Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/15/2026
Item Status: New
From: Katrina Taylor, Grants and Compliance Manager
Submitted by: Alivia Wade, Grants Coordinator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Alabama Department of Youth Services Agency Grant Agreement FY 2026-2027
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve and accept the Alabama Department of Youth Services (ADYS) Agency Grant Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in the amount of $353,735.00 on behalf of the Baldwin County Juvenile Court; and
2) Approve the Agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and The Bridge Inc., as service provider in the amount of $353,735.00 to be used on behalf of the Baldwin County Juvenile Court; and
3) Authorize the Chairman to execute any other documents related to the grant.
The agreements share a period of performance commencing on October 1, 2026, and concluding on September 30, 2027.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Bridge, Inc., is recognized as service provider of the counselors that enter the home to work with area youth. In allowing for counseling at home, the hope is to avert the Juvenile Judge dispatching the youth to a governmental facility. Baldwin County initially received Agency Grant Agreement funds in 2009. The annual renewal funds provide non-residential services for Baldwin County youth who would otherwise be committed to the ADYS. BCC will pay The Bridge, Inc., as invoiced quarterly and reimbursed quarterly by ADYS.
Previous Commission action/date:
October 21, 2025 - 1) Approved and accepted the Alabama Department of Youth Services (ADYS) Agency Grant Agreement for Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026 (commencing October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026) in the amount of $353,736.00 on behalf of the Baldwin County Juvenile Court; and 2) Approved the Agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and The Bridge, Inc. as service provider in the amount of $353,736.00, to be used on behalf of the Baldwin County Juvenile Court; and 3) Authorized Chairman to execute any other documents related to the grant.
October 15, 2024 - 1) Approved and accepted the Alabama Department of Youth Services (ADYS) Agency Grant Agreement for Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 (commencing October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2025) in the amount of $353,736.00 on behalf of the Baldwin County Juvenile Court; and 2) Approved the Agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and The Bridge, Inc. as service provider in the amount of $353,736.00, to be used on behalf of the Baldwin County Juvenile Court; and 3) Authorized Chairman to execute any other documents related to the grant.
September 19, 2023 - 1) Approved and accepted the Alabama Department of Youth Services (ADYS) Agency Grant Agreement for Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024 (commencing October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024) in the amount of $353,736.00 on behalf of the Baldwin County Juvenile Court; and 2) Approved the Agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and The Bridge, Inc. as service provider in the amount of $353,736.00, to be used on behalf of the Baldwin County Juvenile Court; and 3) Authorized Chairman to execute any other documents related to the grant.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $353,735.00 in Grant Revenue
Budget line item(s) to be used: 18070020.51500 - State Grants Contract Services
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? Yes
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Pending legal review
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: Michael Dees, Chief Probation Officer; Grants, Budget, and Administration Staff.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Budget Staff - Enter the budget according to staff recommendation. Grants Staff - Enter the project in Munis. Admin Staff - Prepare correspondence and have Chairman execute agreements and mail to:
Alabama Department of Youth Services
ATTN: Steven P. Lafreniere, Executive Director
Post Office Box 66
Mount Meigs, Alabama 36057
The Bridge, Inc.
ATTN: Ashleigh Simon, Clinical Director
3232 Lay Springs Road
Gadsden, Alabama 35904
The Agreements should be copied via email to:
Officer Michael Dees - Michael.Dees@alacourt.gov
cc: Roger H. Rendleman
Tara Hazelbaker
Beth Hodges
Jana Murphy
Christie Bezoari
Katrina Taylor
Shelby Middleton
Alivia Wade
Additional instructions/notes: N/A