To: Martin L. Cousineau, Finance Committee Chairperson
From: Sheriff Christopher R. Swanson
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RE: Emergency Purchase of kitchen supplies to Cooks Direct to replace broken drying racks and food transport carts in the amount of $56,545.00; the cost of this purchase would be paid through account #1010-351.00-978.000
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Emergency Purchase of Kitchen supplies to replace broken drying racks and food transport carts. This purchase would be purchased through account string #1010-351.00-978.000 in the amount of $56,545.00 to Cooks Direct.
BACKGROUND:
Due to constant use to provide meals to 600 plus inmates three times a day the kitchen of the Genesee County Jail needs replacement carts to transport inmate meals and racks to properly dry cooking equipment. The cost of this purchased is covered by a grant at no cost to the general budget
DISCUSSION:
The transports carts and drying racks used in the kitchen of the Genesee County jail need emergency replacement. The current condition of these carts is putting inmates and staff at risk for injury and are beyond repairable by Facilities and Operations staff.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
This expense is covered by grant funds and will be purchased account #1010-351.00-978.00 in the amount of $56,545.00. Due to the lead time on getting these supplies a budget amendment is being processed to FY 2025 budget. The 12-week lead time on getting this equipment requires to be submitted as an emergency in addition to the deteriorating equipment.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
No longer need to repair current racks and carts being used.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Emergency purchase conforms to the County Priority of health and safety for its citizens.
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 Genesee County Sheriff to authorize an emergency Purchase Order to Cooks Direct to purchase drying racks and food transport carts, in an amount not to exceed $56,545.00 to be paid from account 1010-351.00-978.000, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the September 11, 2024 meeting of the Finance Committee of this Board).