Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 5/18/2021
Item Status: New
From: Joey Nunnally, P.E., County Engineer
Seth Peterson, P.E., Pre-Construction Manager
Submitted by: John Sedlack, Design Tech III
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ITEM TITLE
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Eastern Shore Trail from U.S. Highway 98 Bridge over Fish River to Pleasant View Lane - FY 2022 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (TAP) Application
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve the Highway Department engineering staff to prepare and submit an application for the Fiscal Year 2022 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (TAP) to extend the Eastern Shore Trail from the U.S. Highway 98 Bridge over Fish River approximately 1.85 miles to Pleasant View Lane; and
2) Adopt Resolution #2021-078 and approve a letter to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advising of Baldwin County’s intent to apply for federal funds for the construction of the project; and
3) Approve the Chairman to sign any other project related documents as necessary.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: June 2, 2020 - The Commission approved the Highway Department engineering staff to prepare and submit an application for the Fiscal Year 2021 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program, to extend the Eastern Shore Trail from the U.S. Highway 98 Bridge over Fish River approximately 1.85 miles to Pleasant View Lane; and approved Resolution No. 2020-084 and a letter of intent to apply for Federal Funds; and approved the Chairman to sign any project related documents, as needed.
Background:
The Alabama Department of Transportation has placed a “Call for Applications” for the Fiscal Year 2022 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program. The program has up to $640,000.00 of Federal Funding available at an 80/20 match.
The Highway Department submitted an application for FY 2021 TAP grant funds in June 2020 but was not approved for funding.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $220,000.00 (If TAP Grant application is approved)
Budget line item(s) to be used: HW20057000.1CONTRCN.4CONTRSRV.4CONTRACT
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? TAP Grant funds are available if project application is approved.
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: Administration staff have Commission sign the Resolution and Letter of Intent and return to Highway Department engineering staff for application submission to the Alabama Department of Transportation.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed):
Contact:
Mr. Bradley B. Lindsey, P.E.
Local Transportation Bureau Chief
Alabama Department of Transportation
1409 Coliseum Boulevard
Montgomery, Alabama 36110
Additional instructions/notes: N/A