# Bay County Committee of the Whole Meeting (10/6/26)

Bay County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole meeting, October 6, 2026: The county presented its proposed 2027 executive budget, which was received by the committee but was not shown as adopted in the transcript. Total spending across all funds is budgeted at $182 million, while General Fund spending is $50.6 million, up $100,000 from 2026. Countywide capital outlay is budgeted at $1.1 million, with additional building, grounds, parks, and recreation items still under discussion. The presentation cited new construction-related funds as a major reason total spending increased, and identified planned purchases including sheriff’s vehicles and equipment, dive-team and search-and-rescue equipment, and information-systems hardware and software. Budget recommendations included pursuing grants and other revenue, prioritizing capital projects, and managing projected increases in contractual services and hardware/software costs.

The committee approved several spending-related items, including FY2027 sheriff’s road-patrol township contracts, a Friend of the Court federal access and visitation grant, a 2026 professional-liability insurance agreement with Altar Pros Lawyers Risk Purchasing Group, a 2027 health-related grant, and general payables. The transcript also lists FY2027 Operation Stonegarden for approval, though its motion and vote are not clearly captured. The board approved a resolution recognizing October 2026 as Michigan Library Appreciation Month; library representatives noted that a November millage renewal provides 86% of their funding. No specific contract amounts were provided for the approved items.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Information Technology
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Sources
- [Bay County Committee of the Whole Meeting (10/6/26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzg_5HHt1MQ) - Bay County, Michigan