Board approves $175,000 Mott-funded branding contract for county trail network

Aug 13, 2026

Commissioners approved a one-time $175,000 agreement, fully grant-funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, to design countywide trail branding, maps and signage as part of a broader ~ $80 million plan to build and connect roughly 200+ miles of trails across Genesee County.

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The board approved Resolution 20261039 authorizing an agreement with Destination by Design for up to $175,000 to provide marketing, signage and branding for the county's legacy trails. Staff said the cost is fully covered by a Charles Stewart Mott Foundation grant and described the contract as a one-time expense to develop a comprehensive branding and materials package.

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