Genesee County Board of Commissioners Workshop 9-30-26

The Genesee County Board of Commissioners held a workshop on September 30, 2026. The main discussion concerned a proposed competitive RFP process for opioid settlement funds. The Opioid Steering Committee recommended making up to $1.5 million per year available for three years, with about $500,000 already approved for county programs in the current fiscal year and roughly $1 million more proposed for awards. The proposal included $100,000 for mini-grants of up to $25,000 each and approximately $900,000 for larger grants, open to eligible organizations including county departments. Commissioners discussed emphasizing prevention, requiring measurable outcomes, coordinating with Flint and other local governments to avoid duplication, and sustaining funding over time. No vote was taken to approve or issue the opioid RFP; the committee was asked to consider commissioners’ feedback and bring the process forward for further discussion.

The board also approved an added agenda item concerning an update to the Genesee County Parks master developer contract, which staff said was needed to proceed with grant-supported projects. Parks staff reported securing grants, including an ORLP grant and foundation grants, to support current projects and staff costs; no contract value or vendor name was stated. The board also discussed preparing a resolution assigning county staff responsibility for census coordination, but deferred that item for further work. The board moved into closed session to consider a written legal opinion on hospital reimbursement for uncompensated care; no decision on that matter is included in the transcript.