Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 7/21/2026
Item Status: New
From: Tara Hazelbaker, Director of Finance
Submitted by: Tara Hazelbaker, Director of Finance
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ITEM TITLE
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Authorization, Approval, and Adoption of $10,000,000.00 Line of Credit for Disaster-related Liquidity Needs
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
. Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution and Order No. 2026-121 authorizing execution, issuance, and delivery of the $10,000,000.00 General Obligation Warrant (Taxable Revolving Line of Credit), Series 2026, including approval of the Line of Credit Agreement, Warrant, and all associated Transaction Documents.
These actions will establish an emergency revolving line of credit for disaster related liquidity that needs to be used only as necessary.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Baldwin County experiences recurring emergency events that may create short-term cash flow pressures. To ensure rapid access to funds for disaster response, the County proposes entering into a Taxable Revolving Line of Credit (LOC) with Regions Bank, evidenced by a $10,000,000.00 General Obligation Warrant. Via this agenda item, the Commission is asked to consider and vote on the Resolution and Order authorizing: 1) Approval of the Line of Credit Agreement; 2) Issuance of Warrant to Regions Bank; 3) Authorization for execution, attestation, and delivery of all Transaction Documents.
If adopted, the County will finalize and execute all closing documents immediately following the meeting.
Debt Limit Compliance: The County Administrator / Clerk Treasurer has provided the Certificate of Indebtedness, confirming the County remains within the statutory debt cap established under Section 224 of the Alabama Constitution (5% limit). The legal debt margin after issuance of the LOC would be $372,476,834. This certificate is presented for Commission review and acceptance as part of the July 21, 2026, action.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: There is no interest cost unless the LOC is activated. The County will incur an annual unused fee of $5,000 - 0.05% is charged on the Average Unused Portion of the $10,000,000.00 facility - as calculated on specific determination dates. The County is also responsible for the Warrant holder’s legal fees required for issuance.
Budget line item(s) to be used: 21410214.51620
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: Stone Crosby, P.C / Finley B. Reeves.
Additional comments: July 8, 2026-Reviewed by legal counsel with no suggested changes.
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? No
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 and Finance
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): 1) Execute and attest the Line of Credit Agrmt. 2) Execute Warrant No. R‑1 (Exhibit A within the Line of Credit Agrmt) and mail & email to Regions Bank. 3) Complete and sign all closing certificates (General Certificate, Indebtedness Certificate). 4) File executed Transaction Documents in the County’s permanent records. 5) Maintain documentation in emergency operations readiness files.
Regions Bank
1900 5th Avenue North, Suite 2400
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Additional instructions/notes: Place in reminder folder for signature by all 4 Commissioners following the approval of the July 21, 2026, Regular meeting minutes.