Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 8/6/2024
Item Status: New
From: Roger Rendleman, County Administrator
Submitted by: Jeannie M. Peerson, Commission Executive Assistants
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ITEM TITLE
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*Optimist Club of Perdido Bay 38th Annual Labor Day Mullet Festival 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the requested route for the Optimist Club of Perdido Bay’s 38th Annual Labor Day Mullet Festival 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run on September 2, 2024, beginning at 7:25 a.m. and ending at 9:45 a.m. and closure of a section of Perdido Street from the intersection of Widell Avenue to the intersection of County Road 99 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office will provide security for the event.
Approval is contingent upon event coordinator providing the County with an updated Certificate of Liability Insurance that meets County requirements prior to the event taking place.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Updated Certificate of Liability Insurance forthcoming from event organizer.
Staff received a request from Ms. Robin Newell, President of the Optimist Club of Perdido Bay, on July 8, 2024, regarding the Optimist Club of Perdido Bay’s 38th Annual Labor Day Mullet Festival 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run on September 2, 2024. Ms. Newell requests the closure of a section of Perdido Street from County Road 99 to Widell Avenue during the event to ensure the safety of participants.
Previous Commission action/date: 08/01/2023 - Approved the requested route for the Optimist Club of Perdido Bay’s 37th Annual Labor Day Mullet Festival 5K Race and 1-mile Fun Run on September 4, 2023, beginning at 7:25 a.m. and ending at 9:45 a.m. Said request closed a section of Perdido Street from the intersection of Widell Avenue to the intersection of County Road 99 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
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ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
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If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
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Individual(s) responsible for follow up: N/A
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration staff to send correspondence to:
Optimist Club of Perdido Bay
ATTN: Robin Newell, President
Post Office Box 87
Lillian, Alabama 36549
cc: Sheriff Hoss Mack
Chief Deputy Anthony Lowery
Capt. Clint Cadenhead
Lt. Austin Jones
Lt. Jed Davis
Lt. Matt Morrison
Lt. Matt Hunady
Tammy Rider
Mandi Scott
Frank Lundy
Audra Mize
Mark Acreman
Tyler Mitchell
Tom Tyler
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