Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 7/6/2021
Item Status: Replacement
From: Cian Harrison, Clerk/Treasurer; Terri Graham, Development Environmental Director
Submitted by: Katrina Taylor, Grants Coordinator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
*Magnolia Landfill Recycling Facility - Request to Amend the Alabama Department of Natural Resources (ADCNR) - Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) Grant Submittal and to Allocate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Nullify the previously approved Commission action on March 2, 2021, specifically agenda item HA1, for the Alabama Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) grant application; and
2) Approve the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to design, construct, and purchase equipment for the Recycle Facility, located adjacent to the Magnolia Landfill in Summerdale, Alabama:
Recycle Facility Estimated Cost $5,500,000.00
10% Contingency $550,000.00
10% Administrative Costs $550,000.00
Total Estimated Cost $6,600,000.00
*estimated costs may increase due to material costs
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: Reason for Replacement Agenda Item: Staff Recommendation was updated to reflect the Commissioners’ discussion from the Work Session
Background:
06/15/2021 - Approved the allocation of the following ARPA projects:
COA Main Office COVID Upgrades Estimated Cost $11,875.00
Baldwin Together Case Manager Estimated Cost $25,000.00
Tyler Technologies Software Training Estimated Cost $28,000.00
Countywide Touchless Bathroom Equipment Estimated Cost $80,459.00
Set aside for Nonprofits Estimated Cost $100,000.00
Ionizer in Buildings Estimated Cost $175,000.00
Document Library Estimated Cost $285,000.00
BCSO Hazard Pay and Law Enforcement Estimated Cost $400,000.00
Motorola Projects (2) Estimated Cost $469,181.00
10% Contingency Estimated Cost $157,451.50
10% Administrative Costs Estimated Cost $157,451.50
Total Estimated Cost $1,889,418.00
06/01/2021 - 1) Approved the Fund Allocation Application to the U.S. Department of the Treasury for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds; and 2) Discussed the eligible use of funds.
The Solid Waste Department allocated $3,000,000.00 to the Recycle Facility in their Fiscal Year 2021 budget. This project was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is deemed eligible utilizing ARPA funds in accordance with the Treasury’s Interim Final Rule.
03/02/2021 - Approved and authorized Baldwin County Commission through its Solid Waste Department to submit a grant application to Alabama Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) for $3,395,000.00
The Alabama GOMESA funds will consist of purchasing the equipment of a regional Single-Stream Material Recovery Facility (MRF) located adjacent to the Magnolia Landfill in Summerdale, Baldwin County, Alabama. The MRF facility is anticipated to serve approximately 60,000 households in the collection area of Fairhope, Daphne, Foley and other areas within Baldwin County, Alabama. Collection from unincorporated areas and other smaller municipalities will be made possible by an anticipated 31 drop-off locations and curbside collection. Following collection, material will be transported to the proposed Magnolia Recycling Center where it will be sorted using a combination of automated and manual sorting through a single stream system process designed to operate at an initial capacity of 2.5 tons per hour with an ultimate capacity of 8 tons per hour. Following the sorting process the material will be baled and marked for transport and sale. Residue will be disposed of at the Magnolia Sanitary Landfill adjacent to the Facility.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $3,500,000.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A - to be funded using American Rescue Plan Funds
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: Terri Graham, Katrina Taylor
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Katrina Taylor submit Alabama GOMESA grant request via online portal, and input ARPA project in Munis.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A