Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 10/21/2025
Item Status: New
From: Frank Lundy, P.E., County Engineer
Mark Acreman, P.E., Asst. County Engineer
Seth Peterson, P.E. Pre-Construction Manager
Submitted by: John Sedlack, Project Coordinator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Resolution #2026-008 and Construction Funding Agreement with ALDOT for Intersection Improvements at U.S. Highway 98 and County Road 91
Body
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution #2026-008 and authorize the Chairman to execute the Construction Funding Agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) for the funding of Construction and Construction Engineering Inspection for intersection improvements at U.S. Highway 98 and County Road 91.
This Agreement shall be effective upon full execution and shall be in effect until the project has been completed and reimbursements are complete. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon delivery of a thirty (30) day notice of termination.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: The Alabama Department of Transportation has agreed to split the cost of the work performed on the U.S. Highway 98 portion of the U.S. Highway 98 at County Road 91 Intersection Improvements Project, estimated at $1,000,000.00. ALDOT will provide $500,000.00 for the U.S. Highway 98 portion of the project. This is a cost reimbursement program and no state funds will be provided to the County prior to accomplishment of the work.
The County funded $1,500,000.00 for construction and construction engineering inspection for the U.S. Highway 98 at County Road 91 Intersection Improvements project in the FY 2026 budget.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $500,000.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: HW24095-4CONTRCN-4CONTR SRV-4CONTRACT
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: Courier correspondence with original resolution and agreement John Sedlack for submittal to ALDOT.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Send correspondence to:
Alabama Department of Transportation, Southwest Region Office
ATTN: Stephanie Dragotta, P.E.
Local Transportation Engineer - Mobile
1701 I-65 Service Road North
Mobile, Alabama 36618
Additional instructions/notes: Administration - add to tickler and upload fully executed agreement to Contracts with John Sedlack as originator.