Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 5/5/2026
Item Status: New
From: Frank Lundy, P.E., County Engineer
Mark Acreman, P.E., Assistant County Engineer
Submitted by: Lisa Sangster, Administrative Support Coordinator
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ITEM TITLE
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Donation of Surplus Equipment to Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve the donation of a 2018 K&K Message Board (VIN# 1K9BM8016JT244487) to the Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department to assist with advance notification of dangerous surf conditions for residents and visitors; and
2) Authorize the Chairman to execute the Fixed Asset Change Form.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Baldwin County Commission is considering declaring a K&K Message Board as surplus property and authorizing its donation to the Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department. The estimated value of the K&K Message Board is $640.00.
The Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department intends to place the message board in a prominent location to provide advance notification to residents and visitors of dangerous surf conditions and other hazards that may impact public safety. The County has recently secured grant funding for the installation of beach identification signage to assist first responders in locating individuals in distress; however, that project is in the early stages of implementation. Donation of the message board will provide an interim measure to enhance public awareness and safety in the area.
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: 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 prepare correspondence, have form signed by Chairman, email to Wanda Gautney and courier to Dana Lambert. Highway staff will bring original Fixed Asset Change Form to the 5/5 meeting. DJ White (Highway) will handle the transfer of equipment to the Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Contact:
Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department
ATTN: Chief Lee Steiner
12105 State Highway 180
Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542
cc: Lynda Demko
DJ White
Additional instructions/notes: N/A