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Baldwin County approves $30 million match program; Gulf Shores project first to move forward
Summary
The Baldwin County Commission approved a locally funded County-Municipal Transportation Infrastructure Partnership that commits $30 million in county funds to be matched by municipalities, and approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Gulf Shores for Kenner Road 6 improvements at State Route 59.
The Baldwin County Commission on May 20 approved a locally funded County-Municipal Transportation Infrastructure Partnership that designates $30,000,000 in county funding to be matched dollar-for-dollar by participating municipalities.
County staff described the program as a partnership to improve local road connectivity and capacity. "The county commission is designating $30,000,000 to be matched with $30,000,000 in municipal funding for various types of capacity and connectivity projects," county staff said at the meeting.
The commission also approved an intergovernmental roadway construction agreement with the City of Gulf Shores to construct roadway and intersection improvements on County Road (Kenner) 6 at State Route 59. Under the agreement, the city will assume maintenance responsibility after project completion for the portion of Kenner Road 6 that is currently county maintained.
The program — branded "30 Cubed" by county staff — is aimed at projects where county and municipal jurisdictions interface. County staff said the program is intended to be "in addition to all other current and traditional programs in place" and not to replace state or federal funds.
Program details presented to commissioners say projects will be prioritized by municipal financial commitment, municipal participation in project management, and timeliness of results. Staff described a required minimum 50/50 local cost share and said the county seeks to avoid the delays associated with state and federal grant processes.
Mayor Craft of Gulf Shores called the city’s participation a fitting start for the program, saying the partnership is "exactly the way government should work." County commissioners thanked Gulf Shores and staff for moving the first project forward.
At the meeting, a motion to approve staff’s recommendation to enter the intergovernmental agreement passed; commissioners said only "aye" and the chair declared, "Motion carries."
