Approved posting of four positions on the Genesee County Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (three for the public, one for a county employee).
• Approved performance expectations and professional improvement plans for the Director of Administration and Corporation Counsel.

Finance & Administration

• Approved the Treasurer’s request for 2026 borrowing for 2025 delinquent taxes.
• Approved major IT and fleet actions, including Dell computer/docking station purchases (not to exceed $65,000), a 3-year Microsoft licensing agreement totaling $857,820.57, and 2026 vehicle purchases.
• Approved purchase orders not to exceed $46,000 for water system supplies and parts.

Community & Human Services

• Approved Parks & Recreation staffing actions to strengthen programming and operations, including creation/posting/filling of Park Program Manager, Parks Reservations Coordinator, and part-time Park Naturalist positions.
• Approved a $150,000 Great Lakes Fishery Trust grant award to support Flint River Access development at the Swartz Creek confluence.
• Approved a $32,650 Greater Flint Health Coalition grant award supporting Keep Genesee County Beautiful and the Greater Flint REACH initiative.
• Approved the FY 2025–2026 contract with the City of Flint (Mays Senior and Community Service Center), not to exceed $54,744.
• Approved an agreement with MDHHS for Community Services Block Grant Services totaling $492,633 through the Community Action Resource Department.
• Approved a resolution recognizing March 2026 as Women’s History Month in Genesee County.

Appointments

• Approved the proposed change to the appointment process for the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission.

Click here to watch the meeting on YouTube.

Click here for the meeting schedule, agendas, and minutes.