To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Approval of a grant award from Great Lakes Fishery Trust (GLFT), in the amount of $150,000.00, to provide for the development of Flint River Access at the confluence of the Swartz Creek; the budget for this grant is attached
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests approval to accept a grant from Great Lakes Fishery Trust (GLFT), in the amount of $150,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
This grant is in support of the Flint River Access at the Confluence of the Swartz Creek project. This project includes development of a kayak launch at the site of the Flint River Watershed Coalition office.
DISCUSSION:
The grant was originally awarded to the Flint River Watershed Coalition in 2020. As part of the program's transition to the Parks system, the grant is being transferred to Parks for completion of the project.
Project End Date: 5/31/26
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Funds to be deposited into account 2087-770.40-674.029.
No match required.
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
NO USE OF PARKS FUND.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Acceptance of grant promotes accessibility to natural resources and public health.
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 accepting a grant from, and entering into an agreement with, Great Lakes Fishery Trust, in the amount of $150,000.00 to be deposited into account 2087-770.40-674.029, for the purpose of developing a kayak launch at the Confluence of the Swartz Creek, for the period through May 31, 2026, with no match requirement,...
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