To: Delrico J. Loyd, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Marlene Collick, Deputy Director, Community Engagement and Justice Services
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RE: Approval of a request by Genesee County's Office of Community Corrections to apply for a grant, in the amount of $658,616.00, from the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) for FY2027
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a request by Genesee County's Community Engagement and Justice Services to apply for a grant, in the amount of $658,616.00 from the MDOC-Office of Community Corrections for FY 2027; the purpose of the grant is to provide for administration and program services.
BACKGROUND:
Community Corrections is a state locally funded program based on Michigan Public Act 511. In 1988, the Michigan State Legislature passed the Community Corrections Act. The Act was passed to help reduce prison and jail admissions and to encourage the involvement of local government officials and citizens through Community Corrections Advisory Boards.
DISCUSSION:
The planning amount for the Community Corrections administration and programming budget for FY 2027, under the Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan, will be $658,616.00. A $37,399.00 requested increase from FY2026 award. The funding proposal is divided into General Plans and Services and Plan Administration. The funding allocations requested are as follows: General Plans and Services: $482,793; Plan Administration: $175,823 (The Cost Description is attached).
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
No impact on Human Resources
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The proposed budget to the state is attached.
No Matching Funds Required.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
No impact on Facilities
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
No impact on Technology
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Community Engagement and Justice Services play a critical role in supporting the long-term stability, safety, and economic health of our community.
One of the biggest services from this Public Act funding is P...
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