To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Approval of a request by Genesee Parks and Recreation Commission to accept a grant from Mary Elizabeth Adams Manley Beautification Fund through Community Foundation of Greater Flint in the amount of $12,000.00
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval to accept a grant from the Mary Elizabeth Adams Manley Beautification Fund through the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, in the amount of $12,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation is addressing the need for swing set improvements in the City of Flint park system, including the installation of safety surfacing under five swing sets, which is imperative on playgrounds to reduce and prevent serious injuries and protect the youth of our community.
DISCUSSION:
The grant period is 6/1/25 - 12/31/25.
No match.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND. NO USE OF PARKS FUND.
Funds to be deposited into account 2085-792.00-674-029.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Grant acceptance supports our service to the community, safe communities, and encourages public health.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Parks and Recreation Director to authorize accepting the Mary Elizabeth Adams Manley Beautification Fund grant through the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, in the amount of $12,000.00, to install safety surfacing under five swing sets in the City of Flint park system, for the period commencing June 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the June 11, 2025 meeting of the Public Works Committee of this Board), and the Chief Financial Officer is directed to record the attached budget amendment.