To: Dale K. Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Christopher R. Swanson, Sheriff
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RE: Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and the Genesee County Associations of Fire Chiefs, in an amount not to exceed $66,774.92, to provide materials for the Genesee County Hazmat Team; the term of this agreement is from January 1, 2026 through January 1, 2029; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 2832-426.00-801.000
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Office of Genesee County Emergency Management requests to accept a contract between Genesee County and the Genesee County Associations of Fire Chiefs for the term of January 1, 2026, through January 1, 2029., in the amount of $66,774.92 for the term of the contract.
BACKGROUND:
The attached contract ensures The Genesee County Hazmat Team will respond to incidents involving hazardous materials, such as chemical spills, gas leaks, and radiological incidents. The primary goal is to contain and control the release of hazardous substances to protect public health and the environment. The Hazmat Team will assess each situation to identify the hazardous materials involved. Once identified, the team will work to contain and mitigate the release. This may involve sealing leaks, neutralizing chemicals, or using absorbent materials to control spills. The Hazmat Teams goal is to minimize the environmental impact of hazardous materials incidents. The Genesee County Fire Chiefs will attempt to recover the costs of the incident by submitting claims to the parties responsible. Additionally, the Genesee County Fire Chiefs ensures that the Hazmat Team's apparatus, equipment, and supplies needed for responding to hazardous material incidents are properly maintained. The Genesee County Fire Chief also agree to be listed as the primary response team for the Genesee County Water and Waste Department with two sites in Genesee County and one in Lapeer County.
DISCUSSION:
None
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Contract to be paid from account #2832-426.00-801.000 in the amount of $66,774.92 for the term of the contract including invoices yet to be paid from 2024-2025.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This contract request complies with the County priorities by ensuring safer 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 Office of Genese County Sheriff to authorize entering into a professional services contract between Genesee County and the Genesee County Associations of Fire Chiefs, Michigan Association (“Fire Chiefs”), whereby the Fire Chiefs will provide the response, on behalf of Genesee County Emergency Management, to incidents involving hazardous materials for the term commencing January 1, 2026, through January 1, 2029, at a total cost not to exceed $66,774.92 to be paid from the Emergency Management account 2832-426.00-801.000, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the January 21, 2026 meeting of the Governmental Operations Committee of this Board), the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to execute the contract on behalf of Genesee County, and the Chief Financial Officer is directed to record the attached budget amendment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract includes payments for invoices from 2024 and 2025, and the payment of those invoices will be made from the total contract amount of $66,774.92.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract transfers ownership of four hazardous waste team vehicles from Genesee County to the Fire Chiefs in exchange for the Fire Chiefs agreeing to assume all liability and responsibility for operating the hazardous materials response team in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.