To: Dale K. Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Sheriff Christopher R. Swanson
title
RE: Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Motherly Intersession, in the amount of $50,000.00, to provide support services for children and families of justice-impacted individuals in the Genesee County Jail; the term of this agreement is October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; the cost of this agreement requires a general fund appropriation
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Genesee County Sheriff's Office request the approval to enter into agreement with the Motherly Intersession Agency to provide ongoing support services to incarcerated individuals in the Genesee County Jail and their families for the term of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The cost of this service is $50,000.00 to be requested from the general fund budget.
BACKGROUND:
The Genesee County Sheriff's Office has worked with Motherly Intersession for over twenty-five years. Motherly Intersessions with long standing commitment to support and foster justice-impacted families in Genesee County cannot be duplicated. Their dedication to this population has been one of compassion, empathy and service ensuring children of incarcerated individuals procure lasting relationships with their parents.
DISCUSSION:
None
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The Sheriff's Office requests an amendment to the general fund budget in the amount of $50,000.00 to provide services for October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This will be paid from account 1010-305.00-801.004
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This request conforms to the County Priorities by providing safer and healthier communities, bringing diverse people and groups to the table as well as expanding the role of convener to enhance relationships the contribute to the growth of our community.
resolution
T...
Click here for full text