Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/19/2026
Item Status: New
From: Frank Lundy, P.E., County Engineer
Mark Acreman, P.E., Assistant County Engineer
Tucker Stuart, P.E., Construction Engineer
Submitted by: Lisa Sangster, Administrative Support Coordinator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Memorandum of Understanding with Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for Resurfacing Park Road 1 aka State Park Road in Gulf State Park
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Baldwin County Commission and Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) for the Highway Department to assist with resurfacing Park Road 1 aka State Park Road in Gulf State Park. ADCNR will reimburse the cost of materials for the project not to exceed $600,000.00.
This Agreement shall be effective upon full execution by both parties and terminate up to three (3) months from its effective date unless terminated by ADCNR upon delivery of a thirty (30) day notice of termination.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: ADCNR asked the Baldwin County Highway Department to evaluate State Park Road and determine the repairs needed to address asphalt degradation. The Highway Department determined that an asphalt overlay was necessary to adequately address the road’s condition and provided ADCNR with a cost estimate for the work. ADCNR then prepared an MOU under which the County would provide labor and equipment, and ADCNR would reimburse the County for the cost of all materials used for the project.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: ADCNR will reimburse materials not to exceed $600,000.00.
Budget line item(s) to be used: 111.44910 (Intergovernmental Revenue)
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: Brad Hicks, County Attorney (approved 11/10/2026) los
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 Staff prepare correspondence and have MOU executed by Chairman. Highway Staff will bring original MOU to 11/19/26 meeting. Return original MOU and correspondence to Lisa Sangster for delivery to ADCNR.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Contact:
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
ATTN: Commissioner Ben C. Stimpson, Jr.
64 N Union Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36130
Additional instructions/notes: Administration upload to Contracts with Tucker Stuart as originator.