To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Approval of a purchase order to various vendors for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, to provide for the purchase of retail inventory merchandise at Genesee County's Parks & Recreation; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from the accounts listed
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval of expenses to the following vendors, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, for the purchase of retail inventory merchandise:
Aurora World; Charles Product; United Distribution; Schyling Inc.; Wilcor; CMPO
BACKGROUND:
Parks purchases retail merchandise for resale at Crossroads Village, Wolverine Campground, and For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum. Some items are custom made, like the Huckleberry Railroad train whistles.
DISCUSSION:
Purchases will be based on availability, schedules, and cost.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Budgeted expenses to be paid from accounts:
2080-806.00-772.000 - $2,000
2083-765.00-762.000 - $40,000
2083-765.00-864.001 - $16,500
5080-763.00-762.000 - $16,500
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Parks uses data-based decision making and planning regarding retail inventory at revenue generating facilities. Having quality retail items enhances the experience of visitors to the park and increases sales.
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 expenditures and Purchase Orders to Aurora World, Charles Product, United Distribution, Schyling Inc., Wilcor, and CMPO, in a total amount not to exceed $75,000.00, for the purchase of retail merchandise as needed over the course of FYE 2026, with $2,000.00 being paid from account 2080-806.00-772.000; $40,000.00 being paid from account 2083-765.00-762.000; $16,500.00 being paid from account 2083-765.00-864.001; and $16,500.00 being paid from account 5080-763.00-762.000; is approved (a copy of the memorandum request being on file with the official records of the October 22, 2025 meeting of the Public Works Committee of this Board).