Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 7/16/2025
Item Status: Addendum
From: Frank Lundy, P.E., County Engineer
Mark Acreman, P.E., Assistant County Engineer
Seth Peterson, P.E., Pre-Construction Manager
Submitted by: Lisa Sangster, Administrative Support Specialist IV
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ITEM TITLE
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30 Cubed Program - Intergovernmental Roadway Construction Agreement with City of Spanish Fort for Certain Roadway Improvements
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve an Intergovernmental Roadway Construction Agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and the City of Spanish Fort for roadway improvements connecting Eastern Shore Boulevard to Old Highway 31 contingent upon approval of the Agreement by the City of Spanish Fort.
The City of Spanish Fort will maintain the new roadway segments within their corporate limits once the project is completed.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The City of Spanish Fort and the Baldwin County Commission have determined that various multimodal improvements between Eastern Shore Boulevard and Old Highway 31 are necessary to improve roadway capacity and improve connectivity. The project will provide 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.
The total estimated cost of the Old Highway 31 project is $7,100,000.00 with the City funding $3,550,000.00 (50%) and the County funding the remaining $3,550,000.00 (50%). Eligible project costs include right-of-way acquisitions, design, utility relocations, permitting, construction, and construction engineering and inspection (CE&I).
The Old Highway 31 project will be the fourth project of the Baldwin County Commission’s 30 Cubed Program, which is aimed at fostering collaboration with municipalities across the county to reduce traffic congestion on our shared roadway systems. The County Commission has designated thirty million dollars ($30M) to be matched with thirty million dollars ($30M) of municipal funding for transportation projects that are focused on improving roadway capacity and connectivity throughout Baldwin County. The Commission’s goal is to have $60 Million in transportation projects constructed, under construction, or under contract by 2030. The $30M provided by the County, $30M by Municipalities, by year 2030, is 30 by 30 by 30, becoming the 30 Cubed Program.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $3,550,000.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: HW25112.4CONTRCN.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?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Brad Hicks, County Attorney (approved 7/11/2025) los
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 prepare correspondence. Once agreement is approved and executed by City of Spanish Fort, Highway Department will coordinate with Administration to have agreement fully executed. Administration email copy of the agreement to Seth Peterson, Highway Department.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Contact:
The Honorable Mike McMillan, Mayor
City of Spanish Fort
ATTN: Rebecca A. Gaines, City Clerk
7631 Spanish Fort Boulevard
Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527
Additional instructions/notes: Administration - Upload to Contracts with Seth Peterson as Originator.