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
Tucker Stuart, P.E., Operations Manager
Josh Bell, P.E., Construction Engineer
Submitted by: Lisa Sangster, Administrative Support Specialist IV
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Development Agreement with Gaskin Banks, LLC, for Funding Transportation Improvements on County Road 64
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Development Agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and Gaskin Banks, LLC, for funding of intersection improvements on County Road 64 at Rigsby Road / Austin Road and County Road 54 West.
This Agreement shall be effective upon the date of full execution by both parties and shall be for twenty-four (24) months from its effective date unless terminated by the County upon the delivery of a thirty (30) day notice via certified mail.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The developer of Sabal at Fish River Subdivision, Gaskin Banks, LLC, will provide financial assistance to the County in the amount of $500,000.00 to be used at the County’s discretion for the County Road 64 Widening Project. The County will be responsible for preliminary design and engineering, acquiring additional right-of-way (if needed), utility relocation, construction, inspection, and continuing maintenance of the improvements within the County right-of-way for the project.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $500,000.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: 111.47852 - Miscellaneous Revenue Citizen Participation
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 9/26/2025) 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 and have Chairman execute agreement. Highway will bring original agreement to 10/7 meeting. Courier original documents to Highway (Tucker Stuart). The Highway Department will follow up with the developer and schedule project.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Contact:
Gaskin Banks, LLC
2 Williams Street
Greenville, South Carolina 29607
cc: Lynda Demko
Additional instructions/notes: Administration - Upload to Contracts with Tucker Stuart as originator.