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
Title
Educational Signage by The Nature Conservancy for Baldwin County Boat Launches
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve educational signage by The Nature Conservancy for Baldwin County owned boat launches at the Launch at County Road 6, the Launch at Intercoastal Waterway, Lillian Boat Launch, and Josephine Boat Launch; and
2) Authorize County staff to install the signs in the chosen locations.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Nature Conservancy (TNC) received grant funding from several sources to install environmental signage at boat launches within Baldwin County. TNC contacted the County in January 2025 regarding the signage. The signs were designed and will be paid for by TNC. The signs have been reviewed by the Parks Department for accuracy. If approved, the signs will be delivered to the County for installation by County staff. The County will provide the materials needed to install the signs which may include concrete, screws, etc.
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): NOA email to: TNC, Mary Kate Brown (mkbrown@tnc.org)
cc: Jay Dickson
Ashley Campbell
Planning@baldwincountyal.gov
Additional instructions/notes: N/A