Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 4/21/2026
Item Status: New
From: Ann Simpson, Director of Transportation; Frank Lundy, County Engineer
Submitted by: Ann Simpson, Director of Transportation
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Request from City of Spanish Fort for Donated Transportation Services for 16th Annual Delta Woods and Waters Expo
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
At the request of the City of Spanish Fort, approve Baldwin Regional Area Transit System (BRATS) to donate transportation services for the Annual Delta Woods and Waters Expo to be held at the Alabama Wildlife Federation’s (AWF) Delta and Bay Conservation Center (DBCC), formerly known as Five Rivers Delta Resource Center, on Saturday April 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
One (1) bus will be operated by a BRATS driver for 10.0 hours at a donated cost of $949.00.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Staff received a request on March 31, 2026, from Brad Bass, Mayor of Spanish Fort, requesting the Baldwin County Commission provide one (1) BRATS bus to assist with the 16th Annual Delta Woods and Waters Expo on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to shuttle guests on the 5 Rivers property.
The mission of the Delta Woods and Waters Expo is to promote responsible and enjoyable outdoor recreation experiences through a fun and educational event about the importance of protecting our local waterways.
Under 49 CFR, ”if a third party requests charter service for the exclusive use of a bus or van, but the transit agency provides the service free of charge, the transit service does not fall under the charter service restrictions. The definition of charter service under 49 CFR Section 604.3(c) requires a negotiated price, which implies an exchange of money. Thus, free service does not meet the negotiated price requirement.”
Previous Commission action/date:
03/05/2025 - Approved BRATS to provide transportation for the Delta Woods and Waters Expo.
03/19/2024 - Approved BRATS to provide transportation for the Delta Woods and Waters Expo.
03/07/2023 - Approved BRATS to provide transportation for the Delta Woods and Waters Expo.
03/02/2022 - Approved BRATS to provide transportation for the Delta Woods and Waters Expo.
04/02/2019 - Approved BRATS to provide transportation for the Delta Woods and Waters Expo.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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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
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Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
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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 and BRATS
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration Staff send correspondence to:
The Honorable Brad Bass, Mayor
City of Spanish Fort
ATTN: Anita White, Assistant City Clerk
7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard
Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527
cc: Ann Simpson
BRATS Staff to coordinate bus and driver with City of Spanish Fort personnel for the event.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A