Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 3/17/2026
Item Status: New
From: Frank Lundy, P.E., County Engineer; Caleb Hacker, Director of Parks and Recreation
Submitted by: Audra E. Mize, Administrative Support Specialist IV
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Recreational Enhancements at Live Oak Landing Park
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the transfer of $250,000.00 GOMESA funding from the Live Oak Landing Trail project to the Recreational Enhancements at Live Oak Landing Park project in accordance with the adopted Master Plan.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: On October 7, 2025, the Baldwin County Commission adopted a new Master Plan for Live Oak Landing Park to serve as a guide for continued park enhancements. One of the key components of the Master Plan is to provide additional recreational opportunities. Also in October 2025, The Fly High Goose Foundation donated $30,000.00 to the Baldwin County Commission to be used for playground improvements at Live Oak Landing Park. The action recommended partners County funds with the donated funds to maximize playground enhancement, trail connectivity to the campground, pickleball court construction, and picnic shelters in accordance with the Master Plan.
The Live Oak Landing Trail project HW25078 was funded in the fiscal year 2025 budget, adopted during the September 17, 2024, Regular meeting. With the postponement of the Live Oak/Bicentennial Park Pedestrian Bridge, there is no need to construct the trail connection to the bridge location at this time. This transfer provides for the immediate use of funding, allowing for the Recreational Enhancements at Live Oak Landing Park project PK26001 to move toward construction and completion.
Previous Commission action/date:
October 7, 2025 - Accepted the monetary donation of $30,000.00 from the Fly High Goose Foundation to provide playground enhancements at Live Oak Landing Park.
October 7, 2025 - Adopted the updated Master Plan for Bicentennial Park and Live Oak Landing prepared by Jade Consulting, LLC.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $0.00 due to reallocation of current funding
Budget line item(s) to be used: HW25078 to PK26001
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?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
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: Beth Hodges, Budget Director, will transfer funds to project. Caleb Hacker, Director of Parks and Recreation, will oversee construction of improvements.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A