To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Lynn M. Radzilowski, Senior Services Director
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RE: Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and the Charter Township of Thetford, in an amount not to exceed $149,888.00, to provide for the operations of the Thetford Township Senior Center for the fiscal year ending 2027; the cost of this agreement will be paid from Genesee County's Senior Millage
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of the Charter Township of Thetford contract for the fiscal year 2026-2027 in the amount not to exceed $149,888.00.
BACKGROUND:
This annual contract allows the senior centers to receive reimbursement for approved budgeted monthly expenses from the Genesee County Senior Millage.
DISCUSSION:
The Charter Township of Thetford receives funding from the senior millage to provide quality services and programs to Genesee County Senior Citizens aged 60 and older within the community at Thetford Township Senior Center.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
N/A
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
All contracts and services that come from the Genesee County Department of Senior Services are funded by the Genesee County Senior Services Millage. The General Fund is not used for these contracts and services. #2231-691.00-867.017.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
N/A
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
N/A
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The contracts facilitate a range of services that directly contribute to the well-being and safety of seniors by funding programs and services that promote health, safety, and high quality of life. The contracts additionally support the provision of free services to seniors that directly impact their financial well-being. By offering no-cost services, we can help alleviate financial burdens on seniors and enable them to manage their resources more effectively. By continuing partnerships with senior centers and service providers, the contracts foster an inclusive and collaborative culture. Moreover, the contracts contribute to community growth by expanding the reach and scope of services available to seniors.
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 Department of Senior Services to authorize entering into the FY 2026-2027 contract between Genesee County and the Township of Thetford to fund the Thetford Senior Center for the term commencing October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $149,888.00 to be paid from account #2231-691.00-867.017, with said budget amount to be finalized following this Board’s approval of the FY 2026-2027 County Budget, 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 Human Services Committee of this Board), and the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to execute the contract on behalf of Genesee County.