Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 10/6/2026
Item Status: New
From: Eddie Harper, Building Official
Submitted by: Corey Flowers, Operations Support Manager
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Termination of Building Construction Regulation Agreement with Town of Summerdale
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Adopt Resolution #2027-012 terminating the Agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and the Town of Summerdale concerning the regulation of building construction within the municipal police jurisdiction, as approved by Resolution #2026-126; and
2) Authorize the appropriate County Official to provide written notice to the Town of Summerdale of the Commission’s termination of the Agreement, effective at 11:59 p.m. on November 5, 2026, in accordance with the Agreement.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: On July 21, 2026, the Baldwin County Commission adopted Resolution #2026-126 approving an Agreement with the Town of Summerdale for the regulation of building construction within its municipal police jurisdiction. Proposed Resolution #2027-012 would terminate that Agreement in accordance with its thirty (30) day written notice provision and restore Baldwin County’s building jurisdiction over the affected unincorporated areas.
Previous Commission action/date: July 21, 2026 - Adopted Resolution #2026-126 which approved the Building Construction Regulation Agreement with the Town of Summerdale.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: TBD - Additional Permit Fees
Budget line item(s) to be used: 100.43200 Building Permit
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: Last reviewed by Stone Crosby, P.C. on September 22, 2026
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: October 6, 2026
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration Staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Admin staff to mail/email a copy of the Resolution to:
Via Email and U.S. Mail - (mayorfarris@summerdaleal.com)
The Honorable Randy Farris, Mayor
Town of Summerdale
ATTN: Tiffany Lynn, Town Clerk
502 West Lee Avenue
Summerdale, Alabama 36580
Additional instructions/notes: Admin - upload Resolution