To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Lynn M. Radzilowski, Senior Services Director
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RE: Approval of a proposed 5% increase to the seventeen (17) senior millage-funded senior centers for FYE 2027
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a 5% increase to the seventeen (17) senior millage-funded senior centers for FYE 2027
BACKGROUND:
Last year, this Board approved the creation of a task force to review current allocations and needs in the community around the Senior Services Millage. That group provided recommendations in June, including increasing funding to the senior centers.
DISCUSSION:
The Senior Services Task Force recommended four High Priority areas for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners. One of those areas included reviewing and increasing the annual millage funds allocated to senior centers. The Department of Senior Services is recommending a 5% increase to the current allocation of each center. The total amount of increased funding for all 17 current centers would be $456,170.00 and would be paid from existing senior millage fund balance.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Funding for the senior centers comes 100% from the senior millage budget. There are no general fund dollars. The increase would be paid out of the fund balance #2231-691.00.801.004
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The senior millage programs and services provide a range of supports that directly contribute to seniors' well-being and safety by funding initiatives that promote health, safety, and a high quality of life. The contracts additionally support the provision of free services to seniors that directly impact their financial well-being. By offering no-cost services, we can help alleviate financial burdens on seniors and help them manage their resources more effectively. By continuing partnerships with senior centers and service providers, the programs and services foster an inclusive and collaborative culture. Moreover, the programs and services contribute to community growth by expanding the reach and scope of services available to seniors.
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 Director of the Department of Senior Services to increase the annual funding for the 17 millage-funded senior centers by 5% for FYE 27 is approved (a copy of the memorandum request being on file with the official records of the July 15, 2026 meeting of the Human Services Committee of this Board).