Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/19/2026
Item Status: New
From: Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator
Submitted by: Anu Gary, Commission Administrative Director
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ITEM TITLE
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Real Estate Lease Agreement with Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance, Inc. dba Baldwin Alliance for Office Space in Baldwin County Fairhope Satellite Courthouse
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) In accordance with, and respecting the parameters set forth by Amendment No. 772 to the Constitution of Alabama 1901, adopt Resolution #2027-026 of the Baldwin County Commission which will authorize the grant of a thing of value to the Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance, Inc. for the purpose of promoting the economic and industrial development of Baldwin County; and
2) Approve a Real Estate Lease Agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and the Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance, Inc. (Baldwin Alliance) for Baldwin Alliance to utilize office space at the Baldwin County Fairhope Satellite Courthouse, with the term of the lease commencing November 19, 2026, and terminating November 18, 2029.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Baldwin Alliance has requested a renewal of the three-year lease agreement for the office space at the Fairhope Satellite Courthouse.
Previous Commission action/date: 10/17/2023 - Approved the Lease Agreement with Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance, Inc. for office space at Fairhope Satellite Courthouse.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: The fair market rental value of the leased property is $18.50 per sq. ft., which is not being assessed against Baldwin Alliance, but will be an in-kind contribution from the County to Baldwin Alliance. This in-kind contribution from the Baldwin County Commission to Baldwin Alliance for the 3,246 square foot office space is $60,051 annually.
This is an increase in the amount of $9,738 annually from the previous lease agreement’s rental value ($15.50 per sq. ft. = $50,313.00 annually).
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
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?
Lease Agreement previously approved by County Attorney.
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? Yes. Proof of Publication for one-time ad in Gulf Coast Newspapers, advertised at least seven (7) days prior to Commission approval, ad run date October 6, 2026.
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: TIME SENSITIVE - Admin. staff - Baldwin Alliance to execute agreement prior to BCC meeting.
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Via email only to: Lee Lawson, President and CEO of Baldwin Alliance
cc: Roger Rendleman, Beth Hodges, Tara Hazelbaker, Aislinn Stone, Christie Bezoari
Additional instructions/notes: Proof of Publication of Newspaper Advertisement to be added as Exhibit A (copy of Public Notice) to the Resolution.