Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 4/21/2026
Item Status: New
From: Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator
Submitted by: Anu Gary, Administrative Services Manager
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ITEM TITLE
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Recognition of Southern Star Search & Rescue, Inc. as a Search and Rescue Unit in Baldwin County, Alabama, Under Alabama Code Section 45-2-142.01
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Based on the recommendation of the Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency Director and at the request of Southern Star Search & Rescue, Inc., the Baldwin County Commission recognizes Southern Star Search & Rescue, Inc. as a duly organized and established search and rescue unit, operated as a public service for the benefit of the citizens of Baldwin County, Alabama.
Furthermore, the Baldwin County Commission recognizes Southern Star Search & Rescue, Inc. as a voluntary nonprofit quasi-public entity under Code Section 45-2-142.01, rendering it eligible to receive and utilize public funds or property appropriated by the County.
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Recommendation
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Southern Star Search & Rescue, Inc. (SOSAR) is requesting the County Commission formally recognize the organization under Alabama Code Section 45-2-142.01 in order for SOSAR to be eligible to purchase surplus equipment from the State of Alabama.
The Baldwin County EMA Director has reviewed the request and supporting documentation submitted by SOSAR and concurs with the organization’s request to be recognized as a duly organized and established search and rescue unit, operating as a public service for the benefit of the citizens of Baldwin County, Alabama.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
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: Administration
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Send correspondence to:
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
ATTN: The Honorable Kenneth W. Boswell, Director
Post Office Box 5690
Montgomery, Alabama 36103-5690
cc: Baldwin County Fire Chiefs’ Association
Chief Tony Lovell, President - rlovell@cityofloxley.com
Southern Star Search & Rescue, Inc.
Ray Mooney, Director of Operations - ray@mooney.net
Additional instructions/notes: N/A