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 hire a maximum of 450 term limited positions in FYE 2026; the positions and wage rates will take effect January 1, 2026
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval to hire a maximum of 450 term limited positions in FYE 2026 with positions and wage rates taking effect January 1, 2026.
BACKGROUND:
Having the ability to employ up to 450 term limited positions will fulfill the duties and responsibilities as set by the Parks and Recreation Commission and County Board. Parks will adhere to the budget approved by the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission and the Genesee County Board of Commissioners.
DISCUSSION:
There are seventy-five (75) distinct term limited positions utilized by the Parks, seasonally, to support the programs and services spread across all facilities and locations, throughout Genesee and Lapeer Counties, owned and operated by the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission, plus the City of Flint parks, State Park in Flint, and the newly added Flint River Watershed Coalition program. Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission owns or maintains 91% of public parkland in Genesee County.
A $0.45 increase is proposed for the majority of positions. No position will pay less than $15.45 per hour.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
To have personnel position numbers created and commence the hiring process.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND. Positions being fully funded by grant funds and Parks and Recreation Commission budgeted funds.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The ability to hire term limited positions enhances resources and services to our community and visitors, with a focus on talent and skill retention, and increases safety.
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 establishing, posting, and filling a maximum of 450 term-limited Parks positions during the 2026 calendar year, with wage rates becoming effective January 1, 2026, said positions being necessary to fulfill the duties and requirements set by the Parks and Recreation Commission and this Board to maintain and support the services provided by the Parks and Recreation Commission and being fully funded with grant funds and Parks and Recreation Commission budgeted funds, with no additional County appropriation required, said positions being excluded from union contract wage increases, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the November 5, 2025 meeting of the Finance Committee of this Board), and the Director of Human Resources is directed to have the necessary personnel position numbers created, as necessary, for said positions and to commence the hiring process so that the positions may be filled in accordance with County policy.