To: Dale K. Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Sam Olson, Juvenile and Probate Court Administrator
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RE: Approval of a contract extension with Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc., whereby Peckham will provide vocational rehabilitation services for youth in the Career Academy and Career Academy Plus program, and for youth placed into Juvenile Justice Center residential program for a two-month term commencing October 1, 2025 through November 28, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $106,666.67, to be paid from account 2920-663.07-801.000
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Court is requesting approval of a two-month contract extension with Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. (“Peckham”), whereby Peckham will provide vocational rehabilitation services for youth in the Career Academy and Career Academy Plus program, and for youth placed in the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center residential program for a term commencing October 1, 2025 through November 28, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $106,666.67 to be paid from account 2920-663.07-801.000.
BACKGROUND:
Peckham has provided vocational rehabilitation services for youth who have been court-ordered to participate in court school-based programming. The underlying contract was entered into between the parties in FY 2024-25, reflected in Resolution # 2024-1221. Peckham will no longer be a juvenile service provider, effective November 28, 2025, as the Court transitions to a local day treatment and community-based service program for its court-involved youth. The present request ensures a responsible transition for youth currently in programming.
DISCUSSION:
Peckham provides a specialized trades program for youth aged 14-19 who have been court-ordered to participate in the Career Academy, Career Academy Plus, or the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center residential program. The specialized trades program is designed to maximum the youth’s individual and personal functioning through a combination of hard and soft-skill progressions related to specific career interests. Structured programming is offered related to construction trades or hospitality arts that will open pathways to a living wage, job stability, and professional fulfillment. Students can earn industry recognized credentials that will equip students with relevant skills and certifications to transition into work upon completion of the programs. Peckham will no longer be a juvenile service provider, effective November 28, 2025, as the Court transitions to a local day treatment and community-based service program for its court-involved youth. The present request ensures a responsible transition for youth currently in programming.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The cost of the contract extension is not to exceed $106,666,67 to be paid from account 2920-663.07-801.000. The services are part of the approved Child Care Fund annual plan and budget for FY 2025-26.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The services foster healthy, livable, and safe communities.
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 Juvenile and Probate Court Administrator to authorize extending the professional services contract between Genesee County and Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. (Peckham), whereby Peckham will provide vocational rehabilitation services for youth in the Career Academy and Career Academy Plus program, and for youth placed in the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center residential program, for the period commencing October 1, 2025, through November 28, 2025, at a total cost not to exceed $106,666.67 to be paid from account 2920-663.07-801.000, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documentation being on file with the official records of the October 8, 2025 meeting of the Governmental Operations Committee of this Board), and the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to execute the contract extension on behalf of Genesee County.