On the agenda: Orange Beach Committee of the Whole Meeting — ALPR (Sep 15)

Orange Beach City Council
City Hall Council Chambers

Regular Meeting
Page 1

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
5:00 PM

REGULAR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA
I.

Roll Call

II.

Consideration of Previous Minutes

III.

1.

Regular Council Meeting 09/01/2026

2.

Committee of the Whole 09/01/2026

Unfinished Business
Miscellaneous
Resolutions
Ordinances

IV.

New Business
Miscellaneous
Resolutions
1.

Resolution awarding the bid for 2026 Roadway Resurfacing. (TT/TR)

2.

Resolution accepting a proposal for Municipal Commercial Credit Card and Expense
Management Services. (FH/TR)

3.

Resolution authorizing execution of a professional services agreement for Survey Modeling,
Design, and Engineering Services to create a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for the City of
Orange Beach. (CP/TR)

4.

Resolution authorizing the execution of software service agreement with Magnet Forensics,
LLC, for digital forensics for the Police Department. (TJ)

5.

Resolution accepting a proposal from Safe Span, L.L.C., for bridge safety inspections in an
amount not to exceed $2,800. (TT)

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Orange Beach City Council
City Hall Council Chambers

Regular Meeting
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
5:00 PM

6.

Resolution authorizing execution of an amendment to the grant award agreement with the
National Audubon Society for the stewardship of Coastal Alabama beach nesting bird habitat.
(NW)

7.

Resolution authorizing execution of a performance contract with Carolyn K. Collins for water
fitness instruction at the Aquatics Center. (JL/NA)

8.

Resolution authorizing the execution of a software service agreement with
Governmentjobs.com, Inc., dba NeoGov, for Learn, Policy, and Recall product subscriptions.
(MB)

9.

Resolution authorizing the execution of a product agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc.,
for a Drone as First Responder trial program. (TJ)

10. Resolution appropriating funds to the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program in the
amount of $20,000 for FY2026. (WS)
Public Hearings
1.

Set a public hearing date for a Conditional Use Approval request for Case No. 0801-CU-26, All
About Storage Expansion. (Suggested date 10/06/2026) (GP)

Ordinances
V.

Public Comments

VI.

Adjourn

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MINUTES OF
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
ORANGE BEACH CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 – 5:00 P.M.
CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Kennon called the meeting to order at 5:01 P.M.

II.

INVOCATION

Pastor Clay Wyatt, Palms Community Church

III.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV.

ROLL CALL

V.

Present:

Councilmember Jeff Silvers
Councilmember Jack Robertson
Councilmember Ginger Harrelson
Councilmember Robert Stuart
Councilmember Pat Simpson
Mayor Tony Kennon

Absent:

None

CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA
Motion made (Silvers/Stuart) to approve the agenda as written. Vote unanimous in favor.
Motion passed.

VI.

CONSIDERATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Regular Council Meeting
Committee of the Whole

08/04/2026
08/04/2026

The reading was waived and minutes were approved as written.
VII.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS/COMMITTEES
1. City Administrator – Ford Handley

No report.

2. Chief, Police Department – Trent Johnson

No report.

3. Chief, Fire Department – Jeff Smith

No report.

4. City Clerk – Renee Eberly

No report.

5. Executive Director, Coastal Resources – Phillip West

No report.

6. Executive Director, Community Development – Adam Roberson

No report.

7. Executive Director, Human Resources – Michelle Bugos

No report.

8. Executive Director, Parks & Recreation – Nicole Ard

No report.

9. Executive Director, Public Works – Tim Tucker

No report.

10. Librarian, Public Library – Meagan Bing

No report.

11. Director, Municipal Court – Pam Davis

No report.

12. Mayor/Council
Councilmember Silvers spoke about upcoming events including Freedom Fest and Coastal
Cleanup.
Ford Handley, City Administrator, recognized the Performing Arts team for their production
of Dream On.

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City Council Meeting
September 1, 2026
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VIII.

AUDITING OF ACCOUNTS
Motion made (Harrelson/Silvers) to certify that cash requirements with no related interests
are within budget and appropriate for payment. Vote revealed: Silvers, aye; Robertson, aye;
Harrelson, aye; Stuart, aye; Simpson, aye; Kennon, aye. Motion passed. (6-0).
Motion made (Harrelson/Simpson) to certify that cash requirements with related interests in
Swift Supply are within budget and appropriate for payment. Vote revealed: Silvers, abstain;
Robertson, aye; Harrelson, aye; Stuart, aye; Simpson, aye; Kennon, aye. Motion passed. (5-0-1).

IX.

PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2026, as Constitution Week. Mayor Kennon read the
proclamation aloud.

X.

RECOGNITIONS

XI.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinances
1. Ordinance amending Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Orange Beach,
Alabama, to add a new Article IX entitled, "Bicycles, Micromobility Devices, and Electric
Motorcycles". Motion made (Robertson/Harrelson) to adopt the ordinance with the
modification of the speed limit on multi-use paths to 15 miles per hour. Roll call vote
revealed: Silvers, aye; Robertson, aye; Harrelson, aye; Stuart, aye; Simpson, aye; Kennon, aye.
Motion passed.

XII.

NEW BUSINESS
Resolutions
1. Resolution authorizing the execution of a software license agreement with Station Automation,
Inc., dba PSTrax, for narcotics and supplies tracking software for the Fire Department. Motion
made (Simpson/Stuart) to adopt the resolution. Vote unanimous in favor. Motion passed.
2. Resolution reappointing Sted McCollough to the Fire Code Board of Appeals. Motion made
(Silvers/Robertson) to adopt the resolution. Vote unanimous in favor. Motion passed.
3. Resolution authorizing execution of a software service agreement with Ashtow Technology
Group, LLC, dba CourtReserve, for Tennis Center facility and event management for the Parks
and Recreation Department. Motion made (Stuart/Harrelson) to adopt the resolution. Vote
unanimous in favor. Motion passed.
4. Resolution authorizing the purchase of a video surveillance system for the Fire Training Center
through State Bid from Vision Security Technologies Inc. in the amount of $47,409.67. Motion
made (Harrelson/Simpson) to adopt the resolution. Vote unanimous in favor. Motion
passed.
5. Resolution authorizing execution of an implementation agreement with the Alabama
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the Sea Turtle Stranding & Salvage
Network & Enhanced Rehabilitation Restoration Project. Motion made (Stuart/Harrelson)
to adopt the resolution. Vote unanimous in favor. Motion passed.
6. Resolution awarding the bid for Renovation of Orange Beach Medical Center South. Motion
made (Harrelson/Robertson) to postpone consideration until the next council meeting on
September 15, 2026. Vote unanimous in favor. Motion passed.
7. Resolution awarding the bid for an Aerial LiDAR Drone System for the Community
Development Department to Earl Dudley, LLC, in the amount of $52,950. Motion made
(Stuart/Robertson) to adopt the resolution. Vote unanimous in favor. Motion passed.

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City Council Meeting
September 1, 2026
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8. Resolution adopting the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Orange Beach, Alabama. Motion
made (Harrelson/Silvers) to adopt the resolution. Vote unanimous in favor. Motion passed.
9. Resolution authorizing the execution of a professional services contract with DSH Event
Consulting LLC for the 2027 Orange Beach Festival of Art. Motion made (Simpson/Silvers)
to adopt the resolution. Vote unanimous in favor. Motion passed.
10. Resolution accepting the donation of golf cart emergency lighting equipment for the Police
Department from Emergency Lighting by Haynes, L.L.C., dba Haynes Emergency Lighting.
Motion made (Robertson/Simpson) to adopt the resolution. Vote unanimous in favor.
Motion passed.
11. Resolution authorizing execution of a task order with GeoCon Engineering & Materials
Testing, Inc., to provide geotechnical testing services for tennis courts, multi-use turf field, and
parking area improvements in an amount not to exceed $6,860. Motion made (Robertson/
Silvers) to adopt the resolution. Vote unanimous in favor. Motion passed.
Ordinances
1. First Reading – Ordinance extending the temporary moratoriums on certain development
projects. Motion made (Stuart/Harrelson) for unanimous consent to suspend the rules to
allow for immediate consideration of this ordinance. Roll call vote revealed: Silvers, aye;
Robertson, aye; Harrelson, aye; Stuart, aye; Simpson, aye; Kennon, aye. Motion passed. (60). Motion made (Stuart/Robertson) to adopt the ordinance. Roll call vote revealed: Silvers,
aye; Robertson, aye; Harrelson, aye; Stuart, aye; Simpson, aye; Kennon, aye. Motion passed.
(6-0).
XIII.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
None

XIV.

ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the council, motion made (Silvers/Robertson)
to adjourn. Vote unanimous in favor.
Time: 5:09 P.M.
APPROVED this the 6th day of October, 2026.

_______________________________
Renee Eberly
City Clerk

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MINUTES OF
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
ORANGE BEACH CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 – 5:10 P.M.
CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Orange Beach City Council met to review potential items for the September 15, 2026, agenda.
The following members were present:
Councilmember Jeff Silvers
Councilmember Jack Robertson
Councilmember Ginger Harrelson
Councilmember Robert Stuart
Councilmember Pat Simpson
Mayor Tony Kennon
The following members were absent:
None
The following items were discussed:
1. Waterfront Park Shoreline project. Woody Speed, City Coastal Regulatory Manager, gave a
summary of the project, funding opportunities, and estimated timeline.
2. Resolution authorizing the modification of terms of sale of the Orange Beach Event Center at The
Wharf.
3. Resolution authorizing the expenditure of public funds for the promotion of city amenities and
events.
4. Resolution authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with Renee Smith to provide
various legal services for the Legal Department.
5. Resolution awarding the bid for a Permanent Traffic Signal at Canal Road / Wharf Parkway East /
Money Bayou Drive.
6. Resolution authorizing the purchase of a Vehicle for the Police Department through State Bid from
Donohoo Chevrolet, LLC, in the amount of $60,011.50.
7. Resolution authorizing the purchase of a Video Surveillance System for the Police Department Jail
through State Bid from Vision Security Technologies Inc. in the amount of $26,123.07.
8. Resolution authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with Gerald Mills for the
2027 Spring Theater Production.
9. Resolution authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with TIDALHUE creative,
LLC, for the 2027 Spring Theater Production.
Public Comments:
None
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Time: 5:16 P.M.
APPROVED this 6th day of October, 2026.
__________________________________
Renee Eberly
City Clerk
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ITEM 1.

REGULAR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

Departments: City Clerk
Description of Topic: Resolution awarding the bid for 2026 Roadway Resurfacing.
(TT/TR)
Background/Description: Annual bid for roadway resurfacing. Bid opening scheduled
for October 1, 2026.
Action Options/Recommendation:
Source of Funding (if applicable):

ATTACHMENTS:
None

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ITEM 2.

REGULAR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

Departments: City Clerk
Description of Topic: Resolution accepting a proposal for Municipal Commercial Credit
Card and Expense Management Services. (FH/TR)
Background/Description: A Request for Proposals is currently posted with a response
deadline of September 21, 2026.
Action Options/Recommendation:
Source of Funding (if applicable):

ATTACHMENTS:
None

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ITEM 3.

REGULAR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

Departments: City Clerk
Description of Topic: Resolution authorizing execution of a professional services
agreement for Survey Modeling, Design, and Engineering Services to create a
Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for the City of Orange Beach. (CP/TR)
Background/Description: A Request for Qualifications closed on September 4, 2026.
Three responses were received and are currently going through the evaluation process.
Action Options/Recommendation:
Source of Funding (if applicable):

ATTACHMENTS:
None

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ITEM 4.

REGULAR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

Departments: City Clerk
Description of Topic: Resolution authorizing the execution of software service
agreement with Magnet Forensics, LLC, for digital forensics for the Police Department.
(TJ)
Background/Description: See attached memo.
Action Options/Recommendation:
Source of Funding (if applicable):

ATTACHMENTS:
1. 10-06-26 26-xxx Authorize Software Service Agreement Magnet Forensics Police
2. 2026.08.18 Agenda Memo - Police Magnet Forensics
3. 2026.07.13 Quote - Police - Magnet Forensics

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-xxx
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
SOFTWARE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH MAGNET FORENSICS, LLC
FOR DIGITAL FORENSICS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
FINDINGS:
1. The City of Orange Beach Police Department desires to contract with Magnet Forensics, LLC, for
digital forensics software licensing.
2. After having reviewed the Agreement (attached Exhibit A), the City Council has determined that
the provisions are in the best interest of the City of Orange Beach, Alabama.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE
BEACH, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement in substantially the form and
substantially the content now before the City Council between the City of Orange Beach, Alabama,
and Magnet Forensics, LLC, as an act or and on behalf of the City of Orange Beach, subject to final
approval by the City Attorney; and
2. That this Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
ADOPTED THIS 6th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2026.
_______________________________
Renee Eberly
City Clerk
CERTIFICATE
I, Renee Eberly, City Clerk of the City of Orange Beach, Alabama, do hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 26-xxx, which was duly and legally adopted at a regular meeting
of the City Council on October 6, 2026.
_______________________________
City Clerk

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C I T Y
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:

O F

O R A N G E

B E A C H

Mayor and Council
Trent Johnson, Chief of Police
1 Sep 2026
Renewal of contract term with Magnet Forensics for continued services of
their digital forensics software suite

ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Magnet Forensics is a software suite that aids in digital forensics investigations.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Magnet Forensics is the parent company for Gray Key. Gray Key is the only known digital
forensics tool capable of overriding passwords on iPhones when a suspect refuses to provide a
password when presented with a valid search warrant.
ACTION OPTIONS / RECOMMENDATION:
Renewal of services
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
100-53250-212-000000
BUDGETED:
Yes
ATTACHMENTS:
Quote
DEPARTMENT:
Police
STAFF CONTACT:
Trent Johnson

4099 Orange Beach Blvd. PO BOX 458 ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA 36561
PHONE: 251.981.1295

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ITEM 5.

REGULAR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

Departments: City Clerk
Description of Topic: Resolution accepting a proposal from Safe Span, L.L.C., for bridge
safety inspections in an amount not to exceed $2,800. (TT)
Background/Description: Regular bridge inspections every two years.
Action Options/Recommendation:
Source of Funding (if applicable):

ATTACHMENTS:
1. 10-06-26 26-xxx Accept Proposal Safe Span Bridge Inspections
2. 2026.08.28 Professional Services Proposal Safe Span

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-xxx
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM
SAFE SPAN, L.L.C., FOR
BRIDGE SAFETY INSPECTIONS
IN AM AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,800
FINDINGS:
1. The City’s Public Works Department has solicited professional service proposals for bridge safety
inspections.
2. The Public Works Director has recommended acceptance of a proposal submitted by Safe Span,
L.L.C., based on lowest cost and best value.
3. After having reviewed the proposal, the City Council has determined that the provisions are in the
best interest of the City of Orange Beach, Alabama, and furthers public health, safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE
BEACH, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the proposal dated August 28, 2026, in substantially
the form and of substantially the content now before the Council between the City of Orange Beach
and Safe Span, L.L.C., as an act for and on behalf of the City of Orange Beach subject to final
approval by the City Attorney;
2. That the City Council authorizes payment in an amount not to exceed $2,800 to Safe Span, L.L.C.,
to complete the scope of work as presented; and
3. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTED THIS 6th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2026.
_______________________________
Renee Eberly
City Clerk
CERTIFICATE
I, Renee Eberly, City Clerk of the City of Orange Beach, Alabama, do hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 26-xxx, which was duly and legally adopted at a regular meeting
of the City Council on October 6, 2026.
_______________________________
City Clerk

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ITEM 6.

REGULAR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

Departments: City Clerk
Description of Topic: Resolution authorizing execution of an amendment to the grant
award agreement with the National Audubon Society for the stewardship of Coastal
Alabama beach nesting bird habitat. (NW)
Background/Description:
Action Options/Recommendation:
Source of Funding (if applicable):

ATTACHMENTS:
1. 10-06-26 26-xxx Authorize Grant Award Amendment Audubon Society Nesting Bird
Habitat
2. 2026.09.11 Grant Award Agreement Audubon Society Bird Nesting Habitat
Stewardship - Exhibits
3. 2026.09.11 Grant Award Agreement Audubon Society Bird Nesting Habitat
Stewardship
4. 2026.08.18 Agenda Memo - Coastal Resources Audubon

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-xxx
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO THE GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT WITH THE
NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY FOR THE
STEWARDSHIP OF COASTAL ALABAMA BEACH NESTING BIRD HABITAT
FINDINGS:
1. On December 13, 2023, City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-247 authorizing the execution of
a Grant Award Agreement with the National Audubon Society.
2. The purpose of that agreement is for the National Audubon Society to provide funding under the
National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean
Science (NCCOS)/RESTORE Science Program to the City of Orange Beach to perform services
related to the Efficacy of Stewardship of Coastal Alabama Beach Nesting Bird Habitat.
3. The City and the National Audubon Society wish to amend the Grant Award Agreement to increase
the total subcontract from $83,261 (for Year 1-3) to $118,805 (for Years 1-4) and to extend the
scope of work to into a fourth year, and change the end date to 09/30/2027.
4. After having reviewed the attached amendment, the City Council has determined that the provisions
are in the best interest of the City of Orange Beach, Alabama.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE
BEACH, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Amendment in substantially the form and of
substantially the content now before the Council between the City of Orange Beach, Alabama, and
the National Audubon Society as an act for and behalf of the City of Orange Beach subject to final
approval by the City Attorney; and
2. That this Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
ADOPTED THIS 6th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2026.
_______________________________
Renee Eberly
City Clerk
CERTIFICATE
I, Renee Eberly, City Clerk of the City of Orange Beach, Alabama, do hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 26-xxx, which was duly and legally adopted at a regular meeting
of the City Council on October 6, 2026.
_______________________________
City Clerk

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Exhibits A & B:
Scope of Work and Budget Narrative Years 1 - 4 (10/1/2023 – 9/30/2027)
City of Orange Beach
Prepared by Fallan Batchelor, Nicole Woerner
([email protected]), and Nicole Michel ([email protected])

PERSONNEL

Total $ 74,700

Name

Project
Role

Salary in
Year 1

Year 1

Fallan
Batchelor

Co-PI

$45,000

$7,200

Total

$7,200

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Total

$22,500

$74,700

$74,700

$74,700

$22,500

$22,500

$22,500

$74,700

Justification
The proposed budget includes 16% of annual salary in year 1, 50% annual salary for years 2-4,
and 16.4% annual salary for year 5 for Fallan Batchelor, Co-PI and the Coastal Stewardship
Coordinator for the City of Orange Beach. for Fallan Batchelor, Co-PI and the Coastal
Stewardship Coordinator for the City of Orange Beach. The Coastal Stewardship Coordinator
will oversee and advise site selection, implement all stewardship activities in Orange Beach,
Alabama. The coordinator is also responsible for public relations to include advertisement and
awareness to the general public, and for any type of coordination with private land owners and
utility companies. She will also participate in in-person meetings, webinars, and conference calls
and contribute to manuscript and report preparation.

FRINGE BENEFITS

Total $ 22,410

Name

Project
Role

Fringe
Rate

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Total

Fallan
Batchelor

Co-PI

30%

$2,160

$6,750

$6,750

$6,750

$22,410

$2,160

$6,750

$6,750

$6,750

$22,410

Total

Justification
All full-time professional positions have a fringe benefit rate of 30%. Fringe benefits include
FICA, 403(b) match, pension, and medical, disability, life, and unemployment insurance.

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TRAVEL-DOMESTIC
Total $0.00
____________________________________________________________________________
No travel expenses are requested.

EQUIPMENT
Total $0.00
____________________________________________________________________________
No equipment expenses are required.

SUPPLIES

Total $ 2,000

Supplies

Year

Amount

Monitoring and Stewardship
Supplies, Signage, Materials

1

$500

2
3
4

$500
$500
$500
$2,000

Total

Justification
We have included $500 per year to cover the costs of materials for building new signs,
stewardship supplies (e.g., clipboards, pens, paper for flyers), and monitoring supplies (e.g.,
banding supplies, field notebooks).

CONTRACTUAL
Total $ 0
____________________________________________________________________________
No contractual expenses are requested.
OTHER

Total $ 2,000

Design and Printing Fees

Year

Amount

Design and Printing of Signage
and Outreach Materials

1

$500

2
3
4

$500
$500
$500
$2,000

Total

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Justification
We have included $500 per year to cover the costs of design and printing of signage and
outreach materials (e.g., flyers).

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS
Category
Personnel
Fringe
Travel
Equipment
Supplies

Total $ 101,110
Year 1
$7,200
$2,160

Year 2
$22,500
$6,750

Year 3
$22,500
$6,750

Year 4
$22,500
$6,750

Total
$74,700
$22,410

$500

$500

$500

$500

$2,000

Other

$500

$500

$500

$500

$2,000

Total Direct Costs

$10,360

$30,250

$30,250

$30,250

$101,110

Contractual

INDIRECT COSTS (17.5%)

Total $ 17,695

Category

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Total

Total Indirect Cost Base

$10,360

$30,250

$30,250

$30,250

$101,110

Indirect (17.5%)

$1,813

$5,294

$5,294

$5,294

$17,695

Total Costs

$12,173

$35,544

$35,544

$35,544

$118,805

The rate is 17.5% and is computed on the following cost base of $ 101,110 which is total direct
charges (Personnel, Fringe, Supplies, Other) minus equipment ($0) and contractual ($0). Total
$17,695

TOTALS-DIRECT and INDIRECT COSTS

Total $ 118,805

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Exhibit C
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
NOS National Center for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)

Notice of Award (NoA)
NA23NOS4510307-T1-01

RECIPIENT INFORMATION

FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION

1. Recipient Name
NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY, INC
225 VARICK ST FL 7
NEW YORK, NY 10014

10. Award Number / FAIN
NA23NOS4510307-T1-01 Revision 4 / NA23NOS4510307 / Mod 4

2. Congressional District of Recipient
10
3. Employer Identification Number (EIN)
13-1624102
4. UEI
LLGWLB7MFAC1
5. Recipient Point of Contact
Nicole L Michel
[email protected]

11. Award Type
Cooperative Agreement
12. Period of Performance Start Date & End Date
10/01/2023 – 09/30/2028
13. Budget Period Start Date & End Date
10/01/2023 – 09/30/2028
14. Federal Share of Cost
$1,665,671
15. Recipient Share of Cost
$0

6. Authorized Official
Dr. Michel, Nicole L,

16. Total Federal and Recipient Cost
$1,665,671

_______________________________________________

17. Opportunity Number
NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2022-2007377

FEDERAL AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
7. Grant Specialist
Ericka Rosier
[email protected]
8. Program Officer
FRANK M Parker III
[email protected]
9. Grant Officer
RAISHAN Peterson
[email protected]

18. Project Title
Evaluating efficacy of stewardship actions for vulnerable Gulf of Mexico coastal
birds through co-production between scientists and resource managers
19. Assistance Listing Number and Name
11.451 Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Science, Observation, Monitoring, and
Technology
20. R&D Award?
Yes
21. Construction Award?
No
22. Grants Officer – Signature and Award Date
RAISHAN Peterson – 05/06/2026

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Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
NOS National Center for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)

Notice of Award
NA23NOS4510307-T1-01

NOTICE OF NOAA AWARD COVER LETTER
You are the recipient of NOAA award Number NA23NOS4510307-T1-01.
The Notice of Award (NoA) serves as the official legal document issued to notify the recipient and others that an
award has been made. The NoA contains all terms and conditions of the grant award.
The complete NoA can be found and downloaded under eRA Commons using the following instructions: View Notice
of Award | eRA
This NoA was sent to the specified email address entered in the NoA email field by the recipient organization when
completing the electronic Research Administration (eRA) Commons registration process. The Signing Official (SO)
can update this email address through the Institutional Profile section in eRA Commons. The NoA can also be viewed
from the Status Information page in eRA Commons. By accepting the award, the recipient agrees to comply with the
award provisions specified on the award document.
As the Signing Official (SO) you are authorized to legally bind the institution in grant-administration matters. In
providing your signature approval on the grant application submission you are responsible for monitoring grant
related activities and authorizing expenditures under this award.
Additional Information about your award is shown below:
•
Assistance Listing Number: 11.451
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Project Period: 10/01/2023 – 09/30/2028
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Program Office: NOS National Center for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)
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Program Officer: FRANK M Parker III
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Program Officer Phone:
•
Program Officer Email: [email protected]
•
Total Federal Funding: $1,665,671
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Total Non-Federal Funding: $0
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Organization Name: NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY, INC.
•
Project Title: Evaluating efficacy of stewardship actions for vulnerable Gulf of Mexico coastal birds through
co-production between scientists and resource managers
•
Name of Principal Director/Project Investigator (PI/PD) as identified in the negotiated application:
o Nicole L Michel
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SECTION I – AWARD DESCRIPTION
Coastal birds are critical indicators of marine ecosystem health, yet half of coastal-breeding bird populations have
declined since 1970 due to numerous anthropogenic and environmental threats. Chief among these threats is human
disturbance. In the northern Gulf of Mexico (GoM), stewardship techniques (e.g., signage, patrols) are often
recommended to reduce human disturbance impacts. We formed a co-production team of scientists and resource
managers to scope, design, and develop research questions that are relevant, reducible, and valuable for informing
decisions related to coastal bird stewardship by identifying factors linked to success. We focus on decisions made
by natural resource managers in Louisiana, Missisippi, and Alabama who are responsible for designing and
implementing stewardship programs to protect coastal breeding birds from human disturbance. Resource managers
receive a limited pot of funding each year then decide (1) how to distribute funding/capacity across sites; (2) which
stewardship techniques to implement where and when; and (3) how to optimize the use of stewardship techniques to
effectively alter human behaviors for the benefit of coastal-breeding birds. Identified uncertainties that hinder
decision-making are: (1) which timings and combinations of techniques maximize species-specific survival and
recruitment; (2) which techniques are more effective on mainland vs. offshore beaches; and (3) which techniques are
more effective for solitary vs. colonial nesting birds. This project will reduce uncertainties through the assessment of
stewardship management efficacy and synthesis of knowledge, which will be used to inform future decision-making
through an adaptive process. We aim to reduce these uncertainties by addressing two research questions related to
coastal bird stewardship in the GoM: (1) what is the relative efficacy of various stewardship techniques and
intensities implemented during different phases of the breeding season and across a range of socio-ecological
conditions? (2) are community-wide education and outreach campaigns effective supplements to on-the-ground
stewardship to alter human behaviors? To address these questions, we propose to conduct field surveys, bird health
assessments, and community-based social marketing implementation. These datasets will then be used to estimate
the relationships between stewardship technique/intensity and both bird and human responses, which in turn will
serve as inputs to Bayesian Belief Network (BBN) models to predict how specific stewardship actions will influence
population-level outcomes of interest (e.g., survival, productivity). To improve financial and logistical resource
allocation among the coastal bird monitoring community in the GoM, the team will translate BBN results into an
interactive Decision Support Tool, which will allow managers to simulate and identify optimal stewardship resource
allocation options based on variables evaluated in this study. The team will also disseminate results through a series
of GoM resource manager workshops, stewardship best practices guidance document, white papers, and peerreviewed publications. Overall, the proposed research will enable development of standardized, science-based
guidance on stewardship best practices across the GoM, allowing resource managers to substantially reduce one of
the greatest threats - human disturbance - to sustaining coastal breeding bird populations over the long term.

SECTION II – BUDGET INFORMATION
Approved Budget

Total Direct Charges
Indirect Charges
Federal
Non-Federal

Year 1
Federal
$237,485
$0
$237,485
$0

Year 2
Federal
$415,041
$0
$415,041
$0

Year 3
Federal
$522,541
$0
$522,541
$0

Year 4
Federal
$490,674
$0
$490,674
$0

Year 5
Federal
$298,801
$0
$298,801
$0

Total
$1,964,542
$0
$1,964,542
$0

Authorized
Previous
$1,174,997
$0
$1,174,997
0%

Federal
Non-Federal
Total
Indirect Rate %

Change
$490,674
$0
$490,674
17.5%

Cumulative
$1,665,671
$0
$1,665,671
17.5%

Authorized Funding Codes
140X8KSRAF

23P00

141013000
000000000

41001100

140Y8KSRAF

24P00

141013000
000000000

41001100

FY23
RESTORE
ACT
FY24
RESTORE
ACT

Previous
$237,485

Change
$0

Cumulative
$237,485

$415,041

$0

$415,041

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140Z8KSRAF

25P00

141013000
000000000

41001100

140Z8KSRAF

26P00

141013000
000000000

41001100

FY25
RESTORE
ACT
FY26
RESTORE
ACT
Total

$522,471

$0

$522,471

$0

$490,674

$490,674

$1,174,997

$490,674

$1,665,671

SECTION III – AWARD SUMMARY/REASON FOR AMENDMENT

Reason for Revision:
1) To provide continued funding for the project entitled, "Evaluating efficacy of stewardship
actions for vulnerable Gulf of Mexico coastal birds through co-production between scientists and
resource managers", per the recipient's application dated 12/1/22, and revision dated 06/27/23,
which are incorporated by reference.
2) To revise NOAA Administrative Specific Award Conditions.
3) To revise DOC Financial Assistance General Terms and Conditions updated on September
22, 2025, notwithstanding the October 1, 2024 date in Section IV below.

SECTION IV – NOAA STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
•

2 CFR PART 200, UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT
REQUIREMENTS, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO 2 CFR § 1327.101
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200?toc=1

•

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
https://www.commerce.gov/oam/policy/financial-assistance-policy
The Department of Commerce Financial Assistance General Terms and Conditions (GT&Cs) issued October
1, 2024, are incorporated by reference into this award.
Bureau Financial Assistance Standard Terms and Conditions
Administrative Standard Award Conditions for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Financial Assistance Awards U.S. Department of Commerce

•

•

•

•

Department of Commerce Pre-Award Notification Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements
(REF: 79FR 78390)
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-12-30/pdf/2014-30297.pdf
FEDERAL-WIDE RESEARCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AS ADOPTED BY THE DEPT. OF COMMERCE
https://www.nsf.gov/awards/managing/rtc.jsp
R & D AWARD
Awards - Federal-Wide Research Terms and Conditions | NSF - National Science Foundation

SECTION V – SPECIFIC AWARD CONDITIONS

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Multi-Year Award (REVISE)
The award period and budget(s) incorporated into this award cover a five-year period for a total
amount of $1,964,542.00 in Federal funds. However, Federal funding available at this time is
limited to $1,665,671.00 for this funding period. Receipt of any prospective funding is
contingent upon the availability of funds from Congress, satisfactory performance, continued
relevance to program objectives, and will be at the sole discretion of the Department of
Commerce. The Department of Commerce is not liable for any obligations, expenditures, or
commitments which involve any amount in excess of the Federal amount presently available.
The Recipient will be responsible for any and all termination costs it may incur should
prospective funding not become available. No legal liability will exist or result on the part of the
Federal Government for payment of any portion of the remaining funds which have not been
made available under the award. Notifications affecting funding or notice of non-availability of
additional funding for prospective years will be made only by the Grants Officer. The
amendment to obligate prospective funding available shall be made via an Amendment to
Financial Assistance Award, if at all possible prior to the expiration of each year's activities.
The funding period for this award is 10/01/2023 through 09/30/2027 and may be extended
through 09/30/2028.

Gulf of America SAC
Per the NOAA Chief of Staff, and consistent with EO 14172, the Secretary of the Interior's February 7, 2025 Secretarial
Orders No. 3423, and the recent update to the Geographic Names Information System, NOAA will regard all
references to Gulf of Mexico in this application to read Gulf of America .

Specific Award Condition for Awards Designated as Research and Development
The Department of Commerce has designated this award as Research and Development (R&D) under 2 CFR 200.1
for purposes of award administration. The Federal-wide Research Terms and Conditions, dated November 12,
2020, are no longer in effect and do not apply to this award.
2 CFR 200.308(h), which applies to this award, provides a waiver of prior approval requirements in certain
circumstances. In the event the Department of Commerce adopts additional terms specific to R&D awards, this
award may be amended by the Grants Officer to incorporate the additional terms.

STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Executive Order 14173: Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity
This award term implements Executive Order 14173, 90 FR 8633 (Jan. 21, 2025), Ending Illegal Discrimination and
Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity. By accepting this U.S. Department of Commerce financial assistance award,
the
recipient:
(1) agrees that compliance in all respects with all applicable Federal anti discrimination laws is material to the
government s payment decisions for purposes of section 3729(b)(4) of Title 31 United States Code; and
(2) certifies to the Department that it does not operate any programs promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion that
violate any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws.

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Termination
In accordance with 2 CFR 200.340(a), this federal award may be terminated in part or in its entirety as follows:
1. By DOC or the pass-through entity if the recipient or subrecipient fails to comply with the terms and
conditions of this federal award.
2. By DOC or the pass-through entity with the consent of the recipient or subrecipient, in which case the two
parties must agree upon the termination conditions. These conditions include the effective date and, in the
case of partial termination, the portion to be terminated.
3. By the recipient or subrecipient upon sending DOC or the pass-through entity a written notification of the
reasons for termination, the effective date, and, in the case of partial termination, the portion to be
terminated. If DOC or the pass-through entity determines that the remaining portion of this federal award will
not accomplish the purposes for which this federal award was made, DOC or the pass-through entity may
terminate this federal award in its entirety.
4. By DOC or the pass-through entity to the extent authorized by law, if the award no longer effectuates the
program goals or agency priorities.

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Exhibit D

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Exhibits A & B: Scope of Work and Budget Narrative
City of Orange Beach
Prepared by Fallan Batchelor, Nicole Woerner
([email protected]), and Nicole Michel ([email protected])

PERSONNEL
Total $ 7,200
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________
Name
Fallan Batchelor

Project Role
Co-PI

Salary in Year 1
$45,000
Total

Year 1
$7,200
$7,200

Justification
The proposed budget includes 16% of annual salary in year 1 for Fallan Batchelor, Co-PI and the
Coastal Stewardship Coordinator for the City of Orange Beach. The Coastal Stewardship
Coordinator will oversee and advise site selection, implement all stewardship activities in
Orange Beach, Alabama. The coordinator is also responsible for public relations to include
advertisement and awareness to the general public, and for any type of coordination with private
land owners and utility companies. She will also participate in in-person meetings, webinars, and
conference calls and contribute to manuscript and report preparation.

FRINGE BENEFITS
Total $ 2,160
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________

Name
Project Role Fringe Rate Year 1
Fallan Batchelor Co-PI
30%
$ 2,160
Total
$ 2,160
Justification
All full-time professional positions have a fringe benefit rate of 30%. Fringe benefits include
FICA, 403(b) match, pension, and medical, disability, life, and unemployment insurance.

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TRAVEL-DOMESTIC
Total $0.00
____________________________________________________________________________
No travel expenses are requested.

EQUIPMENT
Total $0.00
____________________________________________________________________________
No equipment expenses are required.

SUPPLIES
Total $500
____________________________________________________________________________
Supplies
Year
Amount
Monitoring and Stewardship
1
$500
Supplies, Signage Materials
Justification
We have included $500 per year to cover the costs of materials for building new signs,
stewardship supplies (e.g., clipboards, pens, paper for flyers), and monitoring supplies (e.g.,
banding supplies, field notebooks).

Total $0.00
CONTRACTUAL
____________________________________________________________________________
No contractual expenses are requested.
Total $500
OTHER
____________________________________________________________________________
Design and Printing Fees
Year Amount
Design and Printing of
1
$500
Signage and Outreach Materials
Justification
We have included $500 per year to cover the costs of design and printing of signage and
outreach materials (e.g., flyers).

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TOTAL DIRECT COSTS
$10,360
____________________________________________________________________________

Category
Personnel
Fringe
Travel
Equipment
Supplies
Contractual
Other
Total Direct Costs

Year 1
$7,200
$2,160
$500
$500
$10,360

INDIRECT COSTS (17.5%)
$ 1,813
____________________________________________________________________________
Category
Total Indirect Cost Base
Indirect (17.5%)
Total Costs

Year 1
$10,360
$1,813
$12,173

The rate is 17.5% and is computed on the following cost base of $ 10,360 which is total direct
charges (Personnel, Fringe, Supplies, Other) minus equipment ($0) and contractual ($0).

TOTALS-DIRECT and INDIRECT COSTS

$ 12,173

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FORM CD-450
(REV 10/18)

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARD

RECIPIENT NAME

NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY, INC.

GRANT

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

FEDERAL AWARD ID NUMBER

NA23NOS4510307
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

10/01/2023-09/30/2028
STREET ADDRESS

FEDERAL SHARE OF COST

$237,485.00

225 VARICK ST 7TH FL
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

RECIPIENT SHARE OF COST

$0.00

NEW YORK NY 10014-4396
AUTHORITY

Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived
Economies of the Gulf States Act of 2012 (RESTORE Act) (Public Law 112-141,
Section 1604)
CFDA NO. AND NAME

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST

$237,485.00

11.451 Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Science, Observation, Monitoring, and Technology
PROJECT TITLE

Evaluating efficacy of stewardship actions for vulnerable Gulf of Mexico coastal birds through co-production between scientists and
resource managers
This Award Document (Form CD-450) signed by the Grants Officer constitutes an obligation of Federal funding. By
signing this Form CD-450, the Recipient agrees to comply with the Award provisions checked below and attached.
Upon acceptance by the Recipient, the Form CD-450 must be signed by an authorized representative of the
Recipient and returned to the Grants Officer. If not signed and returned without modification by the Recipient
within 30 days of receipt, the Grants Officer may unilaterally withdraw this Award offer and de-obligate the funds.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
R & D AWARD
FEDERAL-WIDE RESEARCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AS ADOPTED BY THE DEPT. OF COMMERCE
BUREAU SPECIFIC ADMINISTRATIVE STANDARD AWARD CONDITIONS
SPECIFIC AWARD CONDITIONS
LINE ITEM BUDGET
2 CFR PART 200, UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS, AS ADOPTED
PURSUANT TO 2 CFR § 1327.101
48 CFR PART 31, CONTRACT COST PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PRE-AWARD NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
(REF: 79 FR78390)
MULTI-YEAR AWARD. PLEASE SEE THE MULTI-YEAR SPECIFIC AWARD CONDITION.
OTHER(S):

This award is being made under competitive Funding Opportunity Number NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2022-2007377 posted at
Grants.gov on 06/28/2022.

SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE GRANTS OFFICER

DATE

Jewel Linzey

09/11/2023

PRINTED NAME, PRINTED TITLE AND SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED RECIPIENT OFFICIAL

DATE

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Exhibit C Specific Award Conditions
Award Number:
Amendment Number:

NA23NOS4510307
0

1) New Award SAC
This award number NA23NOS4510307, to the NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY, INC. , supports the work described
in the Recipient's proposal entitled "Evaluating efficacy of stewardship actions for vulnerable Gulf of Mexico coastal
birds through co-production between scientists and resource managers" dated 12/01/2022, and revisions dated 6/27/2023,
8/28/2023, 9/01/2023, 9/06/2023, which is incorporated into the award by reference. Where the terms of the award and
proposal differ, the terms of the award shall prevail.

2) Multi-Year Special Award Condition
(MULTI-YEAR) The award period and budget(s) incorporated into this award cover a 5-year period for a total amount of
$1,964,542 in Federal funds. However, Federal funding available at this time is limited to $237,485 for this funding
period. Receipt of any prospective funding is contingent upon the availability of funds from Congress, satisfactory
performance, continued relevance to program objectives, and will be at the sole discretion of the Department of
Commerce. The Department of Commerce is not liable for any obligations, expenditures, or commitments which involve
any amount in excess of the Federal amount presently available. The Recipient will be responsible for any and all
termination costs it may incur should prospective funding not become available. No legal liability will exist or result on
the part of the Federal Government for payment of any portion of the remaining funds which have not been made
available under the award. Notifications affecting funding or notice of non-availability of additional funding for
prospective years will be made only by the Grants Officer. The amendment to obligate prospective funding available shall
be made on Form CD-451, Amendment to Financial Assistance Award, if at all possible prior to the expiration of each
year's activities.

The funding period for this award is 10/01/2023 through 09/30/2024 and may be extended through 09/30/2028.

3) Cooperative Agreement
This award is created as a cooperative agreement because of the substantial involvement of NOAA or other federal
scientists in the award activity. The NOAA RESTORE Science Program’s Associate Director or an appropriate designee
will work in close collaboration with project’s Principal Investigator(s) to ensure that research findings, products, and/or
tools are effectively applied to inform Gulf of Mexico resource management. Throughout the life-cycle of the project the
Associate Director (or an appropriate designee) will conduct monitoring and oversight of the award to ensure that
proposed milestones, outputs, and outcomes are being met. In addition, the Associate Director (or an appropriate
designee) may: (1) participate actively with Principal Investigators to develop necessary links with resource management
agencies and other stakeholders; (2) lead, catalyze, and/or support national and regional coordination and/or collaboration,
planning, and implementation efforts; (3) communicate outputs and outcomes of projects via press releases, NOAA and
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sessions at professional conferences; and/or (4) actively engage partners and potential users of research products and
outputs inside and outside of NOAA to support the delivery and transition of project results to management application.
The Associate Director or an appropriate designee will participate in an annual meeting throughout the duration of the
project with the Principal Investigators and key members of the research team.

4) Performance Progress Reports
Semi-annual and Comprehensive Final Progress Reports are special award requirements that use the National Centers for
Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)/RESTORE Science Program prescribed formats. Progress reports are due semi-annually
and a comprehensive final report is due 120 days after the closing date of the award. For this purpose, NCCOS/RESTORE
has received Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance under Approval # 0648-0384, expiration date of
1/31/2025.
Public reporting burden for the semi-annual, Gantt chart, and final progress reports collection of information is estimated
to average 9 hours per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this
burden estimate or any other aspects of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to
[email protected]. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Completion of some aspects of this award requires the recipient to maintain one or more permits or approvals. Prior to
continuation of fieldwork, award recipients must provide a copy of each permit that requires annual renewal or expired
during the previous year to the Associate Director of the RESTORE Science Program ([email protected]).

5) Environmental Data / Peer-reviewed Publications
1. Data Sharing: Environmental data collected or created under this Grant, Cooperative Agreement, or Contract must be
made publicly visible and accessible in a timely manner, free of charge or at minimal cost that is no more than the cost of
distribution to the user, except where limited by law, regulation, policy, or national security requirements. Data are to be
made available in a form that would permit further analysis or reuse: data must be encoded in a machine-readable format,
preferably using existing open format standards; data must be sufficiently documented, preferably using open metadata
standards, to enable users to independently read and understand the data. The location (internet address) of the data should
be included in the final report. Pursuant to NOAA Information Quality Guidelines
(http://www.cio.noaa.gov/services_programs/IQ_Guidelines_103014.html), data should undergo quality control (QC) and
a description of the QC process and results should be referenced in the metadata. Failure to perform quality control does
not constitute an excuse not to share data. Data without QC are considered "experimental products" and their
dissemination must be accompanied by explicit limitations on their quality or by an indicated degree of uncertainty.
verification and reproducibility of the results.
2. Timeliness: Data accessibility must occur no later than publication of a peer-reviewed article based on the data, or two
years after the data are collected and verified, or two years after the original end date of the grant (not including any

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extensions or follow-on funding), whichever is soonest, unless a delay has been authorized by the NOAA funding
program.
3. Disclaimer: Data produced under this award and made available to the public must be accompanied by the following
statement: "These data and related items of information have not been formally disseminated by NOAA, and do not
represent any agency determination, view, or policy."
4. Failure to Share Data: Failing or delaying to make environmental data accessible in accordance with the submitted
Data Management Plan, unless authorized by the NOAA Program, may lead to enforcement actions, and will be
considered by NOAA when making future award decisions. Funding recipients are responsible for ensuring these
conditions are also met by sub-recipients and subcontractors.
5. Funding acknowledgement: Federal funding sources shall be identified in all scholarly publications. An
Acknowledgements section shall be included in the body of the publication and include the following: “This paper is a
result of research funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s RESTORE Science Program under
award [insert Grant Number] to [insert Institution(s)].” In addition, funding sources shall be reported during the
publication submission process using the FundRef mechanism (http://www.crossref.org/fundref/) if supported by the
Publisher.
6. Manuscript submission: The final pre-publication manuscripts of scholarly publications produced with NOAA funding
shall be submitted to the NOAA Institutional Repository at http://library.noaa.gov/repository after acceptance, and no later
than upon publication of the paper by a journal. NOAA will produce a publicly visible catalog entry directing users to the
published version of the article. After an embargo period of one year after publication, NOAA shall make the manuscript
itself publicly visible, free of charge, while continuing to direct users to the published version of record.
7. Data Citation: Publications based on data, and new products derived from source data, must cite the data used
according to the conventions of the Publisher, using unambiguous labels such as Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs). All
data and derived products that are used to support the conclusions of a peer-reviewed publication must be made available
in a form that permits verification and reproducibility of the results.

6) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Because of an ongoing consultation(s), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review for this award is incomplete
and will not be completed prior to the project start date. No fieldwork for this project may begin until the consultation(s)
has been completed and protective measures (if any) have been incorporated. An addendum to the current signed NEPA
documentation will be completed that includes any required protective measures resulting from the consultation.
Fieldwork may begin once the addendum is signed by the Program Office, a copy is uploaded to the Grants Online file for
this award, and this Special Award Condition is officially removed.

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AMENDMENT TO SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
This Amendment (“Amendment”) to the Subrecipient Agreement (the
“Agreement”) by and between the City of Orange Beach (“Recipient”) and National
Audubon Society, Inc. (“Audubon”), dated as of January 9, 2024, is made as of October
6, 2026, by and between Audubon and “Recipient”.
WHEREAS, Recipient and Audubon each desire to amend the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, conditions and
covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree to amend the Agreement as follows:
1. Change end date from 09/30/2026 to 09/30/2027
2. Changed the scope of work to include a fourth year of field work, analysis,
writing, meeting participation, and conference presentations. See the attached “Orange
Beach Year 4 Subcontract Exhibits A B C D.pdf” for full details of the revised scope of
work.
3. Added RESTORE Year 4 (10/1/2026 – 9/30/2027) funds, increasing the total
subcontract from $83,261 (for Years 1-3) to $118,805 (for Years 1 - 4).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as
of the day and year first above written.
RECIPIENT
BY:________________________________
NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY, INC.
BY:________________________________

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C I T Y
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:

O F

O R A N G E

B E A C H

Mayor and Council
Nicole Woerner, Coastal Resources Assistant Director
September 11, 2026
Amendment to the Agreement with the National Audubon Society

ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the grant award agreement with the
National Audubon Society for the Stewardship of Coastal Alabama Beach Nesting Bird Habitat.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
This grant in conjunction with the Alabama DCNR/National Audubon covers 100% of the Coastal
Stewardship Coordinator’s salary, supplies, and other operating expenses.
As stated in the scope of work,, the Coastal Stewardship Coordinator will oversee and advise site
selection and implement all stewardship activities in Orange Beach, Alabama. The coordinator is
also responsible for public relations to include advertisement and awareness to the general public,
and for any type of coordination with private land owners and utility companies. She will also
participate in in-person meetings, webinars, and conference calls and contribute to manuscript and
report preparation. She is also responsible for collecting human disturbance, bird behavioral data,
and implementing community based social marketing campaigns at nesting areas throughout the
city.
ACTION OPTIONS / RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the amendment.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
100-53007-148-GB0001 Audubon
BUDGETED:
Yes
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
DEPARTMENT:
Coastal Resources
STAFF CONTACT:
Nicole Woerner

PO BOX 458 ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA 36561 • PHONE: 251.981.1180

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ITEM 7.

REGULAR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

Departments: City Clerk
Description of Topic: Resolution authorizing execution of a performance contract with
Carolyn K. Collins for water fitness instruction at the Aquatics Center. (JL/NA)
Background/Description:
Action Options/Recommendation:
Source of Funding (if applicable):

ATTACHMENTS:
1. 10-06-26 26-xxx Authorize Performance Contract Carolyn Collins Water Fitness
Aquatics Center
2. 2026.09.11 Performance Contract Carolyn Collins Water Fitness Aquatics Center

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-xxx
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
PERFORMANCE CONTRACT WITH CAROLYN K. COLLINS
FOR WATER FITNESS INSTRUCTION AT THE AQUATICS CENTER
FINDINGS:
1. The City of Orange Beach has reached an agreement (attached Exhibit A) with Carolyn K. Collins
whereby Carolyn K. Collins will provide water fitness instruction at the Orange Beach Aquatics
Center.
2. After having reviewed the agreement, the City Council has determined that the provisions are in
the best interest of the City of Orange Beach, Alabama.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE
BEACH, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Council authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, the
agreement in substantially the form and of substantially the content now before the Council
between the City of Orange Beach and Carolyn K. Collins as an act for and on behalf of the City
of Orange Beach subject to final approval by the City Attorney; and
2. That this Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
ADOPTED THIS 6th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2026.
_______________________________
Renee Eberly
City Clerk
CERTIFICATE
I, Renee Eberly, City Clerk of the City of Orange Beach, Alabama, do hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 26-xxx, which was duly and legally adopted at a regular meeting
of the City Council on October 6, 2026.
_______________________________
City Clerk

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PERFORMANCE CONTRACT
This Agreement is made and entered into by and between the City of Orange Beach, an Alabama
municipal corporation (the “City”) and Carolyn K. Collins (sometimes hereinafter “Contractor”), as
follows:
1. Recitals:
a. Contractor is a substitute water fitness instructor who provides instruction.
b. The City desires to engage Contractor to provide such services for the benefit of Orange Beach
residents and visitors.
c. In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth to be kept and
performed by the other, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
all of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties do hereby covenant and agree as follows.
2. Contractor’s Obligations:
a. Contractor shall provide substitute water fitness instruction at the Orange Beach Aquatics Center
on an as needed basis when assigned by the City.
b. Contractor must possess a current certification from (at least) one of the following nationally
recognized certifying agencies: Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA), United States Water Fitness
Association (USWFA), FiTour, and/or YMCA. (Certifications from organizations not listed may
be accepted, pending approval by the Aquatics Facility Director).
c. Contractor must maintain a current Orange Beach Business License throughout the term of this
Agreement.
d. Contractor shall conduct each substitute class accepted and assigned by the City, regardless of the
number of participants present at the scheduled class time, unless otherwise directed by the
Aquatics Facility Director.
e. Pre-determined cancellations must be decided no less than two hours prior to class time pursuant
to the following policy:
i.

Contractor may make recommendations for cancellations in cases of emergencies, illness,
weather, or other unforeseen circumstances that may prevent them from conducting their
scheduled classes.

ii. The final decision regarding cancellations will be made by the Aquatics Facility Director to
ensure operational consistency.
iii. Contractor must notify the Aquatics Facility Director as soon as possible in the event of a
potential cancellation. Advance notice allows for appropriate arrangements to be made to
minimize disruption to the schedule.
iv. Contractor agrees to promptly notify the Aquatics Facility Director of any illness, injury,
medical condition, or other circumstance that may affect their ability to safely perform their
duties. If the Contractor experiences any such condition or injury, they may be required to
provide a written fit-for-duty clearance from a licensed physician, confirming they are
medically able to safely resume teaching water fitness classes before returning to those duties.
v. Whenever possible, substitute contractors should be used to minimize the impact on the
community and ensure continuity of service.
vi. Failure to adhere to this cancellation policy may result in penalties, including but not limited
to a reduction in scheduled hours or termination of instructor’s contract.

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vii. The City of Orange Beach reserves the right to cancel classes, combine or divide classes,
change the time, date or place of classes, change the contract instructor and make other changes
which become necessary for the best interests of the City and its participants.
f.

Contractor will hold classes for a minimum of fifty minutes.

3. City’s Obligations:
a. City agrees to make available during normal operational hours lanes 5 and 6 and the deep end of
the Aquatics Center for the Contractor to teach classes.
b. City agrees to provide all necessary equipment for Contractor’s water fitness classes.
4. Compensation:
Contractor will be paid at a fixed rate of $30.00 per class on a bi-weekly basis. If inclement weather
occurs during a class time, the current class will be cancelled, and the contractor will be paid for the
full hour. This does not include pre-determined cancellations.
5. Term:
The term of this agreement shall begin on October 1, 2026, and end on November 30, 2026, unless
terminated earlier in accordance with paragraph 11. This agreement may be renewed annually by
resolution adopted by the City Council. Classes will not be held during the months of January and
December.
6. Independent Contractor:
a. Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this Agreement, it is agreed that City has no financial
interest in the business of Contractor and shall not be liable for any debts or obligations incurred
by Contractor, nor shall City be deemed or construed to be a partner, joint venturer or otherwise
interested in the assets of Contractor, or in the sums earned or derived by Contractor, nor shall
Contractor at any time or times use the name or credit of City in purchasing or attempting to
purchase any car, equipment, supplies or other thing or things whatsoever.
b. Contractor, in the performance of its operations and obligations hereunder, shall not be deemed to
be an agent of City but shall be deemed to be an Independent Contractor in every respect and shall
take all steps at its own expense, as City may from time-to-time request, to indicate that it is an
Independent Contractor. City does not and will not assume any responsibility for the means by
which or the manner in which the services by Contractor provided for herein are performed, but on
the contrary, Contractor shall be wholly responsible therefor.
7. Assignment:
Contractor acknowledges that its identity and peculiar capacity to provide the services described
hereinabove constitute a material consideration for City’s having entered into this Agreement.
Therefore, Contractor shall not transfer or assign this Agreement or any of the rights or privileges
granted herein without the prior written consent of City; which such consent shall be granted or denied
solely at City’s discretion.
8. Insurance:
a. Contractor shall procure and maintain, at its own cost, a policy or policies of insurance sufficient
to insure against all liability, claims, demands, and other obligations assumed by Contractor under
this Agreement, including the following, at a minimum:
i.

Worker’s compensation insurance as required by law; and

ii. Commercial general liability insurance with minimum coverage limits of $100,000 per person
and $500,000 per occurrence, naming the City of Orange Beach and the City’s officers,
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employees, and consultants as additional insured. The policy shall be with a carrier and in a
form acceptable to the City at the City’s sole discretion.
b. Any insurance carried by the City, its officers, or its employees or contractors is excess and not
contributory insurance to that provided by Contractor. Contractor shall be solely responsible for
any deductible losses under any policy.
c. Contractor shall provide to the City a Certificate of Insurance as evidence that required polices
are in full force and effect.
9. Indemnity:
Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents,
and employees, harmless from all costs, liabilities and claims for damages of any kind, including
interest and attorneys’ fees, arising in any way out of the performance of this Agreement and/or the
activities of Contractor, its principals, directors, agents, servants and employees in the performance of
this Agreement, for which the City is alleged to be liable. This section is not as to third parties or to
anyone a waiver of any defense of immunity or statutory damages cap otherwise available to Contractor
or City and these defenses and matters may be raised in the City’s behalf in any action or proceeding
arising from this Agreement.
10. Compliance with Law:
Contractor hereby agrees to comply strictly with all the laws of the State of Alabama and of the United
States, and the laws and ordinances of any other jurisdiction in which contractor may perform any work
pursuant to this agreement.
11. Termination:
This agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason upon one (1) week notice of the intent
to terminate.
12. Final Agreement:
This Agreement is the final expression of the agreement between the parties, and the complete and
exclusive statement of the terms agreed upon, and shall supersede all prior negotiations, understandings
or agreements. There are no representations, warranties, or stipulations, either oral or written, not
contained herein.
13. Modifications:
Any alterations, variations, modifications, or waivers of the provisions of this Agreement shall only be
valid when they have been reduced to writing and signed by authorized representatives of the party
against whom enforcement is sought.
14. Severability:
The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed severable. If any part of this Agreement is rendered
void, invalid or unenforceable, such rendering shall not affect the enforceability of the remainder of
this Agreement unless the part or parts which are void, invalid or otherwise unenforceable shall
substantially impair the value of the entire agreement with respect to any party.
15. Law Governing:
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Alabama, and the appropriate venue for
any actions arising out of this Agreement would be Baldwin County, Alabama.
16. Permits, Licensing, etc:

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Contractor shall obtain, at its own expense, all necessary licenses, permits, insurance, authorizations
and assurances necessary in order to abide by the terms of this Agreement.
17. Confidentiality:
Contractor (including its employees, agents, subcontractors) acknowledges that all confidential
business and personal information (“Protected Information”) that it may obtain while performing
services for the City, is deemed confidential and proprietary to the City. During Contractor’s tenure
with the City, Contractor agrees to use Protected Information only and strictly as required to perform
its services on behalf of the City. Contractor will not disclose Protected Information to any person or
entity without the prior written consent of the City and the written agreement of any third party.
Contractor agrees to refer any request for public information or records to the City Clerk, who is the
custodian of records for the City and is responsible for the disclosure of public records in accordance
with the public records laws of the state. Contractor agrees that it will not duplicate or incorporate
Protected Information into its own records or databases and that after the conclusion of its services to
the City all Protected Information in the Contractor’s possession will be turned over to the City.
Contractor agrees not to disclose, use, transfer, or transmit the information to any person or entity for
any purpose whatsoever. This includes records, passwords, access codes, manuals, statistics, software,
audio/video recordings, or storage disks of any kind containing Protected Information.
18. Notices:
All notices of cancellation, requests, demands, or other communications shall be in writing and duly
delivered to the addresses appearing below.
City of Orange Beach:
City Clerk
Post Office Box 458
Orange Beach, Alabama 36561
With Required Copy to:
City Attorney
Post Office Box 458
Orange Beach, Alabama 36561
And to Contractor:
Carolyn K. Collins
27580 Canal Road #1305
Orange Beach, AL 36561
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seal on this the _______ day of
_________________________, 2026.

CITY OF ORANGE BEACH,
An Alabama Municipal Corporation
By: __________________________________________
Tony Kennon, Mayor
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ATTEST:
______________________________________
Renee Eberly, City Clerk

CONTRACTOR
By: __________________________________________
Carolyn K. Collins

STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF BALDWIN
I, the undersigned Notary Public in and for said County in said State, hereby certify that Tony
Kennon and Renee Eberly, whose names as Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Orange
Beach, an Alabama Municipal Corporation, are signed to the foregoing agreement, and who are known to
me, acknowledged before me on this day, that, being informed of the contents of the above and foregoing,
they, as such officers and with full authority, executed the same voluntarily for and as the act of said
municipal corporation on the day the same bears date.
Given under my hand and seal on the ______ day of ________________________, 2026.
(SEAL)

_____________________________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: ________________________

STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF BALDWIN
I, the undersigned Notary Public in and for said County in said State, hereby certify that Carolyn
K. Collins is signed to the foregoing agreement, and who is known to me, acknowledged before me on this
day, that, being informed of the contents of the above and foregoing, she executed the same voluntarily on
the day the same bears date.
Given under my hand and seal on the ______ day of ________________________, 2026.
(SEAL)

_____________________________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: ________________________

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ITEM 8.

REGULAR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

Departments: City Clerk
Description of Topic: Resolution authorizing the execution of a software service
agreement with Governmentjobs.com, Inc., dba NeoGov, for Learn, Policy, and Recall
product subscriptions. (MB)
Background/Description:
Action Options/Recommendation:
Source of Funding (if applicable):

ATTACHMENTS:
1. 10-06-26 26-xxx Authorize Software Agreement NeoGov Policy Recall Learn HR
2. 2026.08.18 Agenda Memo - HR NEOGOV Policy Recall Learn
3. 2026.09.11 Software Service Agreement NeoGov Policy Recall Learn HR

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-xxx
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
SOFTWARE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM, INC. (DBA NEOGOV)
FOR LEARN, POLICY, AND RECALL PRODUCT SUBSCRIPTIONS
FINDINGS:
1. The City currently utilizes NeoGov in multiple capacities for Human Resources management.
2. The City’s Human Resources Department wishes to expand upon its current use of NeoGov
software to include the Policy, Recall, and Learn products to centralize tracking of employee
training, record keeping of employee certifications, and to standardize new hire training across
departments.
3. The City and NeoGov have reached an agreement (attached hereto Exhibit A) whereby NeoGov
shall provide the City with the extension of its software specifically designed for the abovedescribed capabilities in exchange for compensation as described in Exhibit A. NeoGov shall assist
in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of said software.
4. After having reviewed the attached agreement, the City Council has determined that the provisions
are in the best interest of the City of Orange Beach, Alabama.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE
BEACH, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, the
agreement in substantially the form and of substantially the content now before the Council
between the City of Orange Beach and GovernmentJobs.com, Inc., doing business as NeoGov, as
an act for and on behalf of the City of Orange Beach subject to final approval by the City Attorney;
and
2. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTED THIS 6th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2026.
_______________________________
Renee Eberly
City Clerk
CERTIFICATE
I, Renee Eberly, City Clerk of the City of Orange Beach, Alabama, do hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 26-xxx, which was duly and legally adopted at a regular meeting
of the City Council on October 6, 2026.
_______________________________
City Clerk

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C I T Y
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:

O F

O R A N G E

B E A C H

Mayor and Council
Michelle Bugos, Executive Director – Human Resources
September 15, 2026
Resolution to Approve NEOGOV Contract

ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Contract with NEOGOV for Policy Product Subscription, Recall Product Subscription, Learn
Product Subscription, and Single Sign On Service Subscription.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Executive Summary
To support organizational growth, maintain compliance, and optimize workforce development, I
propose investment in NEOGOV Policy, Recall, and Learn products. Currently, our training
processes rely on manual tracking and fragmented content delivery, creating operational
inefficiencies, compliance risks, and limited visibility into employee performance.
Implementing a NEOGOV Policy, Recall, and Learn will automate training delivery, reduce
administrative overhead, ensure audit-ready compliance, and accelerate time-to-productivity for
new hires.
Core Business Objectives & Value Drivers
1. Operations & Administrative Efficiency
• Eliminate Manual Overhead: Centralizing training eliminates manual tracking in
spreadsheets, automated email reminders, and paper record-keeping.
• Scalable Delivery: Allows the organization to train distributed, remote, and hybrid
teams simultaneously without doubling operational costs.
2. Risk Mitigation & Compliance Management
• Audit-Ready Documentation: Centralized record-keeping creates automated, realtime audit trails for mandatory safety, regulatory, and compliance training.
• Proactive Expiration Tracking: Automatic notifications for recurring certifications
prevent lapsed credentials, mitigating legal and financial liability.
3. Onboarding & Time-to-Productivity
• Standardized Onboarding: Standardizes new hire training across departments, while
ensuring consistent delivery of knowledge.
• Faster Contribution: Accelerates employee ramp-up time, allowing new hires to
reach full productivity faster.

4099 Orange Beach Blvd. PO BOX 458 ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA 36561
PHONE: 251.981.1295

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4. Upskilling, Reskilling, & Retention
• Targeted Learning Paths: Enables role-specific learning pathways that support
employee career progression and critical skill development.
• Improved Retention: Structured professional development directly impacts employee
retention, reducing costly turnover in core operational areas.
Key Capabilities Required
The selected solution will meet the following baseline requirements:
• Integrations: Direct API integration with our existing HRIS/Payroll system to automate
user provisioning and deprovisioning.
• Mobile Access: Native mobile support to enable flexible learning on any device.
• Analytics & Reporting: Executive dashboards with real-time tracking of completion
rates, skill gaps, and assessment scores.
Recommendation & Next Steps
Investing in NEOGOV Policy, Recall, and Learn transitions our learning and development
function from a reactive administrative overhead into a strategic driver of organizational
performance.
ACTION OPTIONS / RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the NEOGOV subscriptions, effective January 1, 2027.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Budgeted in FY27 budget.
BUDGETED:
Yes
ATTACHMENTS:
Quote for two year subscriptions and supporting documentation.
DEPARTMENT:
Human Resources
STAFF CONTACT:
Michelle Bugos

PO BOX 458
4099 ORANGE BEACH BLVD.
ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA 36561
PHONE: 251.981.1295

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THIS IS NOT AN INVOICE
Contract Records
Account Number:
Customer:
Effective Employee Count:
Sales Rep:
Customer Contact
Billing Contact:

Billing Contact Email:
Billing Phone:

Q-452986
10/31/2026

Shipping Contact :

Orange Beach, City of (AL)
Michelle Bugos
4099 Orange Beach Boulevard
Orange Beach, AL 36561
[email protected]
251-981-6779

Billing Address:

Payment Terms
Payment Term:
PO Number:

Order Details
Order #:
Valid Until:

A-691588
Orange Beach, City of (AL)
506
Mitch Boland

Shipping Address:
Shipping Contact Email:
Shipping Phone:

Orange Beach, City of (AL)
Michelle Bugos
4099 Orange Beach Boulevard
Orange Beach, AL 36561
[email protected]
251-981-6779

Notes:

Net 30

Subscription Service

Year 1
Item

40% discount on all subscription fees.
75% discount on all setup fees.
Type

Start Date

End Date

License Type

Total (USD)

Learn Subscription

Recurring

1/1/2027

12/31/2027

Employee
Based

$19,735.20

Learn Setup

Services

Employee
Based

$2,141.25

PowerPolicy Professional Subscription

Recurring

Employee
Based

$15,559.80

1/1/2027

12/31/2027

A policy and compliance management platform that lets you create, edit, organize, and distribute content from a secure, cloud-based site. Included are key features such as
automatic workflows, signature capture and tracking, side-by-side comparison, Public-Facing Documents, PowerDMS University, and Analytics for advanced reporting.

PowerPolicy Professional Setup

Services

$827.00

Employee
Based

This package includes implementation services to ensure a successful setup and launch of PowerPolicy. An Implementation Consultant will be assigned to work with the
customer’s project leader and includes: Kickoff Call, Technical Set Up (User Import / SSO - if purchased), Document Upload Service, Group Structure Setup/Training, Workflow
Setup/Training, Document Functionality Training, Training Module Setup/Training (if purchased), Standards Setup/Training (if purchased), and a Rollout Prep call. Once
Implementation is complete, the customer will be transitioned to their Customer Success Manager.

Recall Subscription

Recurring

1/1/2027

12/31/2027

Employee
Based

$7,779.60

Recall is a training tool that auto-generates flashcards, focusing on enhancing employee comprehension and retention through spaced repetition and real-time analytics.

Recall Setup

Services

Employee
Based

$630.00

Services to set up Recall for an organization include enabling the Recall product, creating standard deck templates for various training scenarios, onboarding on the use of AI
service and other configuration. Additionally, access to online training courses for administrators, online guidance from a Recall implementation consultant during initial setup
and implementation, and analytics setup for tracking employee progress and comprehension.

PowerPolicy SSO

Recurring

1/1/2027

12/31/2027

Employee
Based

$774.00

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Item

Type

Start Date

End Date

License Type

Total (USD)

Year 1 TOTAL:

$47,446.85

Single Sign On Service Subscription

Year 2
Item

2028 Pricing
Type

Start Date

End Date

License Type

Total (USD)

Learn Subscription

Recurring

1/1/2028

12/31/2028

Employee
Based

$34,536.60

PowerPolicy Professional Subscription

Recurring

1/1/2028

12/31/2028

Employee
Based

$27,229.65

A policy and compliance management platform that lets you create, edit, organize, and distribute content from a secure, cloud-based site. Included are key features such as
automatic workflows, signature capture and tracking, side-by-side comparison, Public-Facing Documents, PowerDMS University, and Analytics for advanced reporting.

Recall Subscription

Recurring

1/1/2028

12/31/2028

Employee
Based

$13,614.30

Recall is a training tool that auto-generates flashcards, focusing on enhancing employee comprehension and retention through spaced repetition and real-time analytics.

PowerPolicy SSO

Recurring

1/1/2028

12/31/2028

Employee
Based

$1,354.50

Year 2 TOTAL:

$76,735.05

Single Sign On Service Subscription

Additional Terms and Conditions:

This price does NOT include any sales tax. Total in USD

License Terms: Enterprise license denotes that Customer has purchased an enterprise wide license up to the employee count specified above. User
based license denotes that Customer has purchased the number of licenses set forth in the quantity column. Item count denotes the number of items
that Customer has licensed as set forth in the quantity column.
Payment Terms: All invoices issued hereunder are due upon the invoice due date. If the Order is for a period longer than one year, the fees for the
first period shown shall be invoiced immediately and the fees for future years/periods shall be invoiced annually in advance of each 12 month period
shown on the Order, but regardless of the billing cycle, Customer is responsible for the fees for the entire Order. The fees set forth in this Order Form
are exclusive of all applicable taxes, levies, or duties imposed by taxing authorities and Customer shall be responsible for payment of any such
applicable taxes, levies, or duties. All payment obligations are non-cancellable, and all fees paid are non-refundable. Payment for services ordered
hereunder shall be made to Governmentjobs.com, Inc., (D/B/A NEOGOV).
Terms & Conditions: This Order Form creates a legally binding contract between the parties. Unless otherwise agreed in a written agreement
between GovernmentJobs.com, Inc. (d/b/a NEOGOV) and Customer, this Order Form and the services provided hereunder are subject to the terms
and conditions set forth in the Agreement Q-16488 executed between NEOGOV and Orange Beach, City of (AL) on July 10, 2024 (the “Agreement”),
together with all addenda, exhibits, policies, and supplemental terms posted on or referenced in the NEOGOV Site, including, as applicable, the
product addenda corresponding to the products subscribed to under this Order Form; professional services addenda applicable to any purchased
professional, implementation, onboarding, configuration, or setup services; data processing terms; service level terms; AI-related terms; and other
service-specific terms and policies, all of which are incorporated herein by reference. The Effective Date (as defined in the terms and conditions) shall
be the Subscription Start Date.
Find a copy of our W-9 here.
Special Condition:

If this Order Form is executed and/or returned to NEOGOV by the Customer after the Subscription Start Date stated in this Order Form, NEOGOV may
adjust the Subscription Start Date and the corresponding Subscription End Date, without increasing the total fees, based on the date NEOGOV

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activates the subscription, provided the total length of the subscription term does not change. Following activation, any adjustments to such
Subscription Start Date and Subscription End Date may be confirmed by reference to the invoice sent by NEOGOV.

Your signature below constitutes acceptance of terms herein and contractual commitment to purchase
the items listed above.
Accepted and Agreed By Authorized Representative of:
Orange Beach, City of (AL)
Signature:
Printed Name:
Title:
Date

Accepted and Agreed By Authorized Representative of:
NEOGOV
Signature:
Printed Name:
Title:
Date

9:43 am, Sep 09 2026

THE INFORMATION AND PRICING CONTAINED IN THIS ORDER FORM IS STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.

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ITEM 9.

REGULAR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

Departments: City Clerk
Description of Topic: Resolution authorizing the execution of a product agreement with
Motorola Solutions, Inc., for a Drone as First Responder trial program. (TJ)
Background/Description:
Action Options/Recommendation:
Source of Funding (if applicable):

ATTACHMENTS:
1. 10-06-26 26-xxx Authorize Product Agreement First Responder Guardian Drone
Police
2. 2026.09.03 Product Agreement Motorola Solutions First Responder Guardian
Drone Police

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-xxx
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
PRODUCT AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.
FOR A DRONE AS FIRST RESPONDER TRIAL PROGRAM
FINDINGS:
1. The City of Orange Beach Police Department desires to demo a Drone as First Responder program
being offered by Motorola Solutions, Inc., for one year at no charge.
2. After having reviewed the Agreement (attached Exhibit A), the City Council has determined that
the provisions are in the best interest of the City of Orange Beach, Alabama.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE
BEACH, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement in substantially the form and
substantially the content now before the City Council between the City of Orange Beach, Alabama,
and Motorola Solutions, Inc., as an act or and on behalf of the City of Orange Beach, subject to
final approval by the City Attorney; and
2. That this Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
ADOPTED THIS 6th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2026.
_______________________________
Renee Eberly
City Clerk
CERTIFICATE
I, Renee Eberly, City Clerk of the City of Orange Beach, Alabama, do hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 26-xxx, which was duly and legally adopted at a regular meeting
of the City Council on October 6, 2026.
_______________________________
City Clerk

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QUOTE-3495942

ORANGE BEACH, CITY OF

The design, technical, pricing, and other information (“Information”) furnished with this submission is confidential proprietary information of Motorola Solutions, Inc. or the Motorola Solutions entity
providing this quote (“Motorola”) and is submitted with the restriction that it is to be used for evaluation purposes only. To the fullest extent allowed by applicable law, the Information is not to be
disclosed publicly or in any manner to anyone other than those required to evaluate the Information without the express written permission of Motorola.
MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under license. All other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners. © 2020 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.

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QUOTE-3495942

09/03/2026
ORANGE BEACH, CITY OF
4099 ORANGE BEACH BLVD
ORANGE BEACH, AL 36561

Dear Deputy Chief Rodney Kirchharr,
We're excited to present the BRINC MSI Takeoff Program, built in partnership between BRINC and Motorola Solutions
to give every public safety agency access to a reliable, cost-effective, and purpose-built air program.

Too often, agencies are forced to choose between expensive aviation solutions or tools not designed for the realities
of public safety work. The Takeoff Program changes that. Together with BRINC, we're making it simple for agencies to
stand up Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs that:
• Fit within real budgets with the first year at no cost
• Rely on technology built for first responders, not adapted from consumer or inspection hardware
• Integrate directly into existing Motorola systems like Command Central Software, radios and ALPR
• Include full training and support so teams are mission-ready from day one

We believe every community deserves the benefits of a DFR program---safer officers, lower response times, and
better outcomes for the public. The Takeoff Program helps make that possible for every agency ready to deploy an air
program. We are confident that Motorola Solutions' ongoing commitment to safety, innovation, and mission-critical
performance, combined with BRINC's cutting-edge drone technology, will deliver significant value to your operations.
This offer is subject to the attached Products Agreement and TAKEOFF Program Addendum, and expires 60 days
from the date of this letter.
Please let us know when we can schedule time to review this proposal in more detail. Thank you for your leadership and
commitment to serving your community. We're honored to support you.

Sincerely,

David Redus
Sr. Manager
Motorola Solutions

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QUOTE-3495942

Billing Address:
ORANGE BEACH, CITY OF
4099 ORANGE BEACH BLVD
ORANGE BEACH, AL 36561
US

Shipping Address:

Quote Date:09/03/2026
Expiration Date:10/12/2026
Quote Created By:
David Redus
Sr. Manager
[email protected]
727-456-8840

ORANGE BEACH POLICE
ORANGE BEACH, CITY OF
4099 ORANGE BEACH BLVD
ORANGE BEACH, AL 36561
US

End Customer:
ORANGE BEACH, CITY OF
Deputy Chief Rodney Kirchharr
[email protected]
251-597-0957
Payment Terms:30 NET

Summary:
Year

Item Number

Description

QTY

TERM

Sale Price

Ext. Sale Price

Year 1 trial

BRINC

1 Guardian Station-Based DFR

1

1 Years

$0.00

$0.00

Year 1 trial

BRINC

LEMUR 2 Safeguard Takeoff

1

1 Years

$0.00

$0.00

Total:

$0.00

Notes:
Unless otherwise noted, this quote excludes sales tax or other applicable taxes (such as Goods and Services Tax, sales tax, V alue Added Tax and other taxes of a similar nature).
Any tax the customer is subject to will be added to invoices.
Motorola will invoice Customer annually in advance of each year of the Subscription Term following the no cost period.
Takeoff Program term structure:
Year 1: No cost period includes right to exercise termination for convenience at any point within the first year. Automatic Renewal of Contract into paid performance period unless notified
within 90 days of Cancellation.

Any sales transaction following Motorola's quote is based on and subject to the terms and conditions of the valid and executed written contract between Customer and Motorola (the
""Underlying Agreement"") that authorizes Customer to purchase equipment and/or services or license software (collectively ""Products""). If no Underlying Agreement exists between
Motorola and Customer, then Motorola's Standard Terms of Use and Motorola's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Supply shall govern the purchase of the Products.
Motorola Solutions, Inc.: 500 West Monroe, United States - 60661 ~ #: 36-1115800

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PRODUCTS AGREEMENT
This Products Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into between Motorola Solutions Inc., (“Seller” or “Motorola”) and
the entity set forth in section I(b) (“Customer”) as of the date last signed below (“Effective Date”). Seller and Customer will
each be referred to herein as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.

I.
(a)
(b)

II.

Seller and Customer Information
Seller
Customer

Transaction Details

(a)

Proposal

(b)
(c)

Pricing
Term and
Conditions

III.

Motorola Solutions Inc.
Name: Orange Beach Police Department
Address: 4480 Orange Beach Blvd, Orange Beach Al 36561
Contact: Deputy Chief Rodney Kirchharr

Proposal No.3495942
Date: 07/13/2026
Motorola will provide Customer with the products and services set forth in the proposal dated above
(the “Proposal”), a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
Pricing for products and services being purchased by Customer is set forth in the Proposal.
The Parties acknowledge and agree that the terms of the Motorola Customer Agreement (“MCA”),
including all applicable addenda, located at Motorola Solutions Customer Agreement. are
incorporated herein and shall apply to the products and services provided to Customer as set forth
in the Proposal.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including the Proposal and any terms and conditions referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement of
the Parties regarding the subject matter of the Agreement and supersedes all previous agreements, proposals, and
understandings, whether written or oral, relating to this subject matter. This Agreement may be executed in multiple
counterparts, and shall have the same legal force and effect as if the Parties had executed it as a single document. The
Parties may sign in writing, or by electronic signature, including by email. An electronic signature, or a facsimile copy or
computer image, such as a PDF or tiff image, of a signature, shall be treated as and shall have the same effect as an original
signature. In addition, an electronic signature, a true and correct facsimile copy or computer image of this Agreement shall
be treated as and shall have the same effect as an original signed copy of this document. This Agreement may be amended
or modified only by a written instrument signed by authorized representatives of both Parties. The preprinted terms and
conditions found on any Customer purchase or purchase order, acknowledgment or other form will not be considered an
amendment or modification of this Agreement, even if a representative of each Party signs that document, and the terms of
this Agreement will take precedence.

CUSTOMER:

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC.

By:

By:

Print Name:

Print Name: David Redus

Title:

Title: Sr. Manager

Date:

Date: 07/13/2026

Motorola Solutions, Inc. v8.12.2025

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The City may elect to extend year one contract to a new three year contract at the Contract price listed.
Year

Description

Annual Price

Year 1
Paid Subscription

Brinc

1 LEMUR 2 Safeguard Takeoff
1 Guardian Station-Based DFR

. $175,998.00

Year 2
Paid Subscription

Brinc

1 LEMUR 2 Safeguard Takeoff
1 Guardian Station-Based DFR

$175,998.00

Year 3
Paid Subscription

Brinc

1 LEMUR 2 Safeguard Takeoff
1 Guardian Station-Based DFR

$175,998.00

Grand Total

$527,994.00

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Drone as First
Responder
How It Works

Utilizing strategically positioned drones operated
by remote pilots, the BRINC DFR solution provides
advanced air support capabilities.
These drones are designed to arrive on scene
ahead of traditional patrol units, delivering
real-time situational awareness and enhancing
response effectiveness.

01

02

Call for service received.

Drone automatically responds.

03

04

Drone provides live video feed
with the capability for two-way
communication.

Drone autonomously returns
to Station and lands.

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Measures
of Success

70

seconds

Agencies adopting Drone as First Responder(DFR)
programs have seen significant improvements
in response times, situational awareness,
and resource efficiency. By deploying drones
within seconds of an emergency call, agencies can
assess incidents faster, reduce risks to first
responders, and make data-driven decisions
that enhance public safety.

25%

of calls

Average on-scene visibility

Resolved without dispatching officers

54%

>700

quicker

Human response times as drones clear
non-priority calls

public safety
agencies

Fly BRINC drones

With the BRINC Drone as First Responder solution
public safety agencies will see an immediate impact
Increase Officer Safety

Reduce Use of Force

Deliver Lifesaving
Payloads

Get eyes and ears in dangerous
situations without risking lives
and before officers arrive

Create distance and slow down
the speed of operations
with technology

Make Narcan, AEDs, EpiPens
and other equipment available
anywhere in seconds

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DFR
Solution
Overview

BRINC builds drone solutions for public
safety agencies that empower first
responders with technology
to safeguard their communities.

INTEGRATED SOFTWARE
SOLUTION

Fully equipped drone launch

Purpose-built 911 response
drones tailored for DFR
operations

Mountable parachutes

Mesh-radio controllers for local

Community
portal

Teleoperations &
fleet management
platform

INFRASTRUCTURE

Meshing antenna masts
to extend range coverage

4G LTE antennas for data syncing
and upload once the drone lands

Optional radars and ADS-B
receivers for detecting manned
aircraft

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Hardware
The world’s first purpose-built 911
response drone, Responder is a powerful
aerial tool made right here in the USA
for public safety agencies.

40x
Total Zoom

640 px
Thermal Camera

Provides detailed imagery
even from a considerable distance,
enhancing mission capabilities.

Makes it easy to identify people or see fire
through smoke and provides situational
awareness even in low or no light conditions.

Mobile
Communication Hub

Emergency
Payload Dropper

Integrated loudspeaker (with siren function)
and microphone allow communication
for negotiations and emergency announcements.

Deploy AEDs, Narcan, EpiPens, PFDs and other
lifesaving payloads.

IPX4 Water Resistant

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Hardware
The Responder Station launches,
protects and recharges Responder
drones.

Temperature
Controlled

Weather
Resistant

Optimizes battery charging and protects
electronics.

Ensures reliable performance in challenging
climates.

Infrastructure

25 Minutes

Resistant to erosion. Increases reliability.

How long it takes to charge from 10% to 90%.

Simple

Solar Compatible

Resistant

Charge 10 to 90%
in 25 Minutes

Corrosion

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Hardware

DFR Infrastructure
BRINC provides additional infrastructure
to make your DFR operations more reliable
through redundancy and advanced BVLOS
operations. We cover the installation
and maintenance for all DFR infrastructure
elements.

DFR Antenna
Masts

ADS-B
Receivers

Optional
Radars

Extend range coverage of our
mesh networking system.

Detect manned aircraft.

Another way to detect manned
aircraft.

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Services

DFR Safeguard Program
UNLIMITED REPAIR & REPLACE
You own the hardware. When upgraded,
the Unlimited Repair and Replace warranty
transfers to the latest hardware.

Set-up made easy
Day 1

Year 3

Year 5

Site setup

Upgrade

Upgrade

Responder delivery

Responder upgrade

Responder upgrade

Station installation

Training

Training

Infrastructure setup
BVLOS Waiver submission
Training

Regular
Upgrades
Software upgrades

MISSION-CRITICAL.

02

03

Maintenance of Station
and infrastructure

Recurring training

MISSION-RELIABLE.

MISSION-READY.

Drone destroyed during a mission? With Unlimited
Repair & Replace, first you get a loaner, then you get a new unit.

Safeguard ensures operational success
Swaps

Battery swap due

Data

Unlimited payload mounts

to age or performance

Prop swap due

On-demand

to age or performance

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STATEMENT OF WORK

Motorola is providing the BRINC solution, as set out below.
BRINC Drone as First Responder (DFR) Implementation
Term: This SOW is effective as of the Effective Date and will continue unless terminated earlier
pursuant to the Agreement.
This Statement of Work (“SOW”) is governed by the Agreement (the “Agreement”) entered into
between Motorola and Customer. All definitions not defined herein shall have the meaning set
forth in the Agreement (including its addenda or riders). In the event of a direct conflict between
this SOW and the Agreement, this SOW will control solely with respect to the services and
deliverables described herein. Terms used but not defined in this SOW have the meanings set
forth in the Agreement.
1. PURPOSE & SCOPE
This SOW defines the roles, responsibilities, deliverables, acceptance criteria, and project
governance for the implementation of a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program powered by
BRINC LiveOps software and BRINC UAS hardware. The objective is to deploy an operational
DFR capability, including fixed launch sites, teleoperations (where applicable), training, and
support.
2. DEFINITIONS
DFR: Drone as First Responder operational model, designed to enable rapid Unmanned Aircraft
System (UAS) response to calls for service.
Go‑Live: The date on which the Customer begins live operational use of the BRINC DFR
solution.
CIQ: Customer Input Questionnaire used to capture configuration, networking, and deployment
specifics.
3. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
3.1
Implementation Services: BRINC will perform the implementation tasks described
herein to prepare the Customer’s environment for full DFR functionality, including the following:
(a) DFR Solution Design & Configuration (subdomain creation, network configuration,
geofencing, RF/EMF analysis).

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(b) Hardware & Software Deployment (BRINC UAS, docking station if applicable,
LiveOps SaaS activation).
(c) Training for System Administrators, Pilots in Command (PIC), and Teleoperators.
(d) Support (24x7x365).
(e) Project Documentation & Handover (CIQ, IP plans).
3.2 Warranty and Replacement Policy: BRINC offers the Warranty and Replacement
Policy for Equipment sold to Customer pursuant to the Agreement that is manufactured
or supplied by BRINC (the “BRINC Equipment”), as set forth on Schedule A.
4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The Hosted Services are cloud‑based and provided over the internet. Customer must provide all
equipment and software necessary to connect to the Services, including:
(a) Dedicated bandwidth minimum of 30 Mbps upload and 30 Mbps download at each
teleoperator and launch site location, with IT firewall profile configuration allowing
required ports/IP ranges for BRINC internet traffic.
(b) DFR launch and related infrastructure sites provided and equipped as specified in
Schedule C.
(c) Part 107 certified pilots (or equivalent regulatory authorization).
(d) Hardware required to support BRINC operations (ability to launch browser).
5. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1

BRINC Obligations. Motorola will engage BRINC to provide:
(a) Project Management
(i) Lead project planning, execution, reporting, and closure.
(ii) Coordinate technical clarification, CIQ completion, configuration, staging,
deployment, and acceptance activities.
(b) Configuration Documentation
(i) Provide BRINC configuration documents and coordinate with Customer IT on
necessary settings.

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(c) Support
(i) Provide 24x7x365 support channels (Intercom, phone, email) through BRINC, as
set forth on Schedule B.
(d) Limitations / Disclaimers
(i) BRINC procures cloud hosting from third‑party vendors and is not responsible
for interruptions or breaches caused by such providers, subject to applicable law
and the Agreement.
(e) Solution Design & Environment Prep
(i) Create a unique subdomain/URL for Customer access.
(ii) Collaborate with Customer IT on firewall, port, and IP configuration for
LiveOps.
(iii) Conduct RF/EMF analysis and launch area testing to validate flight operations,
geofenced areas, and interference mitigation.
(f) Software Activation & Configuration
(i) Enable BRINC Drone Software on the Customer’s network, create Customer
accounts, and provide admin access using Authorized User information.
(ii) Provision BRINC LiveOps SaaS, including admin portal access, telemetry,
error/warning notifications, and PIC/teleoperator data capture.
(g) Hardware
(i) Recommend proper hardware requirements and deployment architecture for the
DFR program.
(h) Training
(i) Deliver on‑site and/or remote training for administrators, PICs, and teleoperators,
covering BRINC hardware, LiveOps, geofencing, emergency override, and DFR
best practices.
(i) Documentation
(i) Deliver CIQ, IP plans, configuration documents, and final project close‑out
documentation.

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(j) Out of Scope (unless separately contracted):
(i) Management of on‑site resources used during installation. This includes
resources to add or build required infrastructure (pre-install) to accommodate
base STATION placement or RF Infrastructure at strategic regional locations.
This could include non-customer sites requiring an MOU driven by customer.
(ii) Implementation/management
of
Customer’s
networking
routing/switching, or third‑party systems not listed herein.

equipment,

(iii) Configuration changes requested after CIQ sign‑off (unless via approved change
order).
(iv) Ongoing operations beyond specified support, including remote operations,
unless contracted as Managed Services.
5.2

Customer Obligations. Customer will provide the following:
(a) Program Governance
(i) Appoint a Project Manager to manage user access, retention periods, and public
data visibility; act as primary point of contact.
(b) Regulatory Compliance
(i) Obtain and maintain FAA waivers, CoAs, and other regulatory approvals
required for DFR operations (Motorola Managed Services may assist as agreed).
(ii) Ensure Part 107 certified pilots and appropriate SOP/SRM/PPE are in place.
(c) Technical Readiness
(i) Provide required infrastructure, bandwidth (≥30 Mbps up/down at teleoperator
and launch sites), LTE fallback, firewall configurations, electrical, and other
prerequisites.
(d) Deployment Requirements & Site Prep
(i) Meet site preparation, power, environmental, mounting/security, airspace,
maintenance access, and backup landing zone requirements as outlined in
Schedule C.
(e) Accounts & Security

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(i) Provide Authorized User emails; maintain account/password security; promptly
notify Motorola/BRINC of security issues.
(f) Operations & Data
(i) Properly configure and use the services; secure, protect, and back up content;
implement encryption and routine archiving as needed.
6. ASSUMPTIONS
The Services are provided under the following assumptions:
(a) Customer will meet all system requirements and maintain them during the term.
(b) Material scope changes post‑CIQ require a change order (fees/timeframe adjustments
may apply).
(c) DFR docking station and infrastructure (if included) will be installed only after
Customer meets the prerequisites defined in Schedule C.
7. EXCLUSIONS.
Unless expressly stated, the following are excluded from the Services:
(a) Customer network hardware configuration and maintenance.
(b) Third‑party platform licensing not listed herein.
(c) Long‑term managed operations.
(d) Post‑CIQ configuration changes without a change order.
8. TRAINING
BRINC will provide the following training:
(a) Flight Hardware Training: Manual RC flight basics, emergency override maneuvers,
hardware limitations.
(b) BRINC Software Training: Admin overview, safety features, geofence editor usage,
teleoperation basics.
(c) Operational Validation: Test flights within geofenced areas; validate launch/landing
reliability.

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9. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
The solution will be deemed accepted (“Final Acceptance”) upon:
(a) Successful completion of agreed work packages and test flights demonstrating DFR
functionality, as set forth on Schedule D.
(b) Delivery of all documentation (CIQ, IP plans, admin portal credentials, configuration
docs).
(c) Go‑Live commencement.
(d) Resolution (or documented plan) for any material issues blocking operational use.
10. SUPPORT & SLAS
BRINC provide the following support Services:
(a) Go‑Live Support: 8 weeks post‑implementation.
(b) Ongoing Support: 24x7x365 via Intercom, phone, and email; on‑site support if issues
cannot be resolved virtually.
(c) Data Handling: Data will not be intentionally deleted prior to termination; however,
certain media (e.g., video/images >30 days) may be deleted per platform policy
(adjust to your policy).
(d) Support Program set forth on Schedule B

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SCHEDULE A – BRINC EQUIPMENT WARRANTY & REPLACEMENT POLICY
1.
Hardware Warranty. Motorola warrants that BRINC Equipment is free from defects in
workmanship and materials for one year from the date of Customer’s receipt. For BRINC
Equipment purchased by Customer under the BRINC Support Program, Motorola warrants such
BRINC Equipment is free from defects in workmanship and materials from the date of
Customer’s receipt for the duration of the BRINC Support Program term.
2.
Disclaimers. Except as expressly provided herein, BRINC and Motorola provides all
BRINC Equipment and BRINC Services "AS IS," without any warranty of any kind, either
express or implied, including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability,
fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. Non-BRINC Materials are not
covered by the limited hardware warranty described in Section 1 of this Schedule above and
are only subject to the warranties of the third-party provider or manufacturer.
3.
Claims. If BRINC or Motorola receives a valid warranty claim for BRINC Equipment
during the limited hardware warranty term, BRINC’s and Motorola’s sole responsibility is to
repair or replace such BRINC Equipment with the same or like BRINC Equipment, at BRINC’s
or Motorola’s option, as applicable. A replacement BRINC Equipment will be new or like new.
The limited hardware warranty of the replacement BRINC Equipment will be the longer of (a) the
remaining limited hardware warranty term of the original BRINC Equipment or (b) 90-days from
the date of repair or replacement.
4.
Exclusions. BRINC’s limited hardware warranty excludes damage related to: (a) failure
to follow BRINC Equipment use instructions, including those set forth in the applicable BRINC
Equipment documentation; (b) BRINC Equipment used with equipment not manufactured or
recommended by BRINC; (c) abuse, misuse, or intentional damage to the BRINC Equipment; (d)
force majeure; (e) BRINC Equipment repaired or modified by persons other than BRINC, without
BRINC’s written permission; (f) BRINC Equipment with a defaced or removed serial number; or
(g) Customer’s or its Authorized User’s failure to complete training from BRINC on operating
and flying the BRINC Equipment prior to Customer’s or its Authorized User’s use of the BRINC
Equipment. BRINC’s limited hardware warranty will be void if Customer resells BRINC
Equipment.
5.
Replacement BRINC Equipment. BRINC or Motorola may permit Customer to exchange
BRINC Equipment or a part thereof. In such events, subject to Section 4 of this Schedule, the
replacement BRINC Equipment or part thereof will become Customer’s property, and the
replaced Equipment or part thereof will become Motorola’s or BRINC’s property, as applicable.
Before delivering BRINC Equipment for any BRINC Services (including replacement services),
Customer must download BRINC Equipment data and retain a copy. BRINC is not responsible
for any loss of software, data, or other information contained in storage media or any part of the
BRINC Equipment sent to BRINC for BRINC Services.

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6.
Spare BRINC Equipment. At BRINC’s or Motorola’s reasonable discretion, as
applicable, BRINC or Motorola may provide Customer a predetermined number of spare BRINC
Equipment. Spare BRINC Equipment is intended to replace broken or non-functioning units
while BRINC or Motorola repairs or replaces the broken or non-functioning units through the
warranty return process. Title and risk of loss for all spare BRINC Equipment shall pass to
Customer in accordance with the Agreement.

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SCHEDULE B – BRINC SUPPORT PROGRAM
If the Customer purchases BRINC Support Program or a bundle including BRINC Support
Program, this appendix applies.
1.
BRINC Support Program. The “BRINC Support Program” is an extended full-service
warranty that starts on the Subscription commencement date and terminates as detailed in the
Proposal. The extended warranty includes (i) unlimited repairs on BRINC Equipment and (ii) for
any BRINC Equipment that cannot be repaired, up to 1 replacement per year for the Responder
and Guardian Camera payload, and unlimited replacements for any other BRINC Equipment that
BRINC is unable to repair between hardware Upgrades (as defined below). Customer is to return
the destroyed device or provide reasonable documentation that the device was destroyed (i.e.
pictures or video). The BRINC Support Program is available to agencies only upon completion of
BRINC certified training on the associated product or service.
2.
BRINC Support Program Upgrade. If Customer has no outstanding payment obligations
and purchased BRINC Support Program, BRINC will provide Customer a new BRINC Lemur,
Responder or Guardian Drone, corresponding Stations and/or BRINC Ball as scheduled in the
Proposal (“Upgrade”). If Customer purchased BRINC Support Program, BRINC will provide an
upgrade that is the same or like BRINC Device, at BRINC’s option. BRINC makes no guarantee
the Upgrade will utilize the same accessories. Upgrades exclude new products that BRINC
introduces and markets as distinct products or applications. New or additional BRINC products
and applications, as well as any BRINC professional services are not included. Neither BRINC
nor Motorola will offer any warranty for such BRINC Equipment that has been replaced with an
Upgrade, and will have no liability for any damages relating to the use of such BRINC
Equipment. BRINC and Motorola will not and have no obligation to provide Upgrades once the
BRINC Support Program terminates for any reason.
3.
Upgrade Delay. BRINC may ship the Upgrades as scheduled in the Proposal without
prior confirmation from Agency. BRINC may ship the final Upgrades as scheduled in the
Proposal 60 days before the end of the Subscription Term without prior confirmation from
Customer.
4.
Upgrade Change. If Customer wants a different BRINC Equipment model from the
Upgrade offered by BRINC, Customer must pay the price difference between the MSRP for the
desired BRINC Equipment and the MSRP for the Upgrade. If the model Customer desires has an
MSRP less than the MSRP of the offered Upgrade, Motorola will not provide a refund. The
MSRP is the MSRP in effect at the time of the Upgrade.
5.
Firmware Updates. BRINC will provide Updates to BRINC Equipment firmware for as
long as a BRINC Equipment is part of an active Support Program. An “Update” can be either (i) a
generally available release that BRINC makes available from time to time, or (ii) a new version of
BRINC software and/or firmware that enhance features and functionality, as solely determined by
BRINC.

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6.
Original BRINC Device. Following receipt of an Upgrade, Customer will retain the
original BRINC Devices, provided that: (i) Customer cannot resell, gift, or donate the BRINC
Devices; (ii) Customer will not allow the BRINC Devices to be used for personal use; (iii)
Customer must retain direct custody and control of the BRINC Devices; and (iv) BRINC will
offer no warranty for those BRINC Devices and will have no liability for any damages relating to
the use of such BRINC Devices (as the warranty for such devices will have shifted to the
Upgrade).

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SCHEDULE C – CUSTOMER DEPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS (DFR SITE & DOCK
READINESS)
Site Preparation
• Base STATION Infrastructure: Safe accessibility; minimum surface area (16’ x 16’), adequate
load support (≥360 lbs), unobstructed view of the sky. Station placement must be possible via
ground transport, crane, or walking access with standard door clearance. Power and network
access as specified below.
• RF Site Infrastructure: Safe accessibility; minimum surface area for Non-Penetrating RF Pole
(6’ x 6’), or appropriate Penetrating RF Wall Mount (with mounting hardware preinstalled as
directed by BRINC). Both RF options must have an unobstructed 360° view of the geographical
flight area (i.e. RF array above all obstructions) and installed away from other high powered RF
or cellular antennae. RF access must be possible via standard door clearance or roof hatch. Power
and network access as specified below.
Power
• Continuous 110V/20A (outdoor rated plugs/protection), surge protection, battery backup where
possible to ensure 100% uptime, proper grounding (≤10Ω).
Network/Backhaul
• Dedicated hard-wired internet access with LTE or similar fallback preferred, properly
configured firewall rules, outdoor IP-rated connectors and wiring.
Environmental & Physical Security
• Weatherproofing, secure mounting, controlled access.
Flight Safety & Airspace
• No‑fly zones reviewed; documented RF/geofencing compliance; defined backup landing area.
Maintenance Access
• Routine access, maintenance plan for cleaning, battery management, firmware updates.
Documentation & Compliance
• Site layout, network diagrams, operational SOP, permits/insurance, logging/ticketing for
incidents.
Backup Safe Landing Area
• Required: 16’ diameter area, clear view of the sky with obstruction‑free vertical corridor above,
clearly marked, traffic restricted. Preferred: Same altitude as station.

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SCHEDULE D – ACCEPTANCE TEST PLAN (ATP)
Functional Tests
• LiveOps connectivity, drone telemetry, flight log validation, geofence enforcement.
Operational Tests
• Launch/land cycles, teleoperation handoff (if applicable), emergency failsafe procedures.

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TAKEOFF Program Addendum
This TAKEOFF Program Addendum (this “TOPA”) is entered into between Motorola and
Customer, and shall be subject to, and governed by, the terms of the MCA, or other agreement
between Motorola and Customer, as applicable, including any applicable addenda (the
“Agreement”). Unless the context otherwise requires, all capitalized terms used but not defined
herein shall have the meanings set forth in the MCA and DA which may be found at:
https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_us/about/legal/us_terms.html.
If you are purchasing drone or unmanned aerial vehicle and related Products manufactured,
supplied or otherwise provided by BRINC Drones, Inc. (“BRINC”, and such Products, the
“BRINC Products”) as part of the TAKEOFF Program ( from Motorola on behalf of your employer
or another entity, you warrant that: (a) you have authority to bind your employer or the
applicable entity, as “Customer” to this TOPA; (b) you have read and understand this TOPA; and
(c) on behalf of the Customer that you represent, you agree to this TOPA. If you do not have the
legal authority to bind your employer or the applicable entity as Customer to this TOPA, please
do not complete the purchase. The BRINC Products include Equipment (“BRINC Equipment”),
and related Services and Licensed Software.
This TOPA governs Customer’s purchase of BRINC Products from Motorola under the
TAKEOFF Program and shall form part of the Parties’ Agreement. This TOPA shall control with
respect to conflicting terms in the Agreement or any other applicable Addendum (including,
without limitation, the Drone Addendum agreed to between Customer and Motorola (the “DA”)),
but only as applicable to the BRINC Products purchased under this TOPA and not with respect
to other Products. For the avoidance of doubt, BRINC Products which are purchased under the
Agreement (and, where applicable, the DA) which are not part of the TAKEOFF Program shall
not be subject to this TOPA. Unless otherwise stated in this TOPA, the terms of the Agreement,
including the DA apply.
1.

THE FIRST YEAR OF THE SUBSCRIPTION. As set forth in the Proposal, Customer has
agreed to a multi-year Subscription for BRINC Products (the “BRINC Subscription”). All
references to the first twelve months of the BRINC Subscription (the “Initial Subscription
Period”) and each renewal year (each a “Renewal Subscription Year”) in this TOPA shall
refer to the BRINC Subscription. The Initial Subscription Period of the BRINC
Subscription is subject to the following terms:
1.1.

Title. Title to the BRINC Equipment shall transfer to Customer at the
commencement of the first Renewal Subscription Year. During the Initial
Subscription Period the BRINC Equipment shall be the sole property of BRINC.
Customer shall have no rights whatsoever in or to the BRINC Products other than
the right to use the BRINC Products during the Initial Subscription Year.
Customer shall have the benefit of the Support Program as set out in the
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necessary repairs or replacement of the BRINC Equipment for damage not
covered by the Support Program.
2.

3.

4.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1.

Customer Obligations. Customer shall fulfil the Customer Obligations as set out
in the Proposal (“Customer Obligations”).

2.2.

Feedback. Customer may provide Motorola internal reports and feedback to
assist in improving the TAKEOFF Program. Motorola and BRINC may use such
internal reports and feedback to develop or improve their Products and Services
(including without limitation BRINC Products)

2.3.

Reference. Motorola or BRINC may request that Customer act as a public
reference or that Customer participate in a case study.

2.4.

Exclusivity. During the Initial Subscription Period, Customer shall use Products
from BRINC as its sole Drone as First Responder (“DFR”) provider for any
Products covered by the TAKEOFF Program, and shall not, until the
commencement of the first Renewal Subscription Period, deploy or purchase any
autonomous docked drone platform or DFR product from a third party
(“Competing Product”).

2.5.

Compatibility. Customer is responsible for ensuring that any Customer-Provided
Equipment and any alterations to the applicable network with which the BRINC
Products are to be used are compatible with the BRINC Product.

EARLY TERMINATION
3.1.

Customer Termination. Customer may terminate the BRINC Subscription without
penalty by giving notice to Motorola up to 30 days prior to the commencement of
the first Renewal Subscription Year.

3.2.

Motorola Termination. During the Initial Subscription Year, Motorola may
terminate the BRINC Subscription immediately by giving notice to Customer
should:
3.2.1.

Customer fail to fulfill a Customer Obligation pursuant to Section 2.1; or

3.2.2.

Customer deploy or purchase a Competing Product.

ON TERMINATION On termination pursuant to Section 3, Motorola or its subcontractors
(including BRINC or its subcontractors) shall remove the BRINC Equipment from
Customer’s premises, and will deactivate (or cancel Customer’s access to) all related
Software and SaaS Products (as defined in the Agreement) provided or made available
by BRINC. Customer will cooperate with such removals and deactivations (including
without limitation by allowing Motorola and its subcontractors (including BRINC and its

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subcontractors) to access Customer facilities for such purpose. Motorola shall work with
Customer to offload any Customer Data to Customer’s system.
5.

SURVIVAL The following sections of this TOPA survive termination of this Agreement:
Sections 1 and 4.

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ITEM 10.

REGULAR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

Departments: City Clerk
Description of Topic: Resolution appropriating funds to the Pensacola and Perdido Bays
Estuary Program in the amount of $20,000 for FY2026. (WS)
Background/Description:
Action Options/Recommendation:
Source of Funding (if applicable):

ATTACHMENTS:
1. 10-06-26 26-xxx Appropriate Funds Pensacola Perdido Bays Estuary Program
2. 2026.08.18 Agenda Memo - Coastal Resources PPBEP FY26 Contribution
3. 2026.07.22 Letter from Pensacola Perdido Bays Estuary Program - FY2026
Contribution Request

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-xxx
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE
PENSACOLA AND PERDIDO BAYS ESTUARY PROGRAM
IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 FOR FY2026
FINDINGS:
1. On May 2, 2023, City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-084 authorizing the execution of an
Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program.
2. The Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program has requested financial support from the City of
Orange Beach to promote effective planning, restoration, and protection of the Pensacola Bay and
Perdido Bay System.
3. The City Council has determined that appropriating said funds to the Pensacola and Perdido Bays
Estuary Program serves a public purpose and is in the best interest of the City of Orange Beach,
Alabama.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE
BEACH, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That Orange Beach City Council, having determined that it serves a public purpose and is in the
best interest of the City, hereby appropriates the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) to
the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program for FY2026; and
2. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTED THIS 6th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2026.
_______________________________
Renee Eberly
City Clerk
CERTIFICATE
I, Renee Eberly, City Clerk of the City of Orange Beach, Alabama, do hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 26-xxx, which was duly and legally adopted at a regular meeting
of the City Council on October 6, 2026.
_______________________________
City Clerk

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C I T Y

O F

O R A N G E B E A C H

COASTAL RESOURCES

MEMORANDUM
To:
From:
Date:
Re:

Mayor and City Council
Woody Speed, Coastal Regulatory Manager
September 8, 2026
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program annual contribution

The City’s annual contribution to the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program
(PPBEP) is $20,000. This annual contribution supports the Estuary Program’s continued
efforts to leverage local funding for regional water quality, habitat restoration,
conservation, and coastal resilience projects that benefit the City and the broader
watershed. PPBEP has provided an annual membership contribution request letter, along
with a fact sheet summarizing the program’s work and accomplishments, which are
attached for review.

PO BOX 2432
4101 ORANGE BEACH BLVD.
ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA 36561
PHONE: 251.981.2610 FAX: 251.981.3725

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July 22, 2026
Woody Speed
Coastal Regulatory Manager
City of Orange Beach
FY26-27 Membership Contribution Request
Dear Mr. Speed,
Consistent with the FY25-26 membership contribution to the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program, the
City’s FY26-27 membership contribution remains $20,000. The membership contribution requests for each local
government are included in the table below for reference.
Member
City of Gulf Breeze
City of Milton
City of Orange Beach
City of Pensacola
Escambia County
Okaloosa County
Santa Rosa County
Total:

FY26-27 Request
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$30,000
$126,350
$10,000
$86,000
$297,350

Since the Estuary Program was established in 2018, the Program has worked directly with each of our member
governments and community partners to implement watershed-scale initiatives to enhance our region’s quality
of life and advance the City’s mission. In 2025, the Program and its partners secured $13.3 million for the
implementation of priorities identified in the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) to
benefit our waterways and communities. Please find enclosed our 2025 Annual Impact Report for additional
highlights.
In early 2027, the Estuary Program anticipates formal enrollment into the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency’s National Estuary Program, unlocking millions of dollars to come to Northwest Florida and south
Alabama for water quality improvements, habitat restoration, infrastructure resilience, and public access
enhancements. Continued support and investment from local and state partners is critical to ensuring
Northwest Florida and south Alabama are prioritized for federal support. We understand accommodating all
budget requests are always an ongoing challenge and greatly appreciate the City’s consideration.
Please don’t hesitate to call me at 850.595.0820 or reach me by email at [email protected] if you would like
to discuss further. On behalf of the Estuary Program team, thank you for your continued partnership.
Respectfully,
Matt J. Posner, Executive Director
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program

226 South Palafox Place, Pensacola, FL 32502

www.ppbep.org

[email protected]

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Perdido Bay Watershed Partnerships, Programs, and Projects
Since establishment in 2018, the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program has partnered
extensively with the City of Orange Beach to advance watershed-scale restoration, water quality,
and community outreach initiatives, providing a legacy impact within the City and throughout the
watershed. Partnership, program, and project highlights include:
1. Wrote and submitted the Orange Beach Stormwater Master Plan to Alabama RESTORE
Council on behalf of Orange Beach.
a. Awarded $250,000 in Alabama RESTORE funding.
b. Currently being implemented by Orange Beach.
2. Cowrote and co-leading implementation of the Perdido Watershed Restoration Initiative
with TNC
a. Awarded $12.6 million from NOAA.
b. Direct assistance with monitoring and transplanting seagrass at Perdido Islands.
c. Led two volunteer plantings, with two additional plantings scheduled.
d. Hosted at least four educational field trips to Perdido Islands.
e. Supported the Orange Beach Native Plant Greenhouse.
i. Subawarded $220,000 to Orange Beach to construct and operate the
greenhouse.
ii. Providing staff and volunteer support for greenhouse operations.
iii. Including the greenhouse in PPBEP’s Native Plant Producer Network to
ensure continuation of operational funding and capacity.
f. Established and implementing the Living Shoreline Assistance Program (LSAP)
i. 5 of 6 projects in AL, one of which is in Orange Beach. This has an estimated
value of over $125,000.
ii. 20+ site assessments have been completed, with strong demand from
property owners to sign up for the PPBEP program.
iii. PPBEP plans to continue the LSAP as a standing program of PPBEP, with a
goal to complete another five projects in Orange Beach and surrounding
areas in the coming five years.
g. Subawarded funding to Troy University to complete an update to the Living Shoreline
Suitability Model for the entire bay.
i. This model identifies future opportunities for living shorelines in Orange
Beach and across the bay.
h. Partnered with TNC to develop the Scaling-up Nature-Based Solutions Portfolio.
i. Creates a suite of projects across the Perdido Watershed in which PPBEP
and TNC will help work with local partners to find and secure funding.
3. State of the Bays Report Card
a. PPBEP produces a biennial State of the Bays Report Card, that includes Alabama
and Florida, to provide a comprehensive, user friendly, and interactive dashboard

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5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

the community and local decision makers can use to understand water quality,
habitat, and fisheries status and trends.
b. Stateofthebays.org
Water Quality Monitoring Collaborative
a. PPBEP identified significant gaps in monitoring in the Perdido Bay watershed,
making it difficult to inform status and trends, report to the public, and inform
management decisions.
b. PPBEP formed the Water Quality Monitoring Collaborative to establish consistent
monthly monitoring across 32 sites in the Perdido and Pensacola Bay watersheds.
Two sites are in Orange Beach, with the opportunity to add more in the coming year.
c. PPBEP issued a ~$15,000 subaward to Orange Beach to provide resources to assist
with monitoring. The monthly monitoring will be reported to the public through an
online data dashboard.
Annual fish trawling surveys
a. PPBEP has funded DISL the last three years and plans to continue funding and
performing annual fish trawling surveys, which is used to determine fishery status
and trends. This will be completed by PPBEP directly beginning in fall 2027.
Annual Tier II SAV monitoring
a. For the last five years, PPBEP has funded submerged aquatic vegetation monitoring
across Pensacola and Perdido Bays through a contract with the University of
Southern Mississippi.
b. PPBEP will administer SAV monitoring beginning in fall 2027.
2026 SAV aerial imagery
a. PPBEP funded the acquisition of SAV aerial imagery in late 2025, which was just
produced in June 2026 for $112,000. This further shows seagrass status and trends.
Education and Community Outreach
a. PPBEP has participated in the Orange Beach Seafood Festival the last four years.
Held restoration rambles and kayak tours at Perdido Islands. Held living shoreline
workshops for homeowners. Held volunteer planting events and trash cleanups at
the Islands. Held manatee awareness at local boatramps. PPBEP has held their
annual Gala at the Coastal Arts Center the last three years.
b. Future efforts planned include a partnership with the Sea, Sand, & Stars Center.
PPBEP previously provided feedback on the renovation and curriculum. PPBEP also
plans to partner with the Auburn Coastal Engineering Center adjacent to Coastal
Resources.
NOAA Resilience Challenge
a. PPBEP led submittal of a $50 million NOAA Resilience Challenge grant that included
Orange Beach as a partner and subawardee. This included $16.7 million to
purchase over 1,600 acres on Wolf Bay. While ultimately not selected due to limited
funding, the application scored very highly, and PPBEP has continued to partner
with Orange Beach to identify and apply to other relevant funding opportunities.

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ITEM 1.

REGULAR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

Departments: Community Development
Description of Topic: Set a public hearing date for a Conditional Use Approval request
for Case No. 0801-CU-26, All About Storage Expansion. (Suggested date 10/06/2026)
(GP)
Background/Description: Lieb Engineering Company, on behalf of All About Storage
OBA LLC, requests conditional use approval for an expansion at All About Storage
consisting of five mini warehouse buildings. The property is located at 24140 Canal
Road in the General Business zoning district.
Action Options/Recommendation: The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing
and consider a recommendation for this request at its regular meeting on Monday,
September 14, 2026.
Source of Funding (if applicable):

ATTACHMENTS:
None

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