Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/3/2026
Item Status: New
From: Ashley Campbell, Natural Resource Planner; Katrina Taylor, Grants and Compliance Manager
Submitted by: Alivia Wade, Grants Coordinator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
FY 2027 Alabama Coastal Area Management Program (ACAMP) Grant Acceptance
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Alabama Coastal Area Management Program (ACAMP) Grant Agreement with the State of Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) in the amount of $50,000.00 in federal grant funds for the Meadows Recreational Trails Master Plan and Trail Improvement project; and
2) Authorize the Chairman to execute any other documents related to this grant award.
The period of performance is effective the date of Chairman’s execution to September 30, 2028.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The ADCNR, State Lands Division, Coastal Section, is accepting proposals for projects to be performed in the Alabama Coastal Area (defined as Mobile County and Baldwin County) for FY 2027. This competitive funding opportunity is administered by State Land’s ACAMP, utilizing federal funds provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA). ACAMP is accepting applications through this Request for Proposals for projects that protect, enhance, and improve the management of natural, cultural, and historical coastal resources and that increase the sustainability, resiliency, and preparedness of coastal communities.
Previous Commission action/date: March 17, 2026 - Approved the submittal of the ACAMP grant application by staff on behalf of the BCC requesting $50,000.00 in grant funds for the Meadows Recreational Trails Master Plan; and authorized the Chairman to sign any other documents related to this grant application.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $50,000.00 in Federal Grant Funds. The ACAMP grant requires a minimum match or in-kind funds of $50,000.00.
Budget line item(s) to be used:
28170070.51140 - Salary Offset
28170070.52130 - Materials and Other Supplies.
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?
No
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: Standard grant agreement has been previously approved; no additional legal review is required.
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): Admin Staff, obtain Chairman’s signature on 1) the Subaward Grant Agreement (page 15); and 2) the Certificate of Compliance with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act; and 3) the ADCNR Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Disclosure Statement. Prepare correspondence and send the signed documents to Ashley Campbell for submittal to ADCNR:
Via Email Only - (amy.king@dcnr.alabama.gov)
ADCNR State Lands Division, Coastal Section
ATTN: Amy King, Natural Resources Planner
5 Rivers Delta Center
31115 Five Rivers Boulevard
Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527
cc: Roger Rendleman, Frank Lundy, Mark Acreman, Beth Hodges, Seth Peterson, Ashley Campbell, James Howard, Tara Hazelbaker, Aislinn Stone, Christie Bezoari, Katrina Taylor, Shelby Middleton, Alivia Wade
Additional instructions/notes: Upload agreement to Contracts.