Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 8/18/2026
Item Status: New
From: Anthony E. Lowery, Baldwin County Sheriff
Submitted by: Jessica Parker, Budget Support Specialist, BCSO
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Sheriff’s Office - Contract for Law Enforcement Services for Town of Magnolia Springs
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the Contract for Law Enforcement Services between the Baldwin County Commission, the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, and the Town of Magnolia Springs for the provision of law enforcement protection for the Town of Magnolia Springs, Alabama.
The Contract shall commence on October 1, 2026, and will terminate on September 30, 2027.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Act 07-256 of the 2007 Legislature provides that Baldwin County may contract to provide law enforcement services to a municipality within its boundaries. Such Act also allows the Sheriff and his duly commissioned deputies to enforce laws within the corporate limits and police jurisdiction of the municipality. The Town of Magnolia Springs adopted Resolution #2026-26 which authorized entering into the Contract for Law Enforcement Services.
Previous Commission action/date: 10/21/2025 - Approved the Contract for Law Enforcement Services for the Town of Magnolia Springs.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: approximately $78,000.00 - anticipated revenue
Budget line item(s) to be used: 100.47970 Deputy Salary Reimbursement
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: Randy Hillman 07/21/2026, jp
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
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Mail copy of fully executed contract to:
The Honorable Ross Houser, Mayor
Town of Magnolia Springs
ATTN: Hannah Driskell, Town Clerk
Post Office Box 890
Magnolia Springs, Alabama 36555
cc: Sheriff Anthony E. Lowery
Kim Kelly
Jessica Parker
Additional instructions/notes: Admin - upload to Contracts