Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/18/2025
Item Status: New
From: Frank Lundy, P.E., County Engineer
Mark Acreman, P.E., Assistant County Engineer
Tucker Stuart, P.E., Operations Manager
Submitted by: Lisa Sangster, Administrative Support Coordinator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
5th Street Drainage Improvements in Lillian, Alabama
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve the extension of maintenance on 5th Street in Lillian from end of current maintenance to Widell Avenue unopened right-of-way in order to complete drainage improvements; and
2) Approve the Highway Department to complete one-time drainage improvements on 15 feet of unopened right-of-way between McDonald Avenue and Widell Avenue right-of-way; and
3) Authorize staff to advertise for a public hearing to consider vacating the 15 feet of unopened right-of-way between McDonald Avenue and Widell Avenue right-of-way once one-time drainage improvements are completed.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Highway Department has received numerous complaints from citizens about stormwater runoff in the area due to inadequate drainage outfalls.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
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?
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: N/A
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Area 300 staff will begin maintenance of 5th Street drainage ditch extension and schedule one-time drainage maintenance for the unopened right-of-way between McDonald Avenue and Widell Avenue. Highway Staff will begin vacation process once one-time drainage improvements are completed.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A