Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 3/19/2024
Item Status: New
From: Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator; Brian Underwood, Grants Director
Submitted by: Katrina Taylor, Grants Administrator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Resolution #2024-081 - Allocation of ARPA Funds for Drainage Improvements Along Sherman Road Project
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the amount of $2,000,000 for the cost of the Drainage Improvements along Sherman Road Project, to include the replacement of the existing 62-foot timber substructure bridge constructed in 1954 with a new 80-foot concrete bridge to mitigate flooding impacts and improve safety; and
2) Adopt Resolution #2024-081 of the Baldwin County Commission allocating up to $2,000,000 of the ARPA funds for the Drainage Improvements along Sherman Road Project.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Final Rule issued by the U.S. Department of Treasury on January 6, 2022, identified the cost of expenses for necessary investments in water infrastructure as an eligible enumerated expense.
Project description: This area currently experiences flooding which has flooded homes and the public roadway in the vicinity. This project will greatly improve the stormwater system to mitigate flooding impacts and improve safety.
Previous Commission action/date: See attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $2,000,000 in ARPA Funds
Budget line item(s) to be used: 4CONTRCN HW23067.4CONTR SRV.4CONT299
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? Yes
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Reviewed and approved by the IAC/ACCA on February 23, 2024, and by the Baldwin County Attorney on February 23, 2024 (KDT)
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration staff to obtain Chairman’s signature on BCC Resolution. Beth Hodges, Budget Director, to make budget transfer.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed):
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Roger Rendleman
Beth Hodges
Frank Lundy
Mark Acreman
Wanda Gautney
Christie Bezoari
Brian Underwood
Katrina Taylor
Additional instructions/notes: Admin - Upload Resolution to BCAP and copy internal parties via email.