Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 12/17/2024
Item Status: Addendum
From: Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator; Brian Underwood, Grants Director
Submitted by: Katrina Taylor, Grants Administrator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Resolution #2025-065 - Reallocation of ARPA Revenue Replacement Funds for Scenic Highway 98 Bridge Replacement Project
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Revenue Replacement funds in the amount of $263,497.00 to cover the cost of contracted engineering design professional services, field surveys, and environmental permitting costs of the Scenic 98 Bridge Replacement Project in Point Clear; and
2) Adopt Resolution #2025-065 of the Baldwin County Commission allocating up to $263,497.00 of ARPA Revenue Replacement to cover the cost of contracted engineering design professional services, field surveys, and environmental permitting costs of the Scenic 98 Bridge Replacement Project.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: In accordance with the Final Rule issued by the U.S. Department of Treasury on January 6, 2022, the County duly elected to take the standard allowance of Revenue Replacement Funds equal to $10,000,000.00 of its ARPA Funds. The Final Rule identified the cost of expenses for necessary government services for the provision of well-maintained, safe roads and bridges.
Project description:
This project is located on Scenic Highway 98 over Point Clear Creek, south of Fairhope. The existing bridge structure is in poor condition due to saltwater corrosion of the bridge components, which has caused structural failures. This has lowered the load capacity, making some vehicles detour around the bridge, resulting in longer commute times. The proposed improvements include installing a larger bridge and stabilizing the open ditches with riprap and ground cover.
Previous Commission action/date: See the attached previous Commission action.
December 3, 2024 - BCC rescinded action taken by the Baldwin County Commission during its June 18, 2024, Regular Meeting (Agenda Item CN2), which adopted Resolution #2024-123 allocating $400,000.00 in ARPA Revenue Replacement funds; and approved the allocation of interest earned from ARPA funds in the amount of $395,297.00 for the engineering design professional services of the Scenic Highway 98 Bridge Replacement Project in Point Clear; and adopted Resolution #2025-051 of the Baldwin County Commission allocating up to $395,297.00 of interest earned from ARPA funds for the engineering design professional services of the Scenic Highway 98 Bridge Replacement Project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $263,497.00 in ARPA Revenue Replacement Funds
Budget line item(s) to be used: HW24106-1PRECN-1CONTR SRV-1CONT298
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? Yes
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Katherine Jessip, ACCA Attorney
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 staff to obtain Chairman’s signature on BCC Resolution. Beth Hodges, Budget Director, to make budget transfer.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Admin - Upload Resolution to BCAP and notify the following:
cc: Roger Rendleman, Frank Lundy, Mark Acreman, Beth Hodges, Wanda Gautney, Brian Underwood, Katrina Taylor, Christie Bezoari
Additional instructions/notes: N/A