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:

Government Operations & Public Works

• Approved the renaming of Genesee County Animal Control to Genesee County Animal Care, better reflecting the department’s mission as a no-kill shelter focused on care, protection, and placement.
• Approved the placement of the Arts & Culture Millage renewal on the August 2026 ballot.
• Approval of a request by Genesee County’s Drain Commissioner to sell the Hogan Road Boat Launch – Parcel No. 06-19-300-022 to Fenton Township.
• Approved an agreement between Genesee County and the U.S. Department of War to provide for the Skillbridge Program.
• Approved a purchase order to FLOCK, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, to renew the services for hardware and software products for twenty (20) FLOCK Safety Falcon Cameras; the term of this coverage is from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Finance & Administration

• Approved the assignment of General Fund balance for deficit reduction and capital improvements.
• Approved budget amendments for various county line items as part of the 2025–2026 appropriations process.
• Approved a $1.1 million annual agreement with the Flint & Genesee Group to continue Convention and Visitor Bureau services through March 31, 2028.

Community & Human Services

• Approved submission of the 2026–2027 Head Start Grant Application.
• Approved an agreement with the Greater Flint Health Coalition, not to exceed $500,000 annually, to continue the Mid-Michigan Community Health Access Program through March 31, 2028.
• Approved the 2026 Genesee County Military and Veterans Gala
• Approved applications for major parks grants to support Phase 2 of the Stepping Stone Falls lot development, an educational dock at For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, and entrance and lot improvements at Bluebell Beach.
• Approved a contract amendment for the Chevy Commons Play Garden Project, bringing the total contract amount to $1,571,800 for design and project administration services.
• Approved installation of new playground equipment at Broome Park and Sarginson Park.

Appointments

• Appointed Commissioner Gary Goetzinger to the Land Bank Board for a partial term ending September 30, 2027.
• Approved the advertisement of appointments to the Genesee Health
  System and the Metropolitan Planning Commission.

Click here to watch the meeting on YouTube.

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