Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/18/2019
Item Status: New
From: Joey Nunnally, P.E., County Engineer
Submitted by: Lisa Sangster, Administrative Support Specialist IV
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Stream-gaging Station on County Road 32 over Fish River - Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) Grant Agreement
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following action(s):
1. Authorize the Chairman to execute a Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) Grant Agreement for the installation, operation and maintenance of a stream-gaging station on County Road 32 over Fish River; and
2. Authorize the Chairman to execute any other project related documents.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date:
November 6, 2018 - The Commission authorized the Chairman to execute a Disbursement Justification Form for the installation, operation and maintenance of a stream-gaging station on County Road 32 over Fish River; and authorized the Chairman to execute any other project related documents.
December 19, 2017 - The Commission authorized submitting a grant application for Bucket 3 Approved Projects.
Background:
A stream-gaging station was submitted to the RESTORE Portal on or about September 4, 2015. Baldwin County submitted the RESTORE Act Bucket 3 RFE Evaluation Packet for a new stream-gaging station on County Road 32 over Fish River on January 5, 2018. During the evaluation process, it was determined this project would qualify for GOMESA funding. The construction and operational costs for this project in the amount of $87,250.00 will be covered under this funding authorization for two (2) years. Thereafter, the estimated annual operational and maintenance costs for the County will be $23,600.00.
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?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: David Conner, County Attorney
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: Commission Administration have the Chairman sign the GOMESA Grant Agreement.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Commission Administration forward the signed GOMESA Grant Agreement to Highway Department, attention John Sedlack, for further execution.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A