Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/7/2023
Item Status: New
From: Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator, Brian L. Underwood, Grants Director
Submitted by: Brian L. Underwood, Grants Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Resolution #2024-014 - Retroactive Allocation of ARPA Funds for Boros Road Bowl Drainage Improvement Water Infrastructure Project
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution #2024-014 of the Baldwin County Commission retroactively allocating $111,559.58 of ARPA funds to be used toward the County’s internal cost for construction of the Boros Road Bowl drainage improvement water infrastructure project by Baldwin County Highway Department Maintenance Staff.
The expenditure of ARPA funds for the purposes described herein shall be further contingent on the continued appropriation and availability of ARPA funds for this purpose and in no event shall be used for any expenses not obligated by December 31, 2024, and expended by December 31, 2026.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Final Rule issued by the U.S. Department of Treasury on January 6, 2022, identified the cost of expenses for necessary investments in water infrastructure as an eligible enumerated expense.
Previous Commission action/date: August 3, 2021 - Commission approved the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the Boros Road Bowl Project with a total estimated cost of $1,346,706.00, including construction of a regional stormwater detention pond on County property at the intersection of Boros Road and Cheryl Lane, and extension of an existing water line from the intersection of County Road 95 and U.S. Highway 98 to Cheryl Lane to provide potable water to unserved properties in the area.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $111,559.58
Budget line item(s) to be used: 29970010.55908
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: Reviewed and approved by ACCA/IAC on October 16, 2023. Reviewed and approved by County Legal on October 17, 2023.
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, Finance and Accounting, County Budget Director
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration to obtain signatures on Resolution. Finance and Accounting Staff enter project in Munis. Budget Director to make necessary transfer of funds.
Additional instructions/notes: Administration - upload resolution to BCAP