Baldwin County, Alabama
File #: 25-0188    Version: 1
Agenda section: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/4/2024 Meeting type: Baldwin County Commission Regular
On agenda: 11/19/2024 Final action: 11/19/2024
Agenda item title: Fiscal Year 2025 Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey for Gaging Stations
Attachments: 1. U.S. Department of the Interior-FY2025 Joint Funding Agrmt for gaging stations (REDACTED)

Meeting Type:   BCC Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:  11/19/2024

Item Status:   New

From: Tom Tyler, EMA Director

Submitted by:  Vernon Dandridge, EMA Planning & Grants Division Manager

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ITEM TITLE

Title

Fiscal Year 2025 Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey for Gaging Stations

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Recommendation

Take the following actions:

1) Approve the Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. Department of Interior in the amount of $89,670 to be paid by the Baldwin County Commission to allow the U.S. Geological Survey to continue operation and maintenance of continuous-record stage gaging stations at Magnolia River (U.S. Hwy 98 near Foley), Styx River (one (1) at CR 64 near Loxley and one (1) at Seminole), Fish River (one (1) near Marlow and one (1) near Silverhill), and the Intercoastal Waterway at Gulf Shores in Baldwin County Alabama during the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025; And

2) Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement and any related documents.

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

 

Background:  The U.S. Geological Survey provides for the operation and maintenance of continuous-record stage gauging in Baldwin County for the continued operation and maintenance of continuous-record stage gaging stations. These monitoring stations are accessible via the Internet and are monitored daily by the National Weather Service.  The stream gauges aid in the early warning of flooding in flood-prone areas, as well as aiding in the reduction of flood insurance by providing Community Rating System (CRS) points to Baldwin County. This is a recurring contract paid annually by the Baldwin County Commission.

 

Previous Commission action/date:  N/A

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT

 

Total cost of recommendation:  $89,670.00

 

Budget line item(s) to be used:  10052300.51500 Contract Services

 

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 and EMA Staff

 

Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration - Prepare correspondence and obtain the Chairman's signature on one original agreement.  Retain the original for Administration records.

 

Send one copy of the agreement to:

Desvin D. Jones - Lead Budget Analyst

3535 S Sherwood Forest Boulevard, Suite 120

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816

 

Send one copy via email to: Tom Tyler, Danon Smith, Vernon Dandridge, Brent Goodwin, and Frank Lundy

 

Additional instructions/notes: N/A