Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 10/7/2025
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, Project Coordinator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
FY 2026 Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program II - Application for Intersection Improvements on Project #HW26002 - State Route 59 at Boatyard Road
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve Highway Department staff to prepare and submit an application for the Fiscal Year 2026 Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program II (ATRIP-II) to request federal funding for intersection improvements on Project #HW26002 - State Route 59 at Boatyard Road; and
2) Adopt Resolution #2026-004 authorizing the grant application submittal; and
3) Authorize the Chairman to send a letter to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advising of Baldwin County’s intent to apply for federal funds for the construction of the project; and
4) Approve the Chairman to sign any other award or reporting documents as needed.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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Recommendation
Background: The FY 2026 ATRIP-II application deadline is November 14, 2025. The total amount that a project sponsor can apply for is $2,000,000.00 in ATRIP-II funds. The Highway Department will evaluate the proposed scope and limits for the project submittal.
The ATRIP-II grant does not require a local match. If awarded, Baldwin County will provide Design using FY 2026 funds to expedite the Project.
Previous Commission action/date:
September 16, 2025 - Adopted the FY 2026 Budget approving $200,000.00 for the Boatyard Road at State Route 59 ATRIP-II project design.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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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: 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 place letter of intent on Commission letterhead and have Chairman sign along with resolution. Courier both original documents to Highway staff (John Sedlack) for inclusion in the application packet.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A