To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
title
RE: Approval of the second contract renewal between Genesee County's Parks and Recreation and Tasty Bits Catering to manage and provide cafeteria, catering and concession services at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval of the second contract renewal with Tasty Bits Catering to manage and provide cafeteria, catering and concession services at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad.
BACKGROUND:
The original contract was awarded, per RES-2024-237, with the option of three additional one-year terms, with a commission rate of 18% being paid to Parks.
DISCUSSION:
This will be the second one-year renewal, effective January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. The remaining terms of the agreement remain unchanged and in full effect.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
5080-787.00-801.028 - Vendor agrees to pay 18% commission rate to Parks.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Request increases services provided to visitors and promotes collaboration with other entities to create economic growth.
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 amending the Professional Services Contract between Genesee County and Tasty Bits Catering, said amendment being necessary to extend the contract for one additional year commencing January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, whereby Tasty Bits will continue to provide cafeteria, catering, and concession services at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, with 18% commission being paid by Tasty Bits into account 5080-787.00-801.028, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the December 3, 2025 meeting of the Public Works Committee of this Board), and the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to execute the amendment on behalf of Genesee County.