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 Lyons Well Drilling, Johnson & Wood, and Vanovers Well, for well services, repairs, and chlorination, for FYE 2027
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval of expenses to the following vendors for well services, repairs, and chlorination, for FYE 2027, in an amount not to exceed $37,000.00.
Lyons Well Drilling, Johnson & Wood, Vanovers Well
BACKGROUND:
Parks maintains and tests 30 wells throughout the Parks system.
The purchase of well services and repairs is necessary to maintain safe, reliable water systems throughout park facilities and properties. Routine maintenance and timely repairs help prevent service disruptions, protect critical infrastructure, support public health and sanitation, and reduce the risk of more costly emergency repairs.
DISCUSSION:
Services chosen will be based on schedule, availability, and cost.
Insurance must be obtained prior to the start of any work.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Budgeted expenses to be paid from the following accounts:
2080-770.03-930.000 5,000.00
2080-770.01-930.000 30,000.00
2080-770.05-930.000 2,000.00
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This request supports County priorities by promoting responsible stewardship of County assets, fiscal responsibility, public safety, and the continued delivery of dependable services to residents and visitors. Maintaining well systems in good working condition supports the long-term sustainability and accessibility of parks facilities.
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 expenditures and Purchase Orders to Lyons Well Drilling, Johnson & Wood, and Vanovers Well, in a total amount not to exceed $37,000.00, for well services as needed over the course of FYE 2027, with $5,000.00 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 2080-770.05-930.000; 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).