Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/6/2025
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: Lisa Sangster, Administrative Support Coordinator
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ITEM TITLE
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30 Cubed Program - Intergovernmental Roadway Construction Agreement with City of Robertsdale for Certain Roadway Improvements
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve an Intergovernmental Roadway Construction Agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and the City of Robertsdale for roadway and intersection improvements at Palmer Street (County Road 65) and Alabama Highway 104.
The City of Robertsdale will maintain the new roadway segments within their corporate limits once the project is completed.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The City of Robertsdale and the Baldwin County Commission have determined that intersection improvements at Palmer Street (County Road 65) and Alabama Highway 104 are necessary to enhance roadway capacity and safety. The project will include the construction of left and right turn lanes, access management improvements along Palmer Street, and signal upgrades at the intersection.
The total estimated cost of the project is $2,430,000.00 with the City and County each contributing $1,215,000.00 (50%). Eligible project expenses include right-of-way acquisition, design, utility relocation, permitting, construction, and construction engineering and inspection (CE&I).
This project represents the sixth initiative under the Baldwin County Commission’s 30 Cubed Program, which promotes collaboration with municipalities to reduce traffic congestion on shared transportation corridors. The County has committed $30 million in municipal funding for transportation projects that improve roadway capacity and connectivity throughout Baldwin County.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $1,215,000.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: HW26046.4CONTRCN.4CONTR SRV.4CONTRACT
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?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Brad Hicks, County Attorney (approved 9/28/2025) los
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. Highway will bring original agreement to the 11/6 meeting for the Chairman’s signature. Administration email copy of the agreement to Seth Peterson, Highway Department.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Contact:
The Honorable Ruthie Campbell, Mayor
City of Robertsdale
ATTN: Shannon J. Burkett, City Clerk
Post Office Box 429
Robertsdale, Alabama 36567
cc: Lynda Demko
Additional instructions/notes: Administration - Upload to Contracts with Seth Peterson as Originator.