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 $75,000.00, to provide for the purchase of miscellaneous retail merchandise to sell at various venues by 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 to the following vendors, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, for the purchase of retail inventory merchandise.
Aurora World, Charles Products, United Distribution, Wilcor, CMPO, Schylling, Absolutely Baffling, Premier Magic
BACKGROUND:
Parks purchases retail merchandise for resale at Crossroads Village, Wolverine Campground, and For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum. Some items are custom made, like the Huckleberry Railroad train whistles.
DISCUSSION:
Purchases made based on availability, schedules, and cost.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Budgeted expenses to be paid from accounts:
2080-806.00-772.000 - $2,000.00
2083-765.00-762.000 - $40,000.00
2083-765.00-864.001 - $16,500.00
5080-763.00-762.000 - $16,500.00
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Parks uses data-based decision making and planning regarding retail inventory at revenue generating facilities. Having quality retail items enhances the experience of visitors to the park and increases sales.
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 ...
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