To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Lynn M. Radzilowski, Senior Services Director
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RE: Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Binson’s-Valley Supplemental Staffing, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00, to provide In-Home Personal Care and Homemaking Services for eligible Genesee County seniors from September 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025; the cost for this contract will be paid from account 2231-691.00-883.039
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a new one-month contract with a senior millage budget amendment between Genesee County and Binson’s-Valley Supplemental Staffing, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 to provide In-Home Personal Care and Homemaking Services for eligible Genesee County seniors from September 1st through September 30th; the cost for this contract will be paid from account 2231-691.00-883.039.
BACKGROUND:
A new service provider has been chosen to provide In-Home Personal Care and Homemaking Services along with another current provider (Alternatively Elderly Care, LLC). The other current agency (Family Services Agency of Mid-Michigan) and the new provider need this time to transition the clients without disrupting or stopping services. FSA’s contract will end for this service on September 30, 2025. The funding will come from the fund balance and not exceed $65,000 for the transition month.
DISCUSSION:
Binson’s is a for-profit service provider that receives funding from the senior millage to provide quality services and programs to Genesee County Senior Citizens aged 60 and older within the community.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
N/A
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
All contracts and services that come from the Genesee County Department of Senior Services are funded by the Genesee County Senior Services Millage. The General Fund is not used for these contracts and services. # 2231-691.00-883.039
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
N/A
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
N/A
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The contracts facilitate a range of services that directly contribute to the well-being and safety of seniors, by funding programs and services that promote health, safety, and 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 allow them to manage their resources better. By continuing partnerships with senior centers and service providers, the contracts foster an inclusive and collaborative culture. Moreover, the contracts contribute to community growth by expanding the reach and scope of services available to seniors.
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 the Department of Senior Services to authorize entering into the FY 2025-2026 Service Provider Contract between Genesee County and Alternative Elderly Care, LLC, whereby the contractor will provide In-Home Personal Care and Homemaking Services to county residents who are 60 years of age or older for the one-month term commencing September 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, at a total cost not to exceed $65,000.00 to be paid from account #2231-691.00-883.039, with said budget amount to be finalized following this Board’s approval of the FY 2025-2026 County Budget, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the August 13, 2025 meeting of the Human Services Committee of this Board), and the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to execute the contract on behalf of Genesee County.