21 issues moved in Genesee County

Jail MAT/MOUD addiction treatment grant

A $338,154 Michigan State Police grant would fund medication-assisted treatment at the Genesee County Jail, with an $88,154 match already budgeted. This affects addiction treatment available to people booked into the county jail.

What it means: Brings $338,154 into the county, with the $88,154 match already in the budget.

School resource deputies in Clio Area Schools

A $1.5 million contract would place Genesee County Sheriff's deputies in Vienna Township and Clio Area Schools for all of 2027, affecting school security and policing in that community.

What it means: A $1,508,746.90 contract covering police services and school resource deputies for 2027.

Crime victim services funding

Two MDHHS grants — $300,000 for STOP Violence and $26,578 for victim services sustainability — were scheduled for acceptance, with a third $56,954 grant for responsive victim services. These fund support programs for crime victims countywide.

What it means: Roughly $383,500 in state grant funding, including a $100,000 match requirement.

Community Corrections grant funding

The county was considering a $621,217 Michigan Department of Corrections grant to fund community corrections programs and services for fiscal year 2027. These programs typically support alternatives to jail and reentry services.

What it means: Brings $621,217 in outside funding into the county budget.

GIS data sharing and open data pricing

A no-cost data sharing agreement with the state plus an updated GIS pricing schedule could make the county's mapping and property data easier to access and standardize.

What it means: Residents, businesses and developers who use county mapping and property data.

Mental health priorities and focus areas

The committee was scheduled to discuss its mental health priorities, which shape how county human services resources are directed.

What it means: Residents who depend on county-supported mental health services.

Property tax foreclosure outreach and HOPE exemption

A $200,000 Rocket Community Fund grant renewal would keep a Tax Foreclosure Outreach Specialist in the Treasurer's Office, helping homeowners apply for the HOPE poverty exemption and avoid foreclosure.

What it means: $200,000 grant funds a position through December 2027 at no county cost beyond the grant terms.

Former McDonald Dairy Site sale

The committee was asked to authorize an appraisal and to advertise the sale of the county-owned former McDonald Dairy Site — a step toward putting surplus public property back on the tax rolls.

What it means: County taxpayers if the surplus site sells and returns to productive use.

Operation Arrowhead public safety partnership

The committee was scheduled to discuss the county's role in public safety as a priorities and focus area — a policy conversation that could shape future sheriff and public safety spending.

What it means: All county residents with a stake in how public safety dollars are prioritized.

Genesee County Legacy Trails design and engineering

The committee was to pick a design and construction engineering consultant for the Legacy Trails project, a step in building county trail amenities. The outcome is unknown.

What it means: Trail users and communities along the planned Legacy Trails route would eventually benefit.

Accommodations tax review

The committee was to receive a report reviewing the accommodations tax, the same fund tapped for the sheriff's conference sponsorship request. No record of the review is available.

Crossroads Village security contract

The county was set to consider spending up to $158,000 to keep unarmed security officers at Crossroads Village for another year. It covers January 2027 through January 2028 and is already budgeted.

What it means: Up to $158,000 from an already-budgeted county account.

AJFO 2027 Biennial Conference sponsorship

The Sheriff's Office sought $30,000 in accommodations tax funds to be the Presenting Sponsor of the AJFO 2027 Biennial Conference. What the committee decided is not known because no minutes or transcript were provided.

What it means: $30,000 in accommodations tax revenue would go toward the conference sponsorship.

Large-scale recreational facilities exploration

The committee was scheduled to discuss large-scale recreational facilities as a priorities/focus area, which could shape future county investments in recreation. No minutes or transcript exist to show what was discussed.

What it means: Residents county-wide could benefit if large-scale recreational facilities are pursued.

Metropolitan Planning Commission Public Participation Plan

The county's planning commission has a Public Participation Plan spelling out how residents can weigh in on planning decisions; the committee was to approve it. The outcome is unknown.

What it means: Residents would gain a defined process for input on county planning decisions.

Millage funding and usage priorities

The committee scheduled a discussion on how county millage money is prioritized and spent — a topic that shapes funding for services residents rely on.

What it means: All county residents who rely on millage-funded services.

Community Services Block Grant funding

Two federal block grants totaling up to roughly $1.9 million would fund community services across the county for 2026–2027.

What it means: Up to $1,896,116 combined in grant funds accepted for county community services.

Personal Recording Device Policy

A new county policy governing personal recording devices was up for approval. It would set rules on when and how employees may use recording devices.

What it means: County employees and residents get clearer rules on workplace recordings.

Opioid Settlement Funds RFP

The committee was to consider opening an RFP process so local organizations can request a share of opioid settlement money for prevention, treatment and recovery efforts.

What it means: Organizations and residents engaged in opioid prevention, treatment and recovery programs.

Hurley Medical Center case management services

The Health Department's contract with Hurley Medical Center for case management and care coordination would get a funding boost of up to $25,000 per year through March 2029.

What it means: Up to $25,000 per year of additional county funding for the contract.

Michigan Tax Tribunal cases

Pending Michigan Tax Tribunal cases can affect how much property tax revenue the county collects — outcomes here touch the county budget directly.

What it means: Depends on case outcomes — either the county budget or taxpayers contesting assessments.