Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 4/16/2024
Item Status: New
From: Frank Lundy, P.E., County Engineer
Mark Acreman, P.E., Assistant County Engineer
Seth Peterson, P.E., Pre-Construction Manager
Submitted by: Stacy Appleton, Design Tech III
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Subaward Grant Agreement with ADCNR for Fish River Watershed Sediment and Stormwater Improvements Project - Regional Stormwater Pond Preliminary Engineering Funding
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) to provide preliminary engineering of the conversion of approximately 80 acres of farmland into a regional stormwater facility that will improve water quality within the Fish River Watershed.
This agreement shall be effective upon full execution and shall end on September 30, 2026. End
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Baldwin County Commission was recently awarded a RESTORE Grant that transferred $2,500,000.00 from a previously approved project to the Fish River Watershed Sediment and Stormwater Improvements Project.
The first step in implementing the project is approval of the preliminary engineering funding agreement for the Regional Stormwater Pond Project. The $150,000.00 for preliminary engineering will come from the overall previously approved project amount of $2,5000,000.00. Upon completion of final plans and engineer’s estimate, the Baldwin County Commission will request a second agreement to be approved for funding the construction of the pond.
The principal purpose of the Regional Stormwater Pond Project is to minimize sediment loading and reduce stormwater runoff in the Fish River Watershed. This location was identified in the Baldwin County Watershed Modeling Analysis by Hydro Engineering Solutions as part of the regional detention project.
Previous Commission action/date:
April 2, 2024 - Approved the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering / Environmental Services for the Fish River Watershed Sediment and Stormwater Project - Summerdale Stormwater Pond and authorized the Purchasing Director to advertise the RFQ.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $150,000.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: HW24075.1PRECN.1CONTRSRV.1CONTRACT
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?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: Brad Hicks, County Attorney (approved 04/07/2024) MA
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: 04/16/2024
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration Staff prepare correspondence, have the Chairman sign three (3) agreements and send to ADCNR.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Mail correspondence and three executed original contacts:
Ms. Rita BJ Peachey, Ph.D.
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Natural Resource Planner
31115 Five Rivers Boulevard
Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527
Additional instructions/notes: Administration Staff - place in tickler; when received, upload fully executed contract to Contracts with Stacy Appleton as originator.