Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 8/6/2019
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 a Watershed Resulting from Hurricane Barry
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize the Chairman to submit a letter to the Alabama Department of Natural Resources Conservation Services requesting Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) funding to repair a watershed located near Turberville Road in Baldwin County.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: During the period of July 11, 2019 and July 14, 2019, a watershed located near Turberville Lane suffered impairment due to significant rainfall. Securing EWP 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 Turberville Lane head cut is $250,000.00. EWP funds, if awarded, would cover up to 75% ($187,500.00) of the construction cost. The County’s construction match would be $62,500.00. EWP funds will also cover up to $18,750.00 in design and CE&I costs (7.5% of construction). The balance of engineering costs and County construction match will be funded by Area 100 Maintenance Funds.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $62,500 if EWP funds are received
Budget line item(s) to be used: 53111.TBD
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: Commission Staff; Highway Department
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Commission Staff have Chairman sign letter and return to Highway Department (John Sedlack) for submittal.
Highway Department submit letter and supporting documentation to the Natural Resources Conservation Services.
Correspondence address
Ben Malone
State Conservationist
Natural Resources Conservation Services
3381 Skyway Drive
Auburn, Alabama 36830
Additional instructions/notes: N/A