Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/16/2025
Item Status: New
From: Ann Simpson, Director of Transportation, BRATS
Submitted by: Ann Simpson, Director of Transportation, BRATS
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Lease Renewal Agreement with Prodisee Pantry for BRATS Spanish Fort Hub
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve the Lease Renewal Agreement between Baldwin County Commission and Prodisee Pantry for six (6) parking spaces for 3-5 transit vehicles and a small, secure workspace located at 9315 Spanish Fort Boulevard, Spanish Fort, Alabama, to be utilized as a Baldwin Regional Area Transit System Transit Hub; and
2) Authorize the Chairman to execute the Lease Renewal Agreement.
The term of the lease shall commence upon execution and shall terminate upon the expiration of three (3) years. The monthly lease amount shall be $650.00 inclusive of utilities and maintenance.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: As Baldwin Regional Area Transit System (BRATS) ridership continues to increase, there is a growing need for a transit hub in the Spanish Fort / Stapleton area. Due to the travel time and distance from the Fairhope, Robertsdale, or Bay Minette hubs, BRATS was limited to the service it could provide in the Spanish Fort / Stapleton area, especially during the peak first and last hours of service. Having a small satellite hub in this area has allowed drivers to clock-in / out, and store paperwork, vehicle cleaning supplies, mobile devices, and buses during non-service hours and allowed BRATS to provide more efficient service to these areas.
Due to the long-standing relationship enjoyed between Prodisee Pantry and BRATS, Prodisee Pantry agrees to continue to lease a small office space and parking area for 3-5 buses. The parking area is monitored by surveillance equipment, and the office area is secure with limited access and an exterior entrance. The monthly lease amount is $650.00 and is inclusive of utilities, maintenance, and insurance.
The Baldwin County Commission and the City of Spanish Fort executed an Intergovernmental Roadway Construction Agreement to improve roadway capacity and connectivity between Eastern Shore Boulevard and Old Highway 31. The Agreement provides for the construction of approximately one mile of new roadways and pedestrian improvements, a roundabout, access management, and the reservation of land for a potential BRATS transit hub. Section 5307 Urban Transit funds are available to construct the BRATS hub at an 80/20 split.
Previous Commission action/date:
September 20, 2022 – Approved the initial lease agreement with Prodisee Pantry for a BRATS Transit Hub.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $7,800.00 annual lease with 80% reimbursed by grant funds resulting in $1,560.00 annual local match.
Budget line item(s) to be used: 143.51930.52210 Rental Expense
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: This is a renewal of the lease agreement reviewed by Finley B. Reeves, Stone Crosby, P.C. July 14, 2022.
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
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration Staff to:
1. Present three copies signed by Prodisee Pantry Director, Deann Servos, to the Chairman for execution. Forward signed originals to ALDOT to the following address:
Alabama Department of Transportation
Local Transportation Bureau, Transit Section
ATTN: Mr. Bradley Lindsey, P.E. Local Transportation Bureau Chief
1409 Coliseum Boulevard
Montgomery, Alabama 36110
cc: Chandra Middleton (middletonc@dot.state.al.us)
4. Upon receipt of two (2) fully executed originals from ALDOT, mail one fully executed original to:
Prodisee Pantry
Ms. Deann Servos, Director
9315 Spanish Fort Boulevard
Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527
Additional instructions/notes: Admin-Add to Tickler; upload to Contracts when fully executed.