Genesee County, MI — On Wednesday evening, the Genesee County Board of Commissioners convened its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. The Board received reports from the Genesee County Health Department, the Genesee County Medical Control Authority, the Genesee County Department of Veterans Services, and representatives from Genesee County Parks and the Genesee County Parks & Recreation Commission.

The Board also approved a resolution to suspend construction of the planned Genesee County Recycling & Education Center at the former McDonald Dairy property, located at the intersection of Chavez Drive and Robert T. Longway Boulevard in Flint. Under the approved resolution, County staff have been directed to identify three to six alternative locations throughout Genesee County that could accommodate a permanent recycling and education center.

Appointments

• Commissioner Charles Winfrey was reappointed to the Mass Transportation Authority for a two-year term expiring on 12-31-2028.
• Stephanie Cosner was appointed to the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission for a partial term expiring 3-28-27.

Community & Economic Development

• Approved an agreement with Mt. Morris Township extending a contract and transferring funding for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) eligible activities.

Finance

• Approved amendments to the County’s FY 2026–2027 budget.
• Approved an extension and amendment of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) agreement supporting the Otisville Wastewater Treatment Plant Project.

Governmental Operations

• Approved acceptance of an $8.9 million grant from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission to support operations of the Genesee County Office of the Public Defender for FY 2026–2027.
• Approved a resolution recognizing November 2026 as Family Court Awareness Month in Genesee County.

Human Services

• Approved a $12.4 million agreement with Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA) to support Genesee County’s Head Start Program for FY 2026–2027.
• Approved up to $1 million in annual payments to area hospitals to help cover uncompensated medical care.

Public Works

• Approved expedited action on a proposal with Weinstein Electric for engineering and new primary electrical service to the Genesee County Jail.

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