State of Alabama FINAL Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP ...

SPENDING ESTIMATE PER CALENDAR YEAR OF PROJECT DURATION:
BC-2
2008 $ 890,000.00
2009 $ 1,204,094.64
2010 $
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2011 $
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GOAL: The goal is to acquire space that would provide areas for many types of outdoor recreation such
as canoeing, kayaking, fishing, nature walks, biking and hiking while also preserving and
protecting sensitive wetland areas and wildlife habitat.
OBJECTIVE: The objective is to acquire at least two (2) pieces of property at a
minimum of ten (10) acres each.
The purpose of this project is to allow the county to secure areas of land that are environmentally sensitive
and would benefit the citizens of Baldwin County. With the rapid growth in Baldwin County, sensitive
areas located along rivers, streams, and bays are quickly being bought and developed into subdivisions or
commercial property. There is great concern that this will lead to degradation of water quality due to
increased stormwater runoff, and also to the quality of life. The Baldwin County Commission would like
to ensure that these areas are protected for present and future use by the citizens and visitors of Baldwin
County.
The goal is to acquire space that would provide areas for many types of outdoor recreation such as
canoeing, kayaking, fishing, nature walks, biking and hiking while also preserving and protecting sensitive
wetland areas and wildlife habitat. It is important to be selective in the choice of lands. The approach is
to identify potential tracts based on current use and environmental conditions of a property in
combination with beneficial public access qualities. The objective is to acquire at least two (2) pieces of
property at a minimum of ten (10) acres each.
The County has identified and purchased one piece of property (Please see Appendix G-17 and G-18 for
maps and photography related to this project.) It consists of approximately 30 acres located along the Fish
River. The property has approximately 2,700 feet of river frontage and approximately 14 acres of
wetlands. The cost of this property was $890,000. The purchase price was negotiated based on a recent
appraisal by the property owner for $1,100,000. A yellow book appraisal will be performed by the County.
Property along the river is in great demand for development purposes. The purchase of this property
provides protection and conservation of the property from commercial or subdivision development.
Other properties along various waterways in the county, including the Perdido and Styx Rivers and Wolf
Creek, have been identified for possible acquisition. Specific sites will be determined once funding has
been approved.
State of Alabama Final Coastal Impact Assistance Program Plan
Baldwin County Tier One Project Descriptions
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