May 13, 2026 BOC - Joint Finance, Audit, Budget and Internal Services Committees

The Macomb County Board of Commissioners held a joint meeting of the Finance, Audit, Budget, and Internal Services Committees on May 13, 2026, focusing heavily on procurement and capital improvement projects. Key discussions included updates on the Central Intake and Assessment Center construction project, which remains on schedule and within budget, with ongoing procurement of professional services and furniture. The board approved contract amendments for third-party testing, environmental monitoring, and architectural services related to the jail capital improvement projects, with funding confirmed from existing project budgets. Additionally, a significant budget amendment of approximately $4.9 million was approved for information technology and security electronics replacement at the Macomb County Jail, coordinated with the new intake center. The meeting also addressed procurement challenges due to volatile pricing in IT equipment, notably laptops, with a request for over $5.2 million to replace aging devices amid rising costs. Finally, the board reviewed options for renovating or replacing the Southeast Health Center and Mount Clemens Health Facility, with a preference expressed for constructing a new facility to ensure long-term viability. The board approved moving forward with architectural and engineering services procurement for this project, funded by a state grant. Motions related to these procurement and budget items passed unanimously, reflecting a focus on maintaining and upgrading county infrastructure and technology systems.