Each year the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission calls on Baldwin’s beach cities for funding. But with budget woes that have both City Halls contemplating layoffs this winter, the marketing alliance, which is part of the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, isn’t asking for any money this year.

“I know the things you’re going through and I feel for you, I really do,” Visitor Bureau President Herb Malone told Orange Beach officials Monday. “We’re not here to ask for a dime but I do hope our discussion will lead to some reinforcement, if you will, of commitment by the city to continue with your in-kind services.”

Those “in-kind” services range from use of the city’s ball fields to the efforts of parks and recreation department employees, police officers and paramedics.

Commission: Give support but not cash