To: Martin L. Cousineau, Finance Committee Chairperson
From: Barry June, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Parks Request to Apply for Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant - Berston Sports Fields Development
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval to apply for a grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund to develop sports fields at Berston Fieldhouse in the City of Flint. Grant Amount Requested: Up to $400,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
This project is in support of the Berston Fieldhouse - Facility Master Plan, developing football and softball fields.
Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission has a Parks Partnership Agreement with the City of Flint that allows the Parks commission to apply for grants for Berston and serve as fiduciary. This grant opportunity falls within the mission and core values of the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission.
DISCUSSION:
This grant requires a 26% match from the Friends of Berston and local sources.
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
No impact on budget - grant application.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Submission of application is in support of providing safe, quality recreational opportunities for residents and visitors of Flint and Genesee County.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
WHEREAS, the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund is accepting grant applications; and
WHEREAS, grant funds could provide park improvements including the development of football and softball fields for improved access and recreational opportunities within Berston Fieldhouse; and
WHEREAS, Genesee County, as the grant recipient/applicant, would be required to commit a local match from resources to support any confirmed grant funds, with a twenty-six percent (26%) match requirement, totaling up to $141,000.00, to be funded by the Friends of Berston and local sources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Parks and Recreation Director to authorize submitting an application to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for a grant, in the amount up to $400,000.00, to fund park improvements and improved recreational opportunities at Berston Fieldhouse, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request being on file with the official records of the February 21, 2024 meeting of the Finance Committee of this Board).