Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 5/5/2026
Item Status: New
From: Dr. Brian Pierce, Coroner; Tara Hazelbaker, Director of Finance; Brian Underwood, Grants Director
Submitted by: Katrina Taylor, Grants Administrator
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ITEM TITLE
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Coroner’s Office - FY 2027 Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Council - Community Development Grant Application
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve the submittal of the Fiscal Year 2027 Community Development Grant application to the Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Council by staff on behalf of the Baldwin County Coroner’s Office, requesting $20,000.00 for the purchase of Randox toxicology kits; and
2) Authorize the Chairman to sign any other documents related to this grant application.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council is actively involved in the management of high-impact projects that address Conservation Education, Community Development, and Resource Conservation opportunities. The FY 2027 Community Development Grant supports projects that enhance public well-being through prevention, preparedness, and resilience-building.
This funding will provide drug surveillance supplies for the Baldwin County Coroner’s Office to perform drug testing in overdose or suspected overdose cases. The data from this surveillance will be used by Law Enforcement and the District Attorney’s Office to prosecute dealers of lethal drugs, specifically fentanyl. These drug tests will also allow for the Baldwin County Coroner’s Office to speed up the timeline for the next of kin when a family has lost a loved one. Impacts of this program benefit all residents and visitors of Baldwin County, approximately 8,260,000 annually.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $20,000.00 in grant revenues
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10052400.52130 - Materials & Other Supplies
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
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): NOA Email to:
Roger H. Rendleman
Dr. Brian Pierce
Troy Dyess
Tara Hazelbaker
Christie Bezaori
Brian Underwood
Katrina Taylor
Shelby Middleton
Additional instructions/notes: N/A