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

SPENDING ESTIMATE PER CALENDAR YEAR OF PROJECT DURATION:
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2008 $
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2009 $ 175,000.00
2010 $
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2011 $
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GOAL: The goal of the Bayfront Park Improvement project is to enhance public access along the
shores of Mobile Bay in south Mobile County to minimize damage to fragile coastal
environments
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this project is to construct and enhance public access infrastructure
and signage to educate the public on seagrass habitats, protection of wetlands, wildlife,
and environmentally-friendly low impact activities.
In 2001, the Mobile County Commission utilized Coastal Impact Assistance Program funding to make
improvements to Bayfront Park in the Alabama Port community. Improvements included construction of
boardwalks and onsite sewage infrastructure for restroom facilities. The park’s location on the shores of
Mobile Bay in south Mobile County places it adjacent to wetlands and waterfront. This provides an
opportunity to protect sensitive habitat by controlling public access. The goal of the Bayfront Park
Improvement project is to enhance public access along the shores of Mobile Bay in south Mobile County.
The objective of the project is to provide infrastructure to enhance public access.
The project may include but not be limited to the continuation of the existing boardwalk providing access
to additional areas of the property, and replacement of aging playground equipment, enhancement to
entrance roads, refurbishment of picnic areas, lighting, and the installation of educational kiosks identifying
native vegetation, the animals that live in the wetland areas, and the protection wetlands provide.
Appendix G-33 includes a map of Bayfront Park.
AUTHORIZED USES
o This project meets the criteria set forth in Authorized Use #4, implementation of a federally
approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management plan.
o Justification: This project is consistent with Authorized Use #4 as it implements Action HU-C1:
Increase Public Access and Eco-Tourism included in the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program
Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan.
o Cost Sharing: Cost sharing is not applicable to this project.
o Partnering: There will be no partnering with this project.
State of Alabama Final Coastal Impact Assistance Program Plan
Mobile County Tier One Project Descriptions
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