Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 10/15/2024
Item Status: New
From: Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator; Brian Underwood, Grants Director
Submitted by: Katrina Taylor, Grants Administrator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Resolution #2025-013 - Allocation of ARPA and Revenue Replacement Funds for Baldwin County Courthouse Queuing Structure
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds in the amount of $2,796,510.00 for the construction contract services for the Baldwin County Courthouse Queuing Structure Project; and
2) Approve the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Revenue Replacement Funds in the amount of $196,793.55 for Alternate 1 of the Baldwin Courthouse Queuing Structure Project that includes the Courthouse Security Upgrades; and
3) Adopt Resolution #2025-013 of the Baldwin County Commission allocating an additional $2,993,303.55 of its ARPA and ARPA Revenue Replacement Funds for the construction of the Baldwin County Courthouse Queuing Structure and Courthouse Security Upgrades.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Final Rule issued by the U.S. Department of Treasury on January 6, 2022, identifies specific COVID-19 mitigation and prevention uses, including support for prevention, mitigation, or other services in public facilities. The construction of the open-air queuing structure and enclosed ramps will provide shelter from the elements while allowing the public to social distance. This is a low-cost method of mitigating the spread of COVID-19 and other airborne diseases to benefit the individuals accessing public services at this facility.
Previous Commission action/date: See attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $2,796,510.00 in ARPA Funds; and $196,793.55 in ARPA Revenue Replacement Funds
Budget line item(s) to be used: 29970020.55240 - Capital Outlay Improvements; 29870020.55240 - Capital Outlay Improvements
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? Yes
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Reviewed and approved by ACCA/IAC on 10/04/2024; Pending review/approval by County Attorney.
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: Admin - obtain Chairman’s signature on Resolution. Budget Staff to make allocations of funds as noted in Staff Recommendation.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed):
cc:
Roger Rendleman
Sheriff Anthony Lowery
Beth Hodges
Lynzie Clark
Wanda Gautney
Christie Bezoari
Brian Underwood
Katrina Taylor
Additional instructions/notes: Admin - Upload Resolution to BCAP with Addendum and copy internal parties via email.