Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/17/2024
Item Status: New
From: Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator; Brian Underwood, Grants Director
Submitted by: Katrina Taylor, Grants Administrator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Allocation of ARPA Funds for Competitive Bid Publication Expense Concerning the Baldwin County Courthouse Queuing Structure Project
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve and authorize staff to pay Gulf Coast Media for the Competitive Bid Publication Notice expense for the construction of the Baldwin County Courthouse Queuing Structure Project in the amount of $783.05 in ARPA funds.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Final Rule issued by the U.S. Department of Treasury on January 6, 2022, identifies specific COVID-19 mitigation and prevention uses, including support for prevention, mitigation, or other services in public facilities. The construction of the open-air queuing structure and enclosed ramps will provide shelter from the elements while allowing the public to social distance. This is a low-cost method of mitigating the spread of COVID-19 and other airborne diseases to benefit the individuals accessing public services at this facility.
Previous Commission action/date: A summary of previous Commission ARPA action is attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $783.05 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
Budget line item(s) to be used: FAARPATR23.9ARPA.0ATRIUM.0ADVERTISE
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?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? Yes
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: Grants Department to enter project in Munis. Budget Staff to prepare budget.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed):
Cc:
Roger Rendleman
Beth Hodges
Wanda Gautney
Christie Bezoari
Brian Underwood
Katrina Taylor
Additional instructions/notes: N/A