Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/15/2026
Item Status: New
From: Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator
Submitted by: Anu Gary, Administrative Services Manager
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Memorandum of Agreement with Alabama Department of Public Health for Use of County Office Space, and Public Health Services Enforcement of Animal/Mosquito Control
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
To promote public health, establish and maintain a County Health Officer and County Health Department, and provide for the appropriation of an amount equal to the collection of the ½ mill Ad Valorem public health tax [as authorized by Section 22-3-10, Code of Alabama (1975) and Amendment 559 to the Constitution of Alabama 1901], approve a Memorandum of Agreement between the Alabama Department of Public Health and the Baldwin County Commission related to the same.
This Agreement shall commence on October 1, 2026, and expire on September 30, 2029, unless terminated sooner in accordance with said Memorandum of Agreement.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Memorandum of Agreement forthcoming.
The Baldwin County Commission (BCC) and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), including the Baldwin County Health Department, have maintained a strong and positive partnership for many years. This relationship is rooted in ongoing collaboration between the two entities, all aimed at supporting and promoting public health in Baldwin County. To formally recognize and document this cooperation, the BCC and ADPH have established an agreement that outlines and reinforces their shared commitment.
Previous Commission action/date: 09/28/2023 BCC Special Meeting - Previous MOA approved by BCC.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Funds deposited in Health Tax Fund #102 and distributed in accordance with the MOA.
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: MOA sent to ADPH for review 08/31/2026 akg
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: Commission Administration
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Correspondence and Agreement to:
Mr. Chad Kent, District Administrator
Alabama Department of Public Health
1115 Azalea Place
Brewton, Alabama 36426
Chad.Kent@adph.state.al.us <mailto:Chad.Kent@adph.state.al.us>
DeborahLeigh.Dixon@adph.state.al.us <mailto:DeborahLeigh.Dixon@adph.state.al.us>
cc: Roger Rendleman, Administration
Tara Hazelbaker, Finance
Beth Hodges, Budget
Additional instructions/notes: Administration - upload fully executed contract.