To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Approval of purchase orders to various vendors for the fiscal year ending 2027, in an amount not to exceed $89,500.00, to provide for the purchase of vehicle repair parts by Genesee County's Parks & Recreation Commission; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from accounts listed
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval of expenses to the following vendors for the purchase of vehicle repair parts, in an amount not to exceed $89,500.00, for FYE 2027.
Interstate Battery, Mid-Michigan Auto Part, Brown & Sons, RC Fluid, Mid States Bolt & Screw, Midwest Supply, Northwest Automotive, APC Stores
BACKGROUND:
Parks Motor Pool maintains and repairs Parks vehicles and equipment. Purchases are mainly for smaller repair parts that are repaired in house.
DISCUSSION:
Preventative maintenance and repair is essential to keeping safe and reliable vehicles and equipment in operation. Purchases are made 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 - $80,000.00
5080-770.03-931.000 - $6,000.00
2080-770.34-930.000 - $1,500.00
2080-770.31-930.000 - $500.00
2080-770.01-930.000 - $500.00
2080-770.03-930.000 - $500.00
2080-770.05-930.000 - $500.00
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This request aligns with County priorities of promoting healthy, livable, and safe communities and long-term financial stability by ensuring staff have safe, dependable vehicles to provide essential services while supporting responsible stewardship of County resources. Maintaining existing vehicles also reflects a lean management approach by maximizing the value of current assets and controlling long-term operating costs.
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 an expenditure and Purchase Orders to Interstate Battery, Mid-Michigan Auto Parts, Brown & Sons, RC Fluid, Midwest Supply, Northwest Automotive, APC Stores, and Mid States Bolt & Screw, in a total amount not to exceed $89,500.00, for the purchase of vehicle repair parts as needed over the course of FYE 2027, with $80,000.00 being paid from account 6665-770.11-931.000; $6,000.00 being paid from account 5080-770.03-931.000; $1,500.00 being paid from account 2080-770.34-930.000; $500.00 being paid from account 2080-770.31-930.000; $500.00 being paid from account 2080-770.01-930.000; $500.00 being paid from account 2080-770.03-930.000; and $500.00 being paid from account 2080-770.05-930.000; is approved (a copy of the memorandum request being on file with the official records of the September 16, 2026 meeting of the Public Works Committee of this Board).