To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Lynn M. Radzilowski, Senior Services Director
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RE: Approval of a MOU between Genesee County and the Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD), in an amount not to exceed $1,430,096.00, to provide Home Delivered Meals for eligible Genesee County seniors; the cost for this contract will be paid from account 2231-691.00-883.005
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a MOU between Genesee County and the Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD) in an amount not to exceed $1,430,096.00, to provide Home Delivered Meals for eligible Genesee County seniors; the cost for this contract will be paid from account 2231-691.00-883.005
BACKGROUND:
This is the annual MOU that allows the service providers to receive funding for approved budgeted monthly expenses from the Genesee County Senior Millage. RFP #25-431
DISCUSSION:
Genesee County Community Action Resource Department is a governmental department that receives funding from the senior millage to provide quality services and programs to Genesee County Senior Citizens aged 60 and older within the community.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
N/A
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
All contracts and services that come from the Genesee County Office of Senior Services are funded by the Genesee County Senior Services Millage. The General Fund is not used for these contracts and services. # 2231-691.00-883.005
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
N/A
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
N/A
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The contracts facilitate a range of services that directly contribute to the well-being and safety of seniors, by funding programs and services that promote health, safety, and high quality of life. The contracts additionally support the provision of free services to seniors that directly impact on their financial well-being. By offering no-cost services, we can help alleviate financial burdens on seniors and allow them to manage their resources better. By continuing partnerships with senior centers and service providers, the contracts foster an inclusive and collaborative culture. Moreover, the contracts contribute to community growth by expanding the reach and scope of services available to seniors.
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 Director of the Office of Senior Services to authorize entering into the FY 2025-2026 Service Provider Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Genesee County and Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (“GCCARD”), whereby GCCARD will provide home-delivered meals to county residents who are 60 years of age or older for the term commencing October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, at cost not to exceed $1,430,096.00 to be paid from account #2231-691.00-883.005, with said budget amount to be finalized following this Board’s approval of the FY 2025-2026 County Budget, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the August 13, 2025 meeting of the Human Services Committee of this Board), and the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to execute the contract on behalf of Genesee County.