Legal Notices, October 14, 2021

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DALLAS COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:
THE ESTATE OF 
Eleanor Eslinger Clark, Deceased

NOTICE

Notice to the Creditors of the Estate of Eleanor Eslinger Clark, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 15th day of September 2021 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.

Suzanne Clark Prosser
Personal Representative

Alston Keith Jr. 
Keith & Keith 
Attorneys for Petitioner 
P.O. Box 9
Selma, AL 36702

Selma Sun
September 30, October 7 and 14, 2021

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed to 1st Franklin Financial Corporation on the 25th day of May, 2018, by Eddie Chaney, single, and recorded in RLPY Book 1571, Page 624; et. seq., in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Dallas County, Alabama, the undersigned, as Mortgagee or Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in the said mortgage will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the main entrance of the Dallas County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, on the 4th day of November, 2021, during the legal hours of sale the following real estate situated in Dallas County, Alabama, to wit:

Lot 12 of Summerfield Place, according to a Map or Plat of said subdivision recorded in the Probate Office of Dallas County, Alabama in Map Book 2, Page 26.

Property being sold “AS IS”.  Property is subject to any title deficiencies.  No representation is made as to the title to the subject property.  

Address of property provided for information purposes only: 2022 Royal St.

Selma, AL 36701

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.

                                                          1st Franklin Financial Corporation

                                                          Mortgagee

MARK A. PICKENS, P.C.

Attorney for Mortgagee or Transferee

P. O. Box 26101

Birmingham, Alabama 35260

(205) 933-1169

MAP File No.21-0152

Selma Sun 

September 30, October 7, and October 14, 2021

NOTICE TO PUBLIC 
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

ENGINEERING/ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

The Dallas County Commission is soliciting statements of qualifications from qualified firms and individuals  interested  in providing professional services related to the preparation and implementation of American Rescue Plan funds available from the U.S. Department of Treasury. 

ENGINEERING/ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: These tasks shall include, but not be limited to, assistance with preparation of a program funding plans and the scope of services to be provided by the consultant will be determined by the County.  A lump sum, fixed price fee will be required.  Engineering/Architectural services for all stages of design, bidding and construction of the project are required. Examples of services which firm must be prepared and qualified to provide shall include but not be limited to the following:  The preparation of all necessary construction plans and specifications, the preparation of all bid documents and supervision of the bidding process that is consistent with Local, State and Federal regulations, the provision of on-site resident inspection services during the construction process in addition to regular progress reports to the County.  At the completion of construction the project engineer shall conduct a final construction inspection and issue a final certificate of completion.  As-built drawings shall be delivered to the County. Statements of qualifications  will be evaluated and ranked on the basis of the following criteria:

1. Experience with COVID-related grant funding-  20 points
2. Resources and availability- 20 points
3. Experience of proposed personnel- 20 points
4. Understanding and familiarity with the needs and environment of the community- 

20 points

5. Previous experience in working with locality- 20 points

Total possible points to be achieved: 100

These statements of qualifications are being requested in accordance with 2 CFR 200 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS, and the “modified” Common Rule as adopted by the State of Alabama.  A  contract  will  be awarded to the  qualified  applicant  whose statement of qualification is determined  to be the most  appropriate.   The County reserves the right to reject any or all statements of qualifications, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in the  qualifications solicitation process.

Envelopes containing proposals must be sealed and labeled on the outside as follows: “Proposal for Engineering/Architectural Services, Dallas County Commission American Rescue Plan” and may be mailed or hand-delivered to Ms. Barbara Harrell, County Administrator, Dallas County Commission, 102 Church Street (physical), PO Box 987 (mailing), Selma, Alabama 36702.  All proposals shall contain original  signatures, facsimile  copies  will not be accepted. The proposals must  be received  no  later than  4:00 p.m. on October 29, 2021.  All statements of qualifications will be evaluated and an award decision will be made  by  the Dallas County Commission. The Dallas County Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Funding for this project will be provided by the US Treasury American Rescue Plan and all applicable federal requirements shall be met. Minority and women owned business enterprises, as well as Section 3 persons and businesses are encouraged to submit statements of qualifications.

Jimmy Nunn, Chairman

Dallas County Commission

Selma Sun
October 14, 2021