Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 3/19/2024
Item Status: New
From: Frank Lundy, P.E., County Engineer
Mark Acreman, P.E., Assistant County Engineer
Tucker Stuart, P.E., Construction Engineer
Submitted by: Amanda Brannan, Operations Support Specialist II
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Case No. S-20087 (SFP23-000006) - Laurelbrooke, Phase Two - Road Acceptance
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions regarding Subdivision Case No. S-20087 (SFP23-000006) - Laurelbrooke, Phase Two, in Maintenance Area 200:
1) Accept the following subdivision road for maintenance and authorize said road to be added to the County Maintenance Road List:
Road Name Length Asphalt Width
Laurelbrooke Loop 1,943 ft 20 ft
2) Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Subdivision Roadway and Drainage Improvement Acceptance Agreement and accept the Surety Document from Western Surety Company on behalf of Frank Turner Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $143,140.01 to guarantee the workmanship and materials of the roadways and drainage improvements within the public rights-of-way as shown on the approved Final and “As-Built” construction plans.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: On February 27, 2024, the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department approved the Final and “As-Built” construction plans for Laurelbrooke, Phase Two (County Case No. S-20087 (SFP23-000006) located in Fairhope, Alabama. The required improvements have been inspected and are in accordance with the Subdivision Regulations
The Baldwin County Subdivision Regulations, Article §7.42 - Maintenance Surety Document, requires the following:
a) Acceptance of Maintenance Surety Document. The surety document must first be reviewed by the County Engineer and Chief Legal Counsel, and then accepted and approved by the County Commission;
b) Value of Maintenace Surety Document. The maintenance surety shall be of an amount equal to or greater than 40 percent of the cost (Itemized Engineer’s Cost Estimate) of the full construction of the required roadway and drainage improvements with the public right-of-way, including but not limited to grading, paving of the streets, and instillation of stormwater structures. When the County Engineer identifies potential problems, conditions, or reasons for further protection of the County and public funds a greater amount may be required by the County Engineer;
c) Term of Maintenace Surety Document. A maintenance surety document must state that it is “valid for a period of time” as prescribed in the Subdivision Roadway and Drainage Improvement Acceptance Agreement. A twenty-four (24) month warranty period will begin to run upon the occurrence of both of the following (a) the County Commission votes in the affirmative to accept for maintenance the roadway and drainage improvements, within the public right-of-way; and (b) the maintenance surety document in acceptable form is delivered to the Baldwin County Commission.
Notwithstanding the above requirements, this warranty period shall be automatically extended in the event that an invoice has been sent to the Owner and the time of the subject invoice conflicts with, of the necessary repairs extended beyond, the final date of the twenty-four (24) month warranty period. In such event, said maintenance surety document shall remain in full effect until the Baldwin County Commission releases said surety document following the fulfillment of all obligations to the Baldwin County Commissions as required by the Subdivision Roadway and Drainage Improvement Acceptance Agreement.
The value and terms of the surety have been reviewed by Highway Department Staff and are consistent with the requirements of the Baldwin County Subdivision Regulations. (See attached Cost Estimate.)
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: Standard agreement used as previously approved by Brad Hicks, County Attorney (approved 01/09/2020) los
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 prepare correspondence and have Chairman execute Subdivision Roadway Acceptance Agreement. Return correspondence and signed document to Amanda Brannan (Highway Department). Appropriate Highway Department personnel will be notified to begin maintenance.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Contact:
Dewberry Engineers Inc.
ATTN: Mr. Jason Estes, P.E.
25353 Friendship Road
Daphne, Alabama 36526
Additional instructions/notes: Administration - Upload agreement to Contracts with Tucker Stuart as originator.