Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/3/2024
Item Status: New
From: Anu Gary, Administrative Services Manager
Submitted by: Michelle Howard, Commission Executive Assistant
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ITEM TITLE
Title
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Alabama-Louisiana-Mississippi Chapter’s Annual Bike MS: Tour de Beach Fundraising Event 2024
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve the cycling routes for the Alabama-Louisiana-Mississippi Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Annual Bike MS: Tour de Beach Fundraising event in Gulf Shores, Alabama, on September 28 and 29, 2024. The routes will originate from Lake Shelby across from The Lodge at Gulf State Park; and
2) Approve the use of Mullet Point Park as a rest stop from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2024, utilizing the pavilion with two portable toilets and a handwashing station to be provided by event coordinator.
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office will provide security and traffic control for the event.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: County Commission staff received a request from the Alabama-Louisiana-Mississippi Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society regarding the Bike MS: Tour de Beach Fundraising event on September 28 and 29, 2024.
This year there will be approximately 150 participants cycling 150 miles (18, 25, 45, 55, or 75 miles each day) to benefit people living with Multiple Sclerosis.
The Commission is being asked to approve the cycling routes, the use of county roads, and the use Mullet Point Park on Saturday, September 28, 2024, as a rest stop from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This rest stop will utilize the already existing pavilion, and the event coordinator will provide two portable toilets and a hand washing station on the premises.
Previous Commission action/date: August 15, 2023 - Approved the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Alabama-Mississippi Chapter’s Annual Bike MS: Tour de Beach
Fundraising Event 2023
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
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?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
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If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration - prepare correspondence. E-mail correspondence to:
rebecca.hamberman@nmss.org
catherine.lott@nmss.org
Mail hard copy of correspondence to:
Ms. Rebecca Habermann, Chapter President
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Alabama-Mississippi Chapter
ATTN: Catherine Lott, Senior Manager, Event Production
2200 Woodcrest Place, Suite 230
Birmingham, Alabama 35209
cc: Interim Sheriff Anthony Lowery
Capt. Clint Cadenhead
Lt. Joseph E. Davis
Lt. Matt Morrison
Lt. Matt Hunady
Brittney Lundy
Mandi Scott
Heather Johnson
Frank Lundy
Tyler Mitchell
Additional instructions/notes: N/A