Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 4/2/2024
Item Status: New
From: Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator; Brian Underwood, Grants Director
Submitted by: Katrina Taylor, Grants Administrator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Resolution #2024-085 - Allocation of ARPA Funds for Drainage Improvements Along River Road Project
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the amount of $2,085,127.20 for the cost of the Drainage Improvements along River Road Project, including the construction of a new bridge over Flat Creek, and relocating the road and bridge crossing outside of the effective floodway for Styx River to mitigate flooding impacts and improve safety; and
2) Adopt Resolution #2024-085 of the Baldwin County Commission allocating up to $2,085,127.20 of the ARPA funds for the Drainage Improvements along River Road Project.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Final Rule issued by the U.S. Department of Treasury on January 6, 2022, identified the cost of expenses for necessary investments in water infrastructure as an eligible enumerated expense.
Project description: This project is located on River Road in the Styx River Community of Baldwin County. The existing roadway is within the floodway of Styx River and has experienced numerous flooding events over the years, causing roadway failures, ditch erosion, and loss of access to property. River Road is a dead-end road, and these reoccurring flood events have repeatedly trapped homeowners and prevented first responders from accessing the citizens. The existing alignment of River Road crosses the Flat Creek floodplain at or near ground level such that this road regularly experiences overtopping from both headwater flooding (Flat Creek) and tailwater flooding (Styx River). Additionally, the site experiences channel, bank, and roadway erosion, causing significant sediment loss into downstream streams and rivers.
This project will relocate and improve the creek crossing, providing safer access for the residents, reducing flooding, and improving water quality in downstream streams and rivers.
Previous Commission action/date: See attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $2,085,127.20 in ARPA Funds
Budget line item(s) to be used: HW221304.4CONTRCN.4CONTR SRV.4CONT299
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? Yes
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Reviewed and approved by the IAC/ACCA on March 7, 2024, and by the Baldwin County Attorney on March 19, 2024 (KDT)
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-obtain Chairman’s signature on BCC Resolution. Beth Hodges, Budget Director, to make budget transfer.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed):
cc: Roger Rendleman
Beth Hodges
Frank Lundy
Mark Acreman
Wanda Gautney
Christie Bezoari
Brian Underwood
Katrina Taylor
Additional instructions/notes: Admin - Upload Resolution to BCAP and copy internal parties via email.