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 the Greater Flint Health Coalition (GFHC), in the amount of $32,650.00, to provide for Keep Genesee County Beautiful's continued support of the Greater Flint REACH initiative; the budget for this grant is attached
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests approval to accept a grant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition (GFHC), in the amount of $32,650.00.
BACKGROUND:
The grant is for Keep Genesee County Beautiful's continued support of the Greater Flint REACH initiative, (Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health) focusing on evidence-based strategies to improve health, prevent chronic disease, and reduce health disparities among racial and ethnic populations.
DISCUSSION:
Grant awarded through September 29, 2026.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
To be deposited into account 2088-788.00-504.000.
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
NO USE OF PARKS FUND.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Acceptance of this grant promotes public health to create safer and healthier residents, promotes safe communities, encourages data-based decision making and planning, and supports collaboration with area agencies.
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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, the Greater Flint Health Coalition, in the amount of $32,650.00 to be deposited into account 2088-788.00-504.000, for the purpose of having Keep Genesee County Beautiful staff assess park locations and coordinate pr...
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