To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Approval of a purchase order to CMP Distributors, Inc., in the amount of $1,270.00, for the purchase of ammunition for the Park Ranger Division
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests approval of an expense to CMP Distributors, Inc., in the amount of $1,270.00, for the purchase of ammunition for the Park Ranger Division.
BACKGROUND:
Park Rangers are responsible for protecting park visitors, employees, facilities, and natural resources across the Parks system. Maintaining an appropriate supply of ammunition ensures the Rangers are properly equipped to perform their law enforcement responsibilities and complete required firearms training and qualification standards.
DISCUSSION:
Expenses throughout all County departments with the vendor have exceeded the $30,000 threshold for FYE 2026.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Budgeted expense to be paid from account 2080-764.00-752.000.
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This request directly supports the County’s priorities by promoting public safety, responsible stewardship of County resources, and effective delivery of essential public services. This investment supports a trained, prepared, and professional Ranger Division while strengthening the County’s ability to provide safe and welcoming parks for residents and visitors of Genesee County.
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 an expenditure and Purchase Order to CMP Distributors, Inc., for the purchase of ammunition, at a total cost not to exceed $1,270.00 to be paid from account 2080-764.00-752.000, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the September 16, 2026 meeting of the Public Works Committee of this Board).