Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 5/4/2021
Item Status: New
From: Zach Hood, EMA Director & Joey Nunnally, P.E., County Engineer
Submitted by: Danon Smith, EMA Planning/Grants Division Manager
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Extension Request for the 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 actions:
1) Authorize the Chairman to execute the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) Grant Agreement Amendment No. 1 which revises the end of the period of performance of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) Grant Agreement approved by the Commission on June 18, 2019, from March 31, 2021, to December 31, 2021, allowing for the payments of the final invoices to be paid and reimbursement claim to be completed within the period of performance; and
2) Authorize the Chairman to execute any other project related documents.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date:
June 18, 2019 - The Commission authorized the Chairman to execute the 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.
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: $87,250.00 - Offset by Grant Revenue
Budget line item(s) to be used: 52300.5150
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?
No
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 Administration have the Chairman sign the GOMESA Grant Agreement Extension.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Commission Administration forward the signed GOMESA Grant Agreement Extension to EMA, attention Danon Smith for further execution.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A