Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 2/5/2019
Item Status: New
From: Joey Nunnally, P.E. County Engineer
Submitted by: John Sedlack, Design Tech III
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ITEM TITLE
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Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Funding for Damage to Watersheds Resulting from Tropical Storm Gordon
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the Chairman to submit letters to the Natural Resources Conservation Services requesting EWP funding for repairs to two (2) Watersheds located in Baldwin County.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: On September 4, 2018, Watersheds located near Etta Smith Road and Turberville Lane suffered impairment due to significant rainfall. Securing these funds will allow Baldwin County to perform much needed repairs to prevent future damage to public roads and property.
The estimated construction cost to repair the Etta Smith Road head cut is $250,000.00. EWP funds, if awarded, will cover up to 75% (or $187,500.00) of the construction cost. The County’s construction match would be $62,500.00. EWP funds will cover up to $18,750.00 in design and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CE&I) costs (7.5% of construction). The balance of engineering costs will be borne by the County.
The estimated construction cost to repair the Turberville Lane head cut is $250,000.00. EWP funds, if awarded, will cover up to 75% (or $187,500.00) of the construction cost. The County’s construction match would be $62,500.00. EWP funds will cover up to $18,750.00 in design and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CE&I) costs (7.5% of construction). The balance of engineering costs will be borne by the County.
The Etta Smith Road location was on the April 19, 2018 and July 19, 2018 Road and Bridge meeting agendas to discuss the erosion issue with property owners and locate possible funding. No Commission action has been taken.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
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
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: Joey Nunnally; to follow-up with funding approval and project completion.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed):
Mail to:
Ben Malone
State Conservationist
Natural Resources Conservation Services
3381 Skyway Drive
Auburn, Alabama 36830
Email:
msbrown@baldwincountyal.gov
jsedlack@baldwincountyal.gov
Additional instructions/notes: N/A