Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 1/19/2021
Item Status: New
From: Jeannie M. Peerson, Commission Executive Assistant
Submitted by: Jeannie M. Peerson, Commission Executive Assistant
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ITEM TITLE
Title
3rd Annual Fort Morgan Mardi Gras Parade 2021
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the requested route for the 3rd Annual Fort Morgan Mardi Gras Parade on Sunday, February 14, 2021, beginning at 1:00 p.m., and ending at 2:30 p.m. and closure of roads (Ponce de Leon, Triple Tail Lane, and Bernard Ct. East) from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. during the event.
The Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department has volunteered to assist with traffic control and safety for the duration of the parade.
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office has agreed to provide security for the event.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: January 21, 2020, Regular Commission Meeting - last BCC approval.
Background: Commission staff has received a request from Gayle Pierce, Parade Organizer, for the Fort Morgan Mardi Gras Parade to hold its 3rd Annual Fort Morgan Mardi Gras Parade on Sunday, February 14, 2021, beginning at 1:00 p.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m.
The parade route is 1.9 miles long and will take approximately an hour and a half to complete. It will require closing of Ponce de Leon, Triple Tail Lane, and Bernard Ct. East.
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
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
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: Yes
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration Staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration staff to send correspondence to:
Via email: gpdecorpaint@gmail.com
Ms. Gayle Pierce
Parade Organizer
9025 Highway 180 West
Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542
cc:
Jeannie M. Peerson
Chief Deputy Anthony Lowery, BCSO
Sheriff Huey Hoss Mack
Captain Tony Nolfe
Lieutenant Nathan Lusk
Nancy Hall
Joey Nunnally
Alfreda Jeffords
Frank Lundy
Lisa Sangster
Zack Hood
Additional instructions/notes: N/A