To: Ellen Ellenburg, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Approval of a grant award from the Michigan State Police, in the amount of $39,985.00, to provide for the purchase of pontoon boat at Genesee County's Parks & Recreation Commission; the budget for this grant is attached
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval to accept a grant from the Michigan State Police 2024 Byrne Discretionary Community Project, in the amount of $39,985.00 for the purchase of a pontoon boat.
BACKGROUND:
2024 Byrne Discretionary Community Project (Earmark) funding will help law enforcement agencies make critical upgrades to equipment, technology, and patrol vehicles and vessels to ensure the enduring efficacy of mid-Michigan’s law enforcement. Based on the public safety needs of each community, this initiative is aimed at reducing crime, including planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.
DISCUSSION:
Grant funds will be used for a comprehensive equipment upgrade within the Park Ranger Division, which is to be used for a pontoon boat. The equipment is intended to increase officer safety and enhance the ability of law enforcement to serve the community.
Parks oversees 14,447 water acres, 29 miles of riverfront, and 73 miles of water trail, which spans across Mott Lake, Holloway Reservoir, and the Flint River.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Funds to be deposited into account 2088-764.00-504.000.
No match.
NO USE OF PARKS FUND. NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Acceptance of this grant enhances services to residents and visitors of Genesee and Lapeer Counties and encourages a safe community.
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 accepting the 2024 Byrne Discretionary Community Project grant from the Michigan State Police, in the amount of $39,985.00 to be deposited into account 2088-764.00-504.000, to fund the purchase of a pontoon boat for the Park Ranger Division, with no match requirement, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the October 2, 2024 meeting of the Public Works Committee of this Board), the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to sign the award letter on behalf of Genesee County, and the Chief Financial Officer is directed, as necessary, to amend the budget lines associated with this project.