Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 5/6/2025
Item Status: New
From: Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator
Frank Lundy, P.E., County Engineer
Mark Acreman, P.E., Assistant County Engineer
Ashley Campbell, Natural Resource Planner
Brian Underwood, Grants Director
Submitted by: Lisa Sangster, Administrative Support Specialist IV
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ITEM TITLE
Title
FY 2026 Alabama Coastal Area Management Program Grant Application
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve the submittal of the Alabama Coastal Area Management Program (ACAMP) grant application by Highway Department Staff on behalf of the Baldwin County Commission requesting $50,000.00 in grant funds for improvements to the Mullet Point Park boat launch; and
2) Authorize the Chairman to sign any other documents related to this grant application.
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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 FY 2026 (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026). This competitive funding opportunity is administered by State Land’s 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.
The ACAMP grant requires a minimum match or in-kind funds of $50,000.00. Funding will be requested in FY 2026 Budget if project is awarded to Baldwin County.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: TBD
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
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: 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 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
ATTN: Will Underwood
31115 Five Rivers Boulevard
Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527
cc: Seth Peterson, Tara Hazelbaker, Aislinn Stone, Christie Bezoari, Katrina Taylor, Lynda Demko
Additional instructions/notes: N/A