Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 5/7/2024
Item Status: New
From: Frank Lundy, P.E., County Engineer
Mark Acreman, P.E., Assistant County Engineer
Seth Peterson, P.E., Pre-Construction Manager
Submitted by: John Sedlack, Design Tech
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ITEM TITLE
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Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act Grant Project
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve designating the County Road 20 extension from County Road 65 to South Hickory Street as a Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act (RESTORE) Priority Project; and
2) Approve submitting the County Road 20 extension from County Road 65 to South Hickory Street Project (Bucket 1) to the RESTORE Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council and request the reallocation of $11,340,000.00 awarded for the Baldwin Beach Express I-10 to I-65 Extension Right of Way Acquisition Project (Bucket 1) to the County Road 20 Project; and
3) Approve the Chairman to sign any RESTORE project related documents as needed.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The RESTORE Act was signed into law by President Obama on July 6, 2012, due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The RESTORE Act calls for a regional approach to restoring the long-term health of the natural ecosystem and economy of the Gulf Coast Region.
The Commission has approved numerous projects to be considered for funding to the RESTORE Council including the extension of the Baldwin Beach Express from I-10 to I-65. To better meet the goals of the County’s adopted strategic plan and to improve the opportunity for funding, the Highway Department recommends reallocating funds awarded for the Baldwin Beach Express ROW Acquisition Project to the County Road 20 Extension Project which meets strategic plan goals of improved infrastructure, improved public safety and protecting the natural environment.
All environmental permits have been acquired, the construction plans are at 85% completion and ROW acquisition is at 90% completion for the County Road 20 Extension project.
Previous Commission action/date: October 17, 2017 - Authorized the Highway Department to submit a grant application for funding for the Baldwin Beach Express Extension I-10 to I-65 Right of Way Acquisition; and authorized the Chairman to execute any project related documents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: TBD
Budget line item(s) to be used: HW21101000 (County Road 20 Extension)
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: 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: Highway Staff will submit project to RESTORE Council and request reallocation of funds.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A