To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Approval to accept a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), in an amount of $1,000,000.00, for work associated with the Flint Riverfront Restoration Project
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff request approval to accept a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, for work associated with the Flint Riverfront Restoration Project, in the amount of $1,000,000.
BACKGROUND:
The Flint Riverfront Restoration project is transforming the Flint River and its waterfront from a neglected resource into a healthy and vibrant community asset. A renovated Riverbank Park will provide new amenities and new outdoor and recreational opportunities. The investment in this project will spur additional economic activity in the downtown Flint and surrounding community. Riverbank Park encompasses 6 acres or 261,360 sq. ft.
DISCUSSION:
The property and project site includes the Grand Fountain Block, Waterwall Block, Amphitheater Block, and Marketstall Block.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
NO USE OF PARKS MILLAGE OR PARKS GENERAL FUND. NO USE OF GENERAL FUND. No match.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The Flint Riverfront Restoration Project aligns strongly with the priorities of the County’s priorities by supporting economic development, environmental stewardship, community revitalization, and quality of life. The project will enhance a vital community asset, improve public access to the Flint River, strengthen recreational opportunities, and contribute to the continued revitalization of the City of Flint and surrounding Genesee County communities. This project supports long-term economic and social vitality throughout the county.
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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 Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), in the amount of $1,000,000.00 to be deposited into account 2088-770.44-674.029, for continued work associated with the Flint Riverfront Restoration Project, with no match requirement, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the August 19, 2026 meeting of this Board of Commissioners), the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to execute the grant agreement on behalf of Genesee County, and the Chief Financial Officer is directed, as necessary, to amend the budget lines associated with this project.