To: Martin L. Cousineau, Finance Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Approval of a request by Genesee County's Parks & Recreation Commission to apply for the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant, in the amount of $250,000.00, to provide for Phase 2 of the Stepping Stone Falls Lot Development; this grant requires a 26% match: no use of general fund
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval to apply for a grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) to renovate and develop the lot at Stepping Stone Falls. Grant Amount Requested: Up to $250,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
Genesee County Parks submitted a request for Phase 1 of the project at Stepping Stone Falls. That project has been recommended for MNRTF Board approval. Phase 2 of the project includes developing an all-season parking lot to accommodate year-round trail access.
DISCUSSION:
This grant requires a 26% match from local sources.
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
No impact on budget - grant application.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This project conforms to County priorities, specifically by prioritizing Healthy, Livable & Safe Communities. This project encourages and promotes public health to create safe and healthier residents, as well as promotes safe communities, providing safe spaces for residents and visitors of Genesee County for year-round access for park and trail users. This project also supports the promotion and communication of available resources and services with connection to the designated state trails. This project conforms to the priority of continuous improvements of County facilities and services.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
WHEREAS, the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund is accepting grant applications; and
WHEREAS, grand funds could provide park improvements, including renovation and development of the lot at Stepping Stone Falls, improving access and recreational opportunities provided by Genesee County Parks facilities; and
WHEREAS, Genesee County, as the grant recipient/applicant, would be required to commit a local match from its own resource to support any confirmed funds, with a twenty-six percent (26%) match of the total project cost requirement, totaling $90,000.00, to be funded by the Genesee County Parks and Recreation budget and local sources.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Parks and Recreation Director to authorize submitting an application to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for a grant, in an amount up to $250,000.00, to fund park improvements and to improve recreational opportunities within Stepping Stone Falls Park, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request being on file with the official records of the March 11, 2026 meeting of the Finance Committee of this Board).