Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 4/16/2024
Item Status: New
From: Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator; Frank Lundy, County Engineer; Ashley Campbell, Natural Resource Planner; Brian Underwood, Grants Director
Submitted by: Katrina Taylor, Grants Administrator
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ITEM TITLE
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Fiscal Year 2025 Alabama Coastal Area Management Program (ACAMP) Grant Application
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve the submittal of the Alabama Coastal Area Management Program grant application by the Highway Department on behalf of the Baldwin County Commission requesting $50,000.00 in grant funds for the Meadows Park Public Access; and
2) Authorize the Chairman to sign any other documents related to this grant application.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background:
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), State Lands Division, Coastal Section is accepting proposals for projects to be performed in the Alabama Coastal Area (defined as Mobile County and Baldwin County) for Fiscal Year 2025 (October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025). This competitive funding opportunity is administered by State Land’s Alabama Coastal Area Management Program (ACAMP) utilizing federal funds provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA). ACAMP is accepting applications through this Request for Proposals for projects that protect, enhance, and improve the management of natural, cultural, and historical coastal resources and that increase the sustainability, resiliency, and preparedness of coastal communities.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $50,000.00 in Federal Grant Funds. The ACAMP grant requires a minimum match or in-kind funds of $50,000.00 if the project is awarded.
Budget line item(s) to be used: Fund 280 - Federal Grants
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? Yes - If the project is awarded, funding will be requested in the FY25 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 prepare correspondence and return original documents to the Highway Department (Seth Peterson) for submittal to ADCNR. If the grant is awarded, the funds' acceptance and any agreements and related documents will be returned for Commission approval.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Address correspondence to:
State Lands Division Coastal Section
c/o Will Underwood
31115 Five Rivers Boulevard
Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527
Cc:
Roger Rendleman, Frank Lundy, Mark Acreman, Seth Peterson, Ashley Campbell, Aislinn Stone, Christie Bezoari, Brian Underwood, Katrina Taylor
Additional instructions/notes: N/A