Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 5/16/2023
Item Status: Replacement
From: Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator
Submitted by: Anu Gary, Administrative Services Manager
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ITEM TITLE
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*Removal of Derelict Sailboat in Weeks Bay
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve the removal of a derelict sailboat in Weeks Bay near 10681 Crescent Point Drive; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Director and ALEA to place a competitive bid and further authorize the Chairman/Purchasing Division Commissioner for the Baldwin County Commission to approve any necessary addendums or clarifications if required after the bid is advertised.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Reason for Replacement Item: Staff recommendation updated to approve sailboat removal and authorize Purchasing Department to place a bid.
ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division is requesting assistance from the County Commission regarding the removal of a derelict vessel in Weeks Bay near 10681 Crescent Point Drive. The derelict vessel is a hazard to navigation for boats traveling in the area.
Purchasing Staff and ALEA are requesting that a competitive bid be placed for the removal of the sailboat. Bid specifications will be prepared and a competitive bid will be advertised.
Proposed Funding Source to Pay for the Derelict Boat Removal:
During the December 5, 2022, regular meeting, the Commission approved Agenda Item CA8, adopting Resolution #2023-025 authorizing the execution of an agreement with ADCNR Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust (FWLT) and approving a Memorandum of Understanding between FWLT and BCC for the FWLT to make an annual payment of $1.60 per acre to each county where FWLT owns land. FWLT owns 48,774.7 acres in Baldwin County.
On January 20, 2023, the County received $78,039.52 from ADCNR Forever Wild Trust.
These funds can be used to pay for this derelict boat removal.
Previous Commission action/date: 02/24/2023 - The Commission authorized the expenditure and payment of $13,800.00 to Gillis Construction, Inc. for the removal of a derelict sailboat from the Bon Secour River.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: TBD
Budget line item(s) to be used: 14457200.51500
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? No. Will use remaining Forever Wild Land Trust funds, not to exceed $64,239.
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: 05/16/2023
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Mail bids
Additional instructions/notes: N/A