Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 8/19/2025
Item Status: Addendum
From: Frank Lundy, County Engineer; Beth Hodges, Budget Director
Submitted by: Audra E. Mize, Administrative Support Specialist IV
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ITEM TITLE
Title
*Purchase of Real Property Adjacent to Central Annex I, Robertsdale, Alabama
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Adopt Resolution #2025-163, authorizing the Baldwin County Commission to purchase 4.17 acres of real property located adjacent to Central Annex I in Robertsdale, Alabama, specifically identified on Exhibit A as a portion of Parcel No. 05-48-03-06-3-000-067.000, PPIN 17776; and
2) Approve the Unimproved Lots/Land Purchase Agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and First Baptist Church of Robertsdale, for the County to purchase the property in the amount of $479,550.00; and
3) Authorize the Chairman to execute the Purchase Agreement on behalf of the County and to take such other actions on behalf of the County in connection with the property, and to do all things necessary and required by the Purchase Agreement; and
4) Authorize the County Administrator to issue an interim check payable to Alabama Land Title, in the amount of $5,000.00 for an earnest money deposit; and
5) Make the Disclosure of Information on Purchase of Real Property pursuant to Alabama Act #2014-133 part of the record for the August 19, 2025, Baldwin County Commission regular meeting.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Purchase Agreement forthcoming. Per Resolution #2025-162 adopted August 19, 2025, $479,550 of unallocated ARPA and/or Revenue Replacement Interest was directed to the purchase of this property. The property is located immediately adjacent to Central Annex I on Palmer Street in Robertsdale and will be utilized in future growth planning.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $479,550.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: $479,550.00 - W25094.2ROW.2ACQ.2PURCHASE
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? No, see Resolution #2025-162.
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Brad Hicks, County Attorney (approved 8/12/25) am
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, Finance Department and Budget Staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Finance - Issue a check for property purchase and any necessary closing costs.
-Resolution authorizing funding; make necessary budget adjustment
-Resolution authorizing execution of Purchase Agreement
-Purchase Agreement for real property (Map will be Exhibit A)
-Disclosure Form to be included in the minutes of the meeting (will also need to have the Purchase Agreement attached)
cc: Roger Rendleman
Beth Hodges
Aislinn Stone
Christie Bezoari
Dana Austin
Ken Strong
Additional instructions/notes: Administration - Append Exhibit A to both documents. Upload Resolutions and start a pending deed folder. After closing, add documents to Deed Book (electronic and physical).