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 $35,000.00, to provide for the purchase of vehicle and equipment parts and service by Genesee County's Parks & Recreation Commission
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval of expenses to the following vendors for the purchase of vehicle and equipment parts and services in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00, for FYE 2027.
Todd Wenzel, Applegate Chevrolet, Hank Graff, Knapheide
BACKGROUND:
This is for the purchase of parts and services only available from GM certified dealers. The purchase of vehicle parts and services from certified dealers is necessary to ensure Parks Department vehicles and equipment remain safe, reliable, and operational. Utilizing certified dealers provides access to manufacturer-approved parts, trained technicians, proper diagnostic equipment, and warranty-supported repairs, helping reduce equipment downtime and prevent more costly repairs or premature replacement.
DISCUSSION:
Parks maintains 80 vehicles and 200 pieces of equipment which are used to maintain over 11,000 acres across Genesee and Lapeer counties. Preventative maintenance and repair are essential to keeping safe and reliable vehicles and equipment in operation.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Budgeted expenses to be paid from account 6665-770.11-931.000.
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This request aligns with County priorities of long-term financial stability and healthy, livable, and safe communities by protecting our vehicle fleet, promoting responsible stewardship of public resources, and ensuring staff have dependable equipment to safely and efficiently maintain parks, faci...
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