Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 4/7/2026
Item Status: New
From: Frank Lundy, P.E., County Engineer
Mark Acreman, Assistant County Engineer
Lynda Demko, Chief Accountant
Submitted by: Lisa Sangster, Administrative Support Coordinator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Write-off of a Portion of Uncollectable Judgement
Body
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the write-off of a portion of an uncollectable judgement in the amount of $63,485.68.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: N/A
Previous Commission action/date: October 7, 2025 - Approved the Contingency Fee Agreement of 25% between the Baldwin County Commission and Maples & Fontenot, LLP for legal services associated with an uncollectable judgement.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $63,485.68
Budget line item(s) to be used: 11153000.54990 (Miscellaneous Expenditures)
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: Finance Department will process write-off.
Admin: Send NOA Email to:
cc: Tara Hazelbaker
Christie Bezoari
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A