20181217 Andalusia City Council Meeting December 17 2018
Date: 2018-12-17 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the meeting minutes by unanimous hand/voice vote. The council adopted Resolution 2018-50 authorizing execution of a grant agreement with ADECA for a $400,000 grant to be used for procedural expenses and real estate purchase for a recreational trail, noting a required $100,000 city match. The council also adopted Resolution 2018-51 to approve and assign costs associated with certain weed/grass maintenance projects to specific parcels; both resolutions passed unanimously after motions and seconds.
Key Decisions
- Approved meeting minutes (unanimous hand/voice vote).
- Adopted Resolution 2018-50 authorizing execution of a grant agreement with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) for a $400,000 grant to cover procedural expenses and purchase price of real estate for a recreational trail project; noted a $100,000 city match is required (motion by Mr. Powell, second by Mr. Wells; adopted unanimous).
- Adopted Resolution 2018-51 approving and finding the assessed costs associated with certain maintenance projects (primarily weed/grass maintenance) and assigning costs to identified parcels (motion and second; adopted unanimous).
Notable Discussion
- Staff noted ADECA approved a $400,000 grant intended for procedural expenses and purchase of the old CSX railroad real estate for a trail project.
- It was stated the project will require a $100,000 local match from the City.
- Discussion of Resolution 2018-51 emphasized that the listed fees for parcel maintenance are necessary and are considered fair and reasonable.
Action Items
- Execute the grant agreement with ADECA per Resolution 2018-50 and proceed with steps to advance the recreational trail real estate purchase and project start-up.
- Assess and collect the maintenance costs/fees assigned to the listed parcels as approved in Resolution 2018-51.
- Record the approvals and resolutions in the city council meeting minutes.