LEGAL NOTICE  

State of Alabama: 

Probate Court 

County of Dallas: 

Notice to the Creditors of the Estate of John T. Mobley, Deceased. 

Letters Testamentary upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 15th day of Sept, 2022, by the Honorable Jimmy L. Nunn, Probate Judge of Dallas County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, duly sworn to, in the Probate Court of said county within the time allowed by law, or else same will be forever barred. 

Walter Alex Campbell, Personal Representative 

FRED M. McCORMICK, III 

Attorney at Law 

P.O. Box 895 

Selma, AL 36702-0895 

(334) 875-7605 

Attorney for 

Personal Representative 

Selma Sun 

April 6, 13 and 20, 2023 

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS  

Sealed proposals, in duplicate, from Qualified General Contractors will be received by the Awarding Authority: Selma City Board of Education, 2194 Broad Street, Selma, Alabama 36701, until 2:00 p.m. local time, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 for: 

TOILET ROOM RENOVATIONS FOR MEADOWVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, R.B. HUDSON STEAM ACADEMY, EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND KINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

Architect Job No. 22-94 

Proposals that are received via mail and not presented at the bid opening are to be considered non-responsive.  It is the responsibility of the bidder to assure that bids are presented at the time of the bid if they choose to mail the bid. Contractors must notify the Architect if a bid is to be received by mail. 

A cashier's check or bid bond payable to Selma City Board of Education in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the proposal, but in no event more than $10,000.00, must accompany the bidder's proposal for each project.  Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance as required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract. 

Drawings and specifications for the project may be examined at the Office of Lathan Associates Architects, P.C., 300 Chase Park South, Suite 200, Hoover, AL  35244, and at the Digital Plan Room at Alabama Graphics algraphicsplanroom.com).  Password is lathan.  

General Contractor Bidders may obtain digital copies of drawings and specifications from the Architect for each project upon receipt of Application for Bid.   General Contractors will then be placed on Official Bidders List.  Hard copy sets of drawings/ specifications will be available to General Contractors for purchase directly from the document printer: Alabama Graphics.  Addenda and other proposal information will be issued only to holders of drawings and specifications distributed by the Architect and on the Official Bidders List.  Release of contract documents to the bidder does not imply acceptance of the bidder's qualifications by the Owner or Architect.  

Bids received from General Contractors who are not on the Official Bidders List may not be accepted or opened.  Lathan Associates Architects, P.C. makes no guarantee for plans and specifications obtained by Contractors and Vendors from sources other than the printed contract documents provided by their firm.  Contractors and Vendors who base their pricing from contract documents obtained from other electronic sources, either in part or whole, do so at their own risk. 

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof, issued either with the original contract documents or by addendum.  General Contractors shall not use Proposal Forms other than those provided in the contract documents. 

All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975.  The Bidder must display current General Contractor's License Number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered, or it will not be considered by the Architect or Owner.  The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner's judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted. 

Selma City Board of Education                    

Lathan Associates Architects, P.C. 

Awarding Authority                                                                            

205-988-9112  

Selma Sun 

April 6, 13 and 20, 2023 

DALLAS COUNTY COMMISSION 

INVITATION TO BID 

BID SPECIFICATIONS & INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 

Sealed bids will be received by the Dallas County Commission at the Dallas County Courthouse Annex, located at 102 Church Street, Room 104, Selma, Alabama 36701 or by U.S. Mail to P.O. Box 987, Selma, Alabama 36702 until 11:00 A.M., CST, Friday April 28, 2023 and at this time publicly opened for the following: 

Permanent 14 KW stationary generator and enclosure  

Bids shall be delivered to the County Commission Office at the address above and be submitted on the form provided for submitting their bids. Bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “Permanent 14 KW stationary generator and enclosure,” be addressed to the Dallas County Commission, Attn: Barbara Harrell, County Administrator and include the name and address of the bidder on the outside of the envelope. All bidders must use the attached form. Late bids will not be opened. 

IF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE BID IS EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN $10,000 A BID BOND OR CERTIFIED CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF 5% OF THE AMOUNT BID SHALL BE FURNISHED TO THE DALLAS COUNTY COMMISSION ALONG WITH YOUR BID SUBMITTAL 

SCOPE OF WORK: 

The bid work includes Installing a 14 KW generator and enclosure that has a 250 mph wind rating, that will provide uninterrupted power supply during outages. The generator will be a permanent stationary generator that will be installed adjacent to the power pole on the right side of the existing storm shelter.  

14 KW generator (propane) 

Generator enclosure (250mph wind rating) 

generator set up  

concrete pad 78" x 56" x 4" (approximate) 

transfer switch and all wiring 

Running load approximately 7KW 

Starting load approximately 15KW 

240/120 Generator voltage 

single phase generator to match utilities 

Automatic control 

Location: 2534 Brown Street Selma, AL. 36701 

Annual yearly service.  

19 years useful life of the generator. 

PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES: 

  • The CONTRACTOR will employ all personnel. 
  • There will not be any subcontracting at any time, unless written approval is given by the COUNTY 
  • CONTRACTOR will furnish competent and skilled persons to assure quality and performance during installation 

GENERAL INFORMATION: 

  • Successful bidder must be bonded and licensed. 
  • The successful bidder shall provide all equipment necessary to fulfill the terms  

         of the scope of work 

  • The successful bidder shall have all required permits and licenses. 
  • The successful bidder shall provide all labor, supplies, material, equipment and       

        supervision necessary to install generator and enclosure 

E-VERIFY COMPLIANCE: 

Verification of enrollment in the E-Verify program will be required prior to any award to a vendor who employs one or more employees within the State of Alabama.  Failure to provide documentation within ten (10) calendar days of notification can result in the rejection of your bid.  To enroll in the E-Verify program visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify

LIABILITY INSURANCE: 

CONTRACTOR will have a minimum of $2,000,000 liability coverage with $50,000 for each occurrence and must be in effect for the contract period.  Insurance certificate, showing the COUNTY as the certificate holder, will be provided upon execution of the contract.  CONTRACTOR is responsible for all losses/damages caused by and to its employees.   

QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR: 

In evaluating each contractor, consideration will be given to the following criteria.  Deficiency in any of the below listed areas may be adequate reason for bid rejection: 

        Each bidder submitting a bid on the equipment and services to be provided is required to submit with their bid the following documents, or bid may not be considered,  

  • Evidence of their experience, qualifications, financial responsibility and ability to carry 

     out the required scope of work, and satisfactory experience of at least one (1) year with 

     projects of comparable size and complexity. 

  • Insurance liability certificate and references with bid 
  • Worker's compensation certificate when employing five (5) or more employees 

BID FORM  

TO:    DALLAS COUNTY COMMISSION 

          102 CHURCH STREET 

          P. O. BOX 987 

          SELMA, ALABAMA 36702 

BID FOR: 

Permanent 14 KW Stationary Generator and Enclosure  

 

In response to your INVITATION TO BID, the undersigned hereby proposes to provide installing a permanent 14KW stationary generator in strict compliance with the BID SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS: 

Company Name   _______________________________________ 

   (NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL) 

 

____________________________ 

(DATE SIGNED) 

 

BUSINESS ADDRESS 

BUSINESS TELEPHONE        

BUSINESS FAX 

 

TOTAL BID PRICE: ______________________________________________________ 

The does not discriminate on the basis of race, Color, National origin, religion, sex, age or disability in employment of the provision of services. 

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL 

 

Selma Sun 

April 13 and April 20, 2023 

State of Alabama 

County of Dallas 

Probate Court 

 

Legal Notice 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS FOR THE ESTATE OF RODERICK WATSON:. Deceased. Letters Of Administration upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 27th day of March, 2023 by Jimmy L. Nunn, Probate Judge of Dallas County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate is hereby required to be present the same, duly sworn to, in Probate Court of said County within the time allowed by law, or else same will be forever barred. 

Jonathan Arnell Watson 

Personal Representative 

Gregory M. Varner 

Attorney for Personal Representative  

Gregory Varner & Associates 

P.O. Box 338 

Ashland, Alabama 36251 

Selma Sun 

April 20, April 27 and May 4, 2023 

ORDINANCE O104-22/23 

AN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER UNNEEDED MUNICIPAL REAL ESTATE TO SELMA WATER WORKS 

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SELMA, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS: 

SECTION 1. It is hereby established and declared that the following described real property of the City of Selma, Alabama, is no longer needed for public or municipal purposes, to-wit: 

That part of current parking spaces 20 feet by 12 feet located within the dedicated street right-of-way of Franklin Street. Said lot is on the West side of Franklin Street approximately 22 feet north of Hinton Alley right-of-way. 

SECTION 2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized and directed to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Selma, Alabama, a Warranty Deed, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, whereby the City of Selma, Alabama, does convey the premises described in Section 1, hereof to Selma Water Works System, Inc. for and in consideration of the payment previously tendered in the amount of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00). 

ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SELMA, ALABAMA, THIS THE 14th DAY OF MARCH, 2023.  

 

The Municipality of Selma, Alabama 

 

(Signed) 

Warren Young, President 

Attest: 

Ivy S. Harrison, City Clerk 

 

James Perkins, Jr., Mayor  

 

Selma Sun 

April 20, 2023 

ORDINANCE 

O107-22/23 

AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE TRANSFER OF REMAINING UNUSED 2009 MUNICIPAL BOND FUNDS TO A BUDGET LINE ITEM ACCOUNT FOR REPAIR OF A PORTION OF THE ROOF OF THE CITY OF SELMA PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING 

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SELMA, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS: 

SECTION 1. It is hereby established and declares that: 

  1. The Selma General Obligation Build America Bond Series 2009 A Bond was authorized by a ballot measure approved by the voters of the City of Selma, Alabama in 2009. 
  1. There were twelve (12) projects approved by the voters in the ballot measure, one of which was Public Works Facilities. 
  1. The 2009A Bond was paid off on January 25, 2023 (due on February 1, 2023). 
  1. The bond monies received were restricted for certain purposes and as of January 25, 2023 unspent monies remained in the amount of $82,465.29. 
  1. A BAB payment from the U.S. Treasury is applied to each debt service payment reducing the amount due. Notification of the payment totaling 

$8,940.22 was not received by the City of Selma prior to payment of the debt service, leaving a total of cash on hand of $91,415.51 from the 2009A Bond proceeds. 

SECTION 2. Change Description of Projects Financed by Amending Bond Ordinance. 

  1. Section 8.8 of the Treasurer's previously submitted copy of the 2009 A Bond Ordinance provides that, upon delivery of certain supporting documents, the City Council of the City of Selma may amend the Bond Ordinance to change the way the proceeds of the Series 2009A Bonds may be used. 
  1. Should the City desire to pursue this option, it would need to make sure that any such amendment to the Bond Ordinance did not run afoul of the restrictions on use contained in the ballot measure. 

BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED, That the mayor and the treasurer be, and they hereby are, authorized and directed to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Selma, Alabama, a transfer of $91,415.51 in unused Series 2009A Bonds Funds for transfer to budget line Item account number 1.6200.51036 to be used only for a portion of the replacement roof expenses for the Public Works Building of the City of Selma. This Ordinance is to be effective immediately upon publication by the City Clerk. 

ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SELMA, ALABAMA, THIS THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL, 2023.  

The Municipality of Selma, Alabama 

 

(Signed) 

Warren Young, President 

Attest: 

Ivy S. Harrison, City Clerk 

 

James Perkins, Jr., Mayor  

Selma Sun 

April 20, 2023 

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE OF JOSEPH KING, SR., DECEASED  

Letters of Administration upon the Estate of said Decedent were granted to Romona Vanessa King Kelly the 3rd day of April, 2023, by Jimmy L. Nunn, Probate Judge of Dallas County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, duly sworn to, in the Probate Court of said county within the time allowed by law, or else same will be forever barred. 

Romona Vanessa King Kelly  

Personal Representative 

D. Graham Mosley 

Attorney for Personal Representative 

430 Mabry Street 

Selma, AL 36701 

Selma Sun 

April 20, April 27 and May 4, 2023 

State of Alabama 

County of Dallas 

Probate Court 

 

LEGAL NOTICE 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS FOR THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH OLIVER JONES, II,  Deceased. Letters Of Administration upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 23rd day of March, 2023 by Jimmy L. Nunn, Probate Judge of Dallas County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate is hereby required to be present the same, duly sworn to, in Probate Court of said County within the time allowed by law, or else same will be forever barred.  

Tiffany Jones 

Personal Representative 

J.R. Krebs 

Attorney for Personal Representative 

Krebs Law, LLC 

2123 9th Street, Suite 110 

Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401 

Selma Sun 

April 20, April 27 and May 4, 2023 

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DALLAS COUNTY, ALABAMA 

IN RE: 

THE ESTATE OF ARTHUR L. CAPERS 

LEGAL NOTICE 

Notice to the Creditors of the Estate of Arthur L. Capers, deceased. Letters of Administration upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on, the 15th day of March, 2023 by the Probate Judge Jimmy L. Nunn of Dallas County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, duly sworn to, in the Probate Court of said county within the time allowed by law, or else same will be forever barred. 

Lorraine Capers 

Personal Representative 

Chestnut, Sanders & Sanders 

P.O. Box 1290 

Selma, Al 36702-1290 

Selma Sun 

April 20, April 27 and May 4, 2023 

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.  

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Randell J Chatman, an unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Interlinc Mortgage Services, LLC., on May 3, 2019, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Dallas County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 1585 and Page 413; the undersigned NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, on June 21, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Dallas County, Alabama, to-wit: as Lot 6 of Block B of the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 4, Township 16, Range 10, of the survey and map of E.E. Todd made on September 23, 1935, and being more fully described as follows: Beginning at quarter section post on North side of Section 3, Township 16, Range 10, Dallas County, State of Alabama; thence West along Township line 1,536 feet to East boundary line of J.S. Chisolm land; thence South along the East boundary line of said J.S. Chisolm land 100 feet to North edge of concrete pavement of Orrville and Selma Highway; thence South 55 degrees 35 minutes West along said edge pavement 1,962 feet; thence North 32 degrees West at right angles to said pavement 20 feet to the North edge of right of way for said highway at a certain point, being the Point of Beginning; run thence North 32 degrees West 498 feet, more or less, to the South edge of railroad right of way with East line of Lot 6; thence in a Southwesterly direction along the South edge of said right of way 221.1 feet; thence South 32 degrees 00 minutes East 491 feet, more or less, to the North edge of said Orrville and Selma Highway; thence North 55 degrees 35 minutes East along North edge of said highway 221 feet to Point of Beginning and containing two and one-half acres, more or less, being same property conveyed to David W. Scott by James S. Chisolm and wife, by deed dated April 23, 1936, and recorded in the Probate Office of Dallas County, Alabama, in Book 326, Page 65. Less and except: Right-of-Way for road conveyed to the State of Alabama, by deed dated May 30, 1962, and recorded in the Probate Office of Dallas County, Alabama, in R.W.W. Book 2, Page 77.. Property street address for informational purposes: 2104 W Dallas Ave , Selma, AL 36701. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, ("Transferee")  

Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com  

 

Selma Sun 

April 20, April 27 and May 4, 2023 

STATE OF ALABAMA 

PROBATE COURT 

DALLAS COUNTY 

LEGAL NOTICE 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE OF JUDY ELIZABETH PORTER, Deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to ARTHUR CLEVELAND PORTER, the undersigned on the 17th day of April, 2023 by Jimmy L. Nunn, Probate Judge of Dallas County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate is hereby required to be present the same, duly sworn to, in Probate Court of said County within the time allowed by law, or else same Will be forever barred.  

Hobbs & Hain, P.C.  

Attorney for Petitioner  

P.O. Box 1190  

Selma, Alabama 36702-1190  

334-87 4-6683 

Selma Sun 

April 20, April 27 and May 4, 2023  

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