To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Approval of a request by Genesee County's Parks and Recreation Commission to accept a grant from CS Mott Foundation, in the amount of $1,200,000.00, for work associated with the Grand Traverse Greenway Trail as part of the State Park in Flint
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval to accept a grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation in the amount of $1,200,000 for work associated with the Grand Traverse Greenway Trail as part of the State Park in Flint.
BACKGROUND:
Grant funds will be used to develop the Grand Traverse Greenway Trail as part of the state park development. This new route supports regional non-motorized transportation and fills a critical gap in the Iron Belle Trail.
DISCUSSION:
Project period is effective through December 31, 2026.
NO MATCH.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
NO USE OF PARKS MILLAGE FUNDS.
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This grant supports the County’s priority for Community Growth, collaborating with other agencies to create economic growth. It also directly supports the County’s priority of expanding the role of the county as a convener to enhance relationships that contribute to the growth of our 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 a grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, in the amount of $1,200,000.00, for continued work associated with the Grand Traverse Greenway Trail as part of the state park development, to be deposited into account 2087-770.43-674.029, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documentation being on file with the official records of the June 10, 2026 meeting of the Public Works Committee of this Board), the Chief Financial Officer is directed, as necessary, to amend the budget lines associated with this project, and the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to execute the Grant Agreement on behalf of Genesee County.