To: Delrico J. Loyd, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Marlene Collick, Deputy Director, Community Engagement and Justice Services
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RE: Approval of a request by Genesee County’s Office of Community Corrections to apply for a grant, in the amount of $658,616.00, from the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) for FY2027
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a request by Genesee County’s Community Engagement and Justice Services to apply for a grant, in the amount of $658,616.00 from the MDOC-Office of Community Corrections for FY 2027; the purpose of the grant is to provide for administration and program services.
BACKGROUND:
Community Corrections is a state locally funded program based on Michigan Public Act 511. In 1988, the Michigan State Legislature passed the Community Corrections Act. The Act was passed to help reduce prison and jail admissions and to encourage the involvement of local government officials and citizens through Community Corrections Advisory Boards.
DISCUSSION:
The planning amount for the Community Corrections administration and programming budget for FY 2027, under the Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan, will be $658,616.00. A $37,399.00 requested increase from FY2026 award. The funding proposal is divided into General Plans and Services and Plan Administration. The funding allocations requested are as follows: General Plans and Services: $482,793; Plan Administration: $175,823 (The Cost Description is attached).
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
No impact on Human Resources
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The proposed budget to the state is attached.
No Matching Funds Required.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
No impact on Facilities
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
No impact on Technology
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Community Engagement and Justice Services play a critical role in supporting the long-term stability, safety, and economic health of our community.
One of the biggest services from this Public Act funding is Pretrial Services. An array of services is offered through this arena, such as, Assessment Services, which is conducted prior to arraignment to assist the Judicial with the determination of bond, Sequential Bond Review, which is conducted on those in the jail 30-days after bond has been ordered, and Supervision Services, which offers those awaiting trial the opportunity to participate in a supervised program that assists with ensuring court compliance while allowing them to remain active members of the community.
From a public safety and court efficiency perspective, these services increase court appearance and reduce new criminal activity while cases are pending.
From a community stability perspective, such services help maintain family structures and community connections.
Community Engagement and Justice Services, specific to Community Corrections, provide significant cost savings. It preserves workforce participation and economic productivity. Individuals who remain employed continue to pay taxes, support local businesses, and contribute to the overall economy.
Housing individuals in jail, especially for those with a substance use disorder and/or mental health concern is extremely expensive. Supervising individuals in the community typically costs only a fraction of daily incarceration expenses.
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 Deputy Director of Community Engagement and Justice Services to authorize submitting the FY27 Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan application to the Michigan Department of Corrections-Office of Community Corrections, in the amount of $658,616.00 to provide for administration and programming, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and budget being on file with the official records of the June 10, 2026 meeting of the Governmental Operations Committee of this Board), and the Chairperson of this Board is authorized, as necessary, to execute any application documents on behalf of Genesee County.