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 - Historic Pavilions Renovation
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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 repair and renovate two historic pavilions in Flushing County Parks and one historic pavilion in Linden County Park. Grant Amount Requested: $400,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
Genesee County Parks had an assessment of historic structures completed, outlining the condition and recommendation of pavilions.
The historic pavilions require new sections of concrete slabs, regrading around the perimeters, renovation of the stone fireplaces, and addressing wood and metal surfaces.
DISCUSSION:
This grant requires at 26% match from 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 spaces for visitors of Genesee County. It is also in support of the preservation of historic structures.
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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
WHERAS, grant funds could provide park improvements including repair and renovation of historic pavilions improving access and recreational opportunities within Flushing County Park and Linden County Park and preservation of historic structures provided by Genesee County Parks facilities; and
WHEREAS, Genesee County, as the grant recipient/applicant, would be required to commit a local match from its own resource to support any confirmed funds, with a twenty-six percent (26%) match requirement, totaling $141,000.00, to be funded by the Genesee County Parks and Recreation budget 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 of $400,000.00, to fund park improvements and to improve recreational opportunities within Flushing County Park and Linden County Park, 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).