To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Approval of purchase orders to various vendors for the fiscal year ending 2027, in an amount not to exceed $36,000.00, to provide for the purchase of various vehicle and equipment tires at Genesee County's Parks & Recreation Commission; the cost of this budgeted expense will be paid from the accounts listed
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval of expenses for vehicle tires and heavy equipment tire repairs, for FYE 2027, in an amount not to exceed $36,000.00, from the following vendors.
Capital Tire; Jerry’s Tire; Pomps Tire, Environmental Rubber
BACKGROUND:
This is for Parks vehicle tires and heavy equipment tire repairs. These purchases are necessary to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations throughout the parks system. Replacing worn or damaged tires helps protect employees and the public, reduces the risk of equipment downtime, and ensures staff can effectively maintain parks, facilities, and amenities.
DISCUSSION:
Vendor selection based on availability, cost, and schedule.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Budgeted expenses to be paid from accounts:
6665-770.11-931.000 - $35,000.00
2080-770.31-930.000 - $1,000.00
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This request aligns with County priorities by promoting healthy, livable, and safe communities through safe and dependable operations and supporting long-term financial stability by proactively maintaining assets, reducing avoidable repair costs, and maximizing the useful life of vehicles and equipment.
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 expenditures and Purchase Orders to Capital Tire, Jerry’s Tire, Pomps Tire, and Environmental Rubber, in a total amount not to exceed $36,000.00, for budgeted vehicle tires and heavy equipment tire repairs as needed over the course of FYE 2027, with $35,000.00 to be paid from account 6665-770.11-931.000 and $1,000.00 to be paid from account 2080-770.31-930.000, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request being on file with the official records of the September 16, 2026 meeting of the Public Works Committee of this Board).