Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 4/21/2026
Item Status: New
From: 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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Resolution #2026-069 - Approving the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Local Government Recovery Infrastructure Program (LGRIP) Application Guidance
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution #2026-069 approving the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Local Government Recovery Infrastructure Program (LGRIP) Application Guidance.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: As outlined in Baldwin County’s approved Local Recovery Plan (LRP), ADECA allocated $13.3 million to LGRIP for the County to fund local municipalities (cities, towns, and utility districts) for eligible, priority infrastructure investments that address recovery from damage caused by Hurricanes Sally and Zeta, mitigate future disaster impacts, and enhance quality of life for vulnerable populations. LGRIP supports eligible projects such as roadway extensions, drainage system upgrades, flood mitigation improvements, broadband expansion, and the restoration of critical public facilities. Each project must demonstrate a direct connection to the declared disaster or contribute meaningfully to long-term mitigation efforts, while also meeting HUD’s National Objective and complying with applicable federal regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200.
Under the LGRIP program, all fourteen municipalities and eligible public utility providers within the County were contacted to inform them of available technical assistance and to invite their participation in the competitive application process. The County anticipated that its Activity Profile Form submitted to ADECA would include proposals from ten (10) municipalities and three (3) public utility providers.
The LGRIP Application Guidance contains information and requirements for applicants to apply and compete for LGRIP funds. This document is intended to provide an overview of the priorities, program components, and eligibility requirements based on the CDBG-DR program funding and the LRP. Potential applicants are advised to read the guidance carefully. Project proposals will be reviewed and selected based on the completed application and the information provided. Please note that, due to the limited amount of funding, not all projects may be funded.
Previous Commission action/date:
January 20, 2026 - Approved the Non-Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the CDBG-DR LRP for submission to ADECA.
January 6, 2026 - Approved the submittal of the CDBG-DR CPIP Activity Profile Form for the County Road 65 Extension Project from County Road 34 to County Road 36 by staff to ADECA CDBG-DR grant portal; and authorized the Chairman to sign any documents related to this Activity Profile Form; and approve the submittal of the CDBG-DR HAP Activity Profile Form, by staff to ADECA CDBG-DR grant portal; and authorized the Chairman to sign any documents related to this Activity Profile Form; and approved the submittal of the CDBG-DR LGRIP Activity Profile Form by staff to ADECA CDBG-DR grant portal; and authorized the Chairman to sign any documents related to this Activity Profile Form.
November 6, 2025 - Awarded the Contract to MB3 Inc. d/b/a Civix in the amount of $2,427,488.00 for the Implementation Phase of the General Grant and Management, Project Management, and Capacity Building for CDBG-DR Subaward and authorize the Chairman to execute the Contract contingent upon County Attorney approval. (The contract is effective on the date of full execution.)
September 16, 2025 - Approved the submittal of CDBG-DR CPIP Activity Profile Form for the CR 65 Extension Project from CR 28 to CR 32, by staff to ADECA CDBG-DR grant portal; and authorized the Chairman to sign any documents related to this Activity Profile Form.
August 19, 2025 - Approved the formal administrative closeout of the CDBG-DR Planning Phase; and approved the Budget Director to remove the remaining available balance of $332,989.24 from the CDBG-DR Planning Phase ledger. These funds were not reimbursed and are not eligible for retention or reallocation.
July 1, 2025 - Approved Amendment No. 2 to Subrecipient Agreement Number DR-21-001 between the BCC and the State of Alabama, ADECA, addressing recovery from Hurricanes Sally and Zeta, including unmet housing, infrastructure, economic development, mitigation, and other eligible unmet needs, as described in the BCC’s approved LRP. Amendment No. 2 to Baldwin County’s CDBG-DR Subrecipient Agreement with ADECA establishes the implementation budget allocations of $100,000.00 for Administration, $19,169,010.00 for Housing Recovery Activities, and $24,092,676.00 for Non-Housing Recovery Activities. The amendment also extends the period of performance through October 31, 2028.
May 6, 2025 - Approved the Third Amendment to Contract for Professional Services with MB3 Inc. d/b/a Civix for the Planning Phase of the General Grant and Management, Project Management, and Capacity Building for the CDBG-DR Subaward.
The following clauses were added to Section 6.5 of the agreement and included in Attachment A:
a) Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964
b) Section 109, Housing & Community Development Act of 1974
c) Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973
d) Age Discrimination Act of 1975
e) Equal Employment Opportunity
f) Section 3 Compliance
g) Section 3 Plan
h) Section 402 of the Vietnam Veterans Act
i) Alabama Beason-Hammon Act
j) Conflict of Interest
k) Audits, Records keeping and retention
The term and cost of the contract remain unaffected by this Amendment.
February 18, 2025 - Approved the Second Amendment to the Contract for Professional Services with MB3 Inc. d/b/a Civix in the amount of $50,000.00 for the Planning Phase of the General Grant and Management, Project Management, and Capacity Building for the CDBG-DR Subaward.
November 5, 2024 - Approved the First Amendment to the Contract for Professional Services with MB3 Inc. d/b/a Civix in the amount of $211,345.00 for the Planning Phase of the General Grant and Management, Project Management, and Capacity Building for the CDBG-DR Subaward.
September 17, 2024 - Approved Amendment No. 1 to Subrecipient Agreement Number DR-21-001 between the Baldwin County Commission and ADECA addressing recovery from Hurricanes Sally and Zeta, including unmet housing, infrastructure, economic development, mitigation, and other eligible unmet needs, as described in the BCC’s approved LRP.
September 3, 2024 - The BCC adopted Resolution #2024-155 of the Baldwin County Commission approving the CDBG-DR LRP for DR-4563 and DR-4573.
August 20, 2024 - The BCC adopted Resolution #2024-150 of the Baldwin County Commission approving the Baldwin County Commission CDBG-DR Language Access Plan for Limited English Proficiency Persons.
August 6, 2024 - The BCC conducted a Public Hearing regarding the adoption of the CDBG-DR CPP; and following Public Hearing adopted Resolution #2024-147 of the Baldwin County Commission approving the CDBG-DR CPP.
March 5, 2024 - The BCC awarded the Contract to MB3 Inc. d/b/a Civix in the amount of $370,081.00 for the Planning Phase of the General Grant and Management, Project Management, and Capacity Building for the CDBG-DR Subaward and authorized the Chairman to execute the Contract.
December 19, 2023 - The BCC accepted the CDBG-DR sub-award from ADECA in the amount of $1,000,000 for the development of a LRP to identify local unmet needs resulting from Hurricanes Sally and Zeta in 2020 through outreach and coordination with impacted stakeholders; and approved the Subrecipient Agreement No. DR-21-001, with ADECA; and authorized the Chairman to execute the agreement and any related documents.
November 7, 2023 - The BCC approved the RFP for General Grant Coordination and Management, Project Management, and Capacity Building for the CDBG-DR Subaward and authorized the Purchasing Director to advertise the RFP; and authorized the Chairman/Purchasing Division Commissioner for the BCC to approve any necessary addendums or clarifications if required after the RFP is advertised.
November 16, 2022 - The BCC authorized staff to proceed with preparing a Request for Proposals (RFP) document for the development of the CDBG-DR Local Recovery Plan for Baldwin County.
October 4, 2022 - The BCC approved and authorized the Chairman to execute a letter to ADECA providing comments in response to the CDBG-DR Draft Action Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
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: Reviewed and approved by Brad Hicks, County Attorney on 04/01/2026. (KDT)
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): Upload Resolution and send NOA email to: Roger Rendleman, Tara Hazelbaker, Brian Underwood, Katrina Taylor, Shelby Middleton, Taylor Lesinger
Additional instructions/notes: N/A