To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Approval of a purchase order to CMP Distributors, Inc. for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $4,000.00, to provide for the purchase of ammunition for Park Police; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from account 2080-764.00-752.000
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval of expenses to CMP Distributors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,000.00, for FYE 2026, for the purchase of ammunition for Park Police.
BACKGROUND:
The Park Ranger - Police Division patrols and monitors throughout the Parks system but also provides and requires training for the officers.
DISCUSSION:
County Departments have already spent $47,096.00 with CMP Distributors, Inc. This is a request for Parks to purchase up to $4,000.00 with the vendor throughout the course FYE 2026 as needed.
Purchases are made based on availability and cost. CMP Distributors, Inc., currently offers the lowest unit price for supplies.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Budgeted expenses to be paid from 2080-764.00-752.000.
NO USE OF COUNTY GENERAL FUND.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This request directly focuses on the County's priority of Healthy, Livable & Safe Communities. Proper training of Park police officers not only contributes to our commitment of investing in staff but ensures the ability to promote and provide safe communities, building trust within the community with residents and visitors, and creating spaces that retain and attract visitors and residents.
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...
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