Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/16/2025
Item Status: New
From: Jay Dickson, Planning Director
Submitted by: Ashley Campbell, Natural Resource Planner
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ITEM TITLE
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Update to Letter of Intent – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Continuing Authorities Program - Shoreline Erosion Study for Northern Shoreline of Fort Morgan
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize the Chairman to execute an updated Letter of Intent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Continuing Authorities Program requesting a shoreline erosion study for the northern shoreline of Fort Morgan in Baldwin County, Alabama.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has requested an updated Letter of Intent which will allow this study to be considered for funding during the current and next fiscal years. The original LOI letter has been updated with the current date and Chairman signature line and a sentence added to emphasis that the main reason for the request is for the shoreline erosion study.
Previous Commission action/date: The original LOI was approved on March 19, 2024.
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: September 30, 2025
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: N/A
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Mail letter of intent to:
Colonel Jeremy J. Chapman, P.E.
Commander, Mobile District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
ATTN: CESAM-PD-FP
Post Office Box 2288
Mobile, Alabama 36628-0001
cc: Jay Dickson
Ashley Campbell
Planning@baldwincountyal.gov
Additional instructions/notes: N/A