Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 8/19/2025
Item Status: New
From: Frank Lundy, P.E., County Engineer
Mark Acreman, P.E., Assistant County Engineer
Seth Peterson, P.E., Pre-Construction Manager
Submitted by: John Sedlack, Project Coordinator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Widening and Intersection Improvements on County Road 64 from State Road 181 to Montelucia Way - Reimbursable Utility Agreement
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve a Reimbursable Utility Agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and Riviera Utilities for the relocation of utilities to complete the widening and intersection improvements on County Road 64 from State Road 181 to Montelucia Way. The total estimated cost of this relocation is $543,115.93 with the Eastern Shore MPO funding 80% ($434,492.74) and Baldwin County funding the remaining 20% ($108,623.19).
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The County Road 64 Widening Capacity Project has multiple utility conflicts along the entire corridor. The reimbursable utility agreement with Riviera Utilities will outline the terms for relocation. The Commission approved $1,000,000.00 in the FY 24 Budget for utility relocation.
Previous Commission action/date:
February 18, 2025 - The Commission adopted Resolution #2025-073 and approved the Utility Agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and the Alabama Department of Transportation for utility relocation for widening, resurfacing and intersection improvements on County Road 64 from State Road 181 to Montelucia Way using 80% Federal funds and 20% County matching funds.
January 21, 2025 - The Commission approved the Purchasing Director to place a competitive bid for the County Road 64 Clearing and Grubbing Project; and approved the Chairman to execute any project related documents.
April 5, 2022 - The Commission approved Resolution #2022-067 and a funding agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and the Alabama Department of Transportation for right-of-way acquisition for the widening, resurfacing and intersection improvements on County Road 64 from State Road 181 to Montelucia Way using 80% Federal funds and 20% County matching funds.
October 1, 2019 - The Commission approved Resolution #2020-011 and submitting a Letter of Intent to use Federal Funds for the County Road 64 Capacity Improvement Project to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) as part of the project initiation process.
July 16, 2019 - The Commission waived Baldwin County Commission Policy #9.10 - Engineering and Surveying Services and approved on-call consultant Volkert, Inc. to perform design services for the County Road 64 Capacity Improvements Project, with design fees not to exceed $526,142.00. The Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization (ESMPO) will fund 80% of the design fees and the County will provide the 20% local match.
April 16, 2019 - The Commission approved Resolution #2019-059 and a funding agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and the Alabama Department of Transportation for the Preliminary Engineering to 3-Lane County Road 64 from State Route 181 to County Road 54 East and install a Roundabout.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $543,115.93
Budget line item(s) to be used: HW18068000-3UTILITY-CONTR SRV-3CONTRACT
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?
No
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: Standard ALDOT Agreement used.
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 prepare correspondence and have the Chairman sign agreement. Return correspondence and signed agreement to Highway Department (John Sedlack) for forwarding to ALDOT for final execution.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Contact:
Alabama Department of Transportation
ATTN: Stephanie Dragotta, P.E.
Local Transportation Engineer - Mobile
1701 I-65 Service Road North
Mobile, Alabama 36618
Additional instructions/notes: Administration - tickler; once agreement is received back fully executed, upload to Contracts with John Sedlack as originator.