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