To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Pamela Coleman, GCCARD Director
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RE: Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and the Flint & Genesee Group Foundation (FGGF), Genesee Area Focus Fund (GAFF) Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) Program, in an amount not to exceed $29,117.00, to provide for summer youth employment at GCCARD; the budget for this agreement is attached
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD) requests authorization from this committee to accept a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Genesee Area Focus Fund (GAFF), Genesee Chamber Foundation (GCF) and Genesee County for the Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) program and expend awarded funds in an amount Not to Exceed $29,117.00, with a recommendation of approval by the full Genesee County Board of Commissioners at their next regularly scheduled meeting.
BACKGROUND:
The SYI MOU between GAFF, GCF, and Genesee County will allow GCCARD to engage up to 14 teens in professional experiences and employment for Summer 2026.
DISCUSSION:
The SYI award in an amount Not to Exceed $29,117.00 will be used to cover the teens’ wages as well as other employment costs.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
Human Resources will aid GCCARD in the onboarding process of each teen.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Budget amendment and detail are attached. No General Fund appropriation is required for this request.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There will be no impact on Facilities and Operations.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
There will be no impact on Technology.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This memorandum conforms to Genesee County’s priorities of Inclusive, Collaborative Culture and Community Growth by expanding the role of the County as a convener to enhance relationships that contribute to the growth of our community creating an opportunity for youth to gain experience from potential mentors in the workplace within GCCARD and Genesee 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 Director of the Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD) to authorize entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Genesee County and the Genesee Chamber Foundation (GCF) and Genesee Area Focus Fund (GAFF), whereby the Genesee Chamber Foundation (GCF) will provide $29,117.00 in funding to enable GCCARD to hire up to 14 teens and provide meaningful employment opportunities appropriate for teens for Summer 2026, through the Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) program, said funding to be deposited into account 2764-696.00-674.029, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the June 10, 2026 meeting of the Human Services Committee of this Board), the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to execute the MOU on behalf of Genesee County, and the Chief Financial Officer is directed to record the attached budget amendment.