Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/7/2022
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
Title
Fiscal Year 2023 Transportation Alternatives Program Application for Extension of County Road 1 Sidewalk Project
B
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve Highway Department staff to prepare and submit an application for the Fiscal Year 2023 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) to request federal funding for the extension of the County Road 1 sidewalk from existing sidewalk approximately 2.0 miles south; and
2) Adopt Resolution #2022-087 and authorize the Chairman to send 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 award or reporting documents as needed.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date:
May 18, 2021: Approved 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 adopted Resolution #2021-078 and approved 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 approved the Chairman to sign any other project related documents as necessary.
Background: The FY 2023 TAP application deadline is June 30, 2022. This year the total amount that a project sponsor can apply for has been increased to $1,000,000.00 ($800,000.00 federal and $200,000.00 local match).
The Highway Department submitted an application for FY 2022 TAP grant funds in June 2021 but was not approved for funding.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $200,000 local match (if awarded)
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? TAP Project funds approved in previous Fiscal Year budget
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 all four Commissioners sign Resolution return along with letter of intent to Highway staff (John Sedlack) for inclusion into the application packet.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: Administration - upload resolution to BCAP