To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Joshua Freeman, Director of Administration
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RE: Approval of a Purchase Agreement for 452 S. Saginaw St. in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00; the cost of this purchase agreement will be paid from account 2132-801.00-975.000
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a purchase agreement for 452 S. Saginaw St to be used for MSU-Extension
BACKGROUND:
MSU-Extension was formally located in the GCCARD building on N. Saginaw St. When Genesee County sold the building, MSU-E relocated to a temporary facility. Since that time, they have attempted to find a permanent home that will meet their programming needs.
DISCUSSION:
In searching for a permanent location, MSU-E determined that it would be more cost effective to purchase a building instead of entering a long-term lease. The Crim Fitness Foundation is in the process of moving from their current location and entered discussions with MSU-E about the possible purchase of their space in the Land Bank Center. Using fund balance from the MSU-E millage, Genesee County will purchase the building on behalf of MSU-E and charge back to the millage, on an annual basis, any costs associated with building operations.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There will be no impact on Human Resources.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The MSU-E millage has sufficient fund balance to make this purchase. The purchase will be paid from account 2132-801.00-975.000.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
This purchase will have limited impact on Facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
There will be limited impact on Technology.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This purchase furthers the Board of County Commissioners’ commitment to the long-term financial stability of the County. In purchasing this building, we are reducing costs so that limited resources can be redirected to services for residents.
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 Director of Administration to authorize entering into a purchase agreement between Genesee County and the Crim Fitness Foundation for the purchase of the condominium unit property located at 452 South Saginaw Street in Flint, Michigan, to be used as the permanent home for the MSU-Extension and its programming, at a cost of $300,000.00 to be paid from account 2132-801.00-975.000, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the April 16, 2025 meeting of the Public Works Committee of this Board), the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to execute the purchase agreement and any necessary transfer documents, and the Chief Financial Officer is directed to record the attached budget amendment.