To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Approval of a purchase order to various vendors for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00, to provide for the purchase of lawnmower blades and specific repair parts at Genesee County's Parks & Recreation; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from the accounts listed
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval to purchase blades and specific repair parts from the following vendors, for FYE 2026, in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00:
Flint New Holland; Reinders; Tri County Equipment
BACKGROUND:
Parks maintain equipment for grounds maintenance. Purchases are for blades and specific repair parts for equipment.
DISCUSSION:
Purchases will be based on availability and cost.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Budgeted expenses to be paid from accounts:
6665-770.11-931.000 - $94,000
2080-770.34-930.000 - $1,000
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Approval ensures the ability to properly maintain equipment and adequately service facilities, providing quality facilities to residents and visitors of Genesee County.
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 Parks and Recreation Director to authorize expenditures and Purchase Orders to Flint New Holland, Reinders, and Tri County Equipment, in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00, for budgeted blades and specific repair parts purchases as needed over the course of FYE 2026, with $94,000.00 being paid from account 6665-770.11-931.000 and $1,000.00 being paid from account 2080-770.34-930.000, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request being on file with the official records of the October 22, 2025 meeting of the Public Works Committee of this Board).