To: Martin L. Cousineau, Finance Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Approval of a request by Genesee County’s Park and Recreation Commission to create, post, & fill one (1) Park Ranger position; this position is fully grant funded
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff request approval to post and fill one (1) Park Ranger position.
BACKGROUND:
With development and activation of the State Park, increased presence and patrol is required to ensure the safety of visitors to the State Park in Flint. This position will be assigned to the State Park area and will provide coverage on opposite shifts of the current Park Ranger assigned to the area.
DISCUSSION:
Paid by State Park funds.
NO USE OF PARKS MILLAGE FUNDS.
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
To post and commence the hiring process.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Position to be paid from account 2080-770.34-702.000 and related fringe accounts.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This request supports the County’s priority to promote safe communities and communicate resources and services to the community. It further supports our values of Trust, building strong relationships within the community, and Compassion, leading with patience, understanding and kindness in our daily interactions. Park Rangers prioritize communication, prevention, and public trust.
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 creating, posting, and filling one (1) Park Ranger position, budgeted in FYE 2026, to be paid from account 2080-770.34-702.000 and related fringe accounts, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the June 10, 2026 meeting of the Finance Committee of this board).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board directs the Director of Human resources to have the necessary personnel position number created, as necessary, for said position and to commence the hiring process so that the position may be filled as soon as practicable, in accordance with County policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.