To: James Avery, Governmental Operations Committee
From: Danielle Wenzel, Deputy Director
title
RE: Tri-Share
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of MOU to participate in Tri-Share
BACKGROUND:
The State of Michigan created Tri-Share to assist with childcare costs.
DISCUSSION:
This would allow Genesee County to participate in the State of Michigan’s Tri-Share program to assist employees with childcare costs. This program is income based for children up to age 5. Childcare expenses would be shared between the employee, the State of Michigan, and Genesee County, with each party paying 1/3 of the childcare cost.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
Processing of Accounts Payable.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
$150,000 is recommended for the 2024 fiscal year to be paid from account number 1010-202.00-801.004. The requested budget amendment is attached.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
IMPACT ON INDIRECT COSTS:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Promote Community Growth by removing a significant financial barrier for employees which raises wages of Genesee County residents. Health, Livable and Safe Communities by providing access to affordable and quality childcare.
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 Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the Memorandum of Understanding between Genesee County and Child Care Network is approved at a cost of $150,000.00, funding to be provided from account number 1010-202.00-801.004, as set forth in the memorandum request and supporting documentation (a copy of which is on file with the official records of the January 17, 2024 Governmental Operations Committee of this Board) and the Chairperson of the Board is authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of Genesee County.