Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 4/15/2025
Item Status: New
From: Jay Dickson, Planning and Zoning Director
Submitted by: Ashley Campbell, Natural Resource Planner
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ITEM TITLE
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Letter of Support - Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium Grant Proposal - Developing Innovative Living Shoreline Breakwaters using Engineered Biochar-Based Recycled Concrete
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize the Chairman to sign a letter of support to the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium for its research grant titled “Developing Innovative Living Shoreline Breakwaters using Engineered Biochar-Based Recycled Concrete.”
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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Recommendation
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: Through this project, we will test the hypothesis that the proposed engineered biochar-based recycled concrete breakwater can achieve both mechanical and environmental performance equivalent to that of conventional concrete while maintaining a zero-carbon footprint.
This project has three objectives:
(1) To develop engineered biochar-based concrete incorporating recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) and evaluate its basic mechanical properties and durability in comparison to conventional concrete.
(2) To investigate the structural integrity and environmental impacts of breakwaters constructed from engineered biochar-based recycled concrete.
(3) To calculate the carbon footprint of engineered biochar-based recycled concrete and ensure its carbon neutrality.
In April 2025, the Environmental Advisory Committee approved the submission of the Letter of Support to the Baldwin County Commission for its consideration.
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: April 15, 2025
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: N/A
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Provide copy of the Commission’s letter of support to: ashley.campbell@baldwincountyal.gov
Additional instructions/notes: N/A