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File #: 26-0067    Version: 1 Name: A Resolution Accepting the Site Development Project Agreement from the State Industrial Development Authority
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 2/5/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/16/2026 Final action: 2/16/2026
Title: A Resolution Accepting the Site Development Project Agreement from the State Industrial Development Authority
Attachments: 1. 26SD03-SEEDS Grant Agreement, 2. Capital Project Form

Title

A Resolution Accepting the Site Development Project Agreement from the State Industrial Development Authority

 

Summary

Under Resolution 25-1093, Council approved Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) to assist the City of Foley with an application of the SEEDs grant program. Under Resolution 25-1316, Council approved the required matching funds of $3,327,500 for the purchase. The SEEDS grant has been awarded under the Site Development Project Agreement with the State Industrial Development Authority. The grant amount is $3,327,500.00 with the City to match $3,327,500.00 as well towards the purchase. Staff recommends to move forward with the acceptance of the grant, the purchase of the property including applicable closing costs, and to amend the following accounts:  $3,327,500.00 in GL#400-6010-4100 (SEEDS grant revenue account) and $6,745,000.00 in GL#400-6010-5101 (Land Purchases expense account)

 

Body

WHEREAS, under Resolution 25-1093, Council approved Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) to assist the City of Foley with an application to the SEED grant program, and

 

WHEREAS, under Resolution 25-1316, Council approved the required matching funds of $3,327,500 for the purchase

 

WHEREAS,  the SEEDS grant has been awarded under the Site Development Project Agreement with the State Industrial Development Authority with a grant amount of $3,327,500.00 with the City to match $3,327,500.00 as well towards the purchase, and

 

WHEREAS, Staff recommends to move forward with the acceptance of the grant, the purchase of the property including applicable closing costs, and to amend the following accounts:  $3,327,500.00 in GL#400-6010-4100 (SEEDS grant revenue account) and $6,745,000.00 in GL#400-6010-5101 (Land Purchases expense account)

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:

 

SECTION 1; Accept the Site Development Project Agreement to provide $3,327,500.00 through the State Industrial Development Authority and amends the following accounts: $3,327,500.00 in GL#400-6010-4100 (SEEDS grant revenue account) and $6,745,000.00 in GL#400-6010-5101 (Land Purchases expense account).

 

SECTION 2: Approves the Mayor, Clerk, and other City officials to sign the grant agreements, contracts, and other documentation required to move forward with the purchase of the property for an amount not to exceed $6,745,000.00.

 

SECTION 3: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.