Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/16/2025
Item Status: New
From: Beth Hodges, Budget Director
Submitted by: Lynzie Clark, Senior Budget Accountant
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Resolution #2025-171 – Adoption of the Baldwin County FY 2026 Budget
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution #2025-171 of the Baldwin County Commission, which approves the Baldwin County Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and authorizes the attached Employee pay and Classification Scale, Critical Requirement Items List, and Highway Project List for Fiscal Year 2026 that correlates with Resolution #2025-171.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The attached Baldwin County Commission Employee Pay and Classification Scale has been updated to include the organizational chart reflecting a $1,800.00 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), effective October 6, 2025.
The Near Terms List attached is part of the future planning process. This document does not financially impact the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget but outlines items that are anticipated to be required in the near future.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $259,546,189.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: Various, See Resolution #2025-171
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: Budget Staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): The FY 2026 Budget will be posted to the Baldwin County website once it is approved, and budget books will be available at each Commission Office and the Baldwin County Archives Facility.
Additional instructions/notes: Admin-Upload Resolution