To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Approval of purchase orders to various vendors for the fiscal year ending 2027, in an amount not to exceed $54,000.00, to provide for the purchase of lumber at Genesee County's Parks & Recreation Commission; the cost of this budgeted expense 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 to purchase lumber, for FYE 2027, in an amount not to exceed $54,000.00.
Carter Jones; Michigan Lumber; Vassar Lumber; Iversons Lumber
BACKGROUND:
The purchase of lumber is necessary to support the ongoing maintenance, repair, and improvement of park facilities and infrastructure, including benches, boardwalks, fencing, buildings, and other public-use amenities. This allows staff to address safety concerns, complete repairs efficiently, and extend the useful life of existing assets.
DISCUSSION:
Vendor selection based on availability and cost.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Budget expenses to be paid from accounts:
2080-770.05-930.000 - $2,000.00
2080-770.03-930.000 - $20,000.00
2080-770.01-930.000 - $30,000.00
2080-772.00-930.000 - $2,000.00
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This request aligns with County priorities by supporting healthy, livable and safe communities, community and economic growth, and responsible environmental and fiscal stewardship. Maintaining safe, attractive, and functional park facilities improves residents’ access to quality recreational opportunities, protects public infrastructure, and contributes to the overall quality of life and sense of place with Genesee County.
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 Carter Jones, Michigan Lumber, Vassar Lumber, and Iversons Lumber, in a total amount not to exceed $54,000.00, for the purchase of lumber as needed over the course of FYE 2027, with $2,000.00 being paid from account 2080-770.05-930.000; $20,000.00 being paid from account 2080-770.03-930.000; $30,000.00 being paid from account 2080-770.01-930.000; and $2,000.00 being paid from account 2080-772.00-930.000; is approved (a copy of the memorandum request being on file with the official records of the September 16, 2026 meeting of the Public Works Committee of this Board).