To: Dr. Beverly Brown, Community & Economic Development Committee Chairperson
From: Joshua Freeman, Director of Administration
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RE: Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and the Flint & Genesee Group, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, to provide for convention and visitor services through April 30, 2026; the cost of this agreement will be paid from accommodation tax collections
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and the Flint & Genesee Group to provide CVB services.
BACKGROUND:
Historically, Genesee County has contracted with Flint & Genesee Group to provide CVB services on behalf of the county. The most recent contract expired on 12/31/2024. The Flint & Genesee Group has continued its work, with agreement from the County, while a new contract was negotiated. Funding for this work is provided for through Genesee County’s Accommodation Ordinance.
DISCUSSION:
Genesee County has been in discussions with the Flint & Genesee Group about the future of any potential agreement. Through much discussion, Genesee County has determined that it would be in its best interest to continue contracting with the Flint & Genesee Group through April 30, 2026. This will allow for continued discussion and operations as we work to determine the best use of the accommodation tax collections.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There will be no impact on Human Resources with the enactment of this contract.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
This function is fully budgeted into account 2180-729.00-955.046 and will have no impact on the general fund.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There will be no impact on Facilities with the enactment of this contract.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
There will be no impact on Technology with the enactment of this contract.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Genesee County has prioritized community growth. In approving this contract, we are working to create a sense of place for our residents and to attract visitors to Genesee County through the promotion of our many community assets.
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 Administration to authorize entering into a Professional Services Contract between Genesee County and the Flint and Genesee Group, whereby the contractor will provide Convention and Visitors Bureau services on behalf of Genesee County for the term commencing January 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026, at a cost not to exceed either $1,000,000.00 or 75% of accommodation tax revenue collected, whichever is less, to be paid from account 2180-729.00-955.046, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request, contract, and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the April 16, 2025 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee of this Board), and the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to sign the contract on behalf of Genesee County.