Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/6/2022
Item Status: New
From: Ron Cink, Interim County Administrator / Budget Director
Submitted by: Jeannie M. Peerson, Commission Executive Assistant
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ITEM TITLE
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Alabama-Mississippi Chapter’s Annual Bike MS: Tour de Beach Fundraising Event 2022
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve the cycling routes for the Alabama-Mississippi Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Annual Bike MS: Tour de Beach Fundraising Event in Gulf Shores, Alabama. This event will begin at 7:00 a.m. on September 17 - 18, 2022, originating from Lake Shelby across from the Lodge at Gulf State Park. There will be approximately 300 cyclists riding their bikes up to 150 miles ( 25, 45, or 75 miles each day) to benefit people living with multiple sclerosis.
2) Approve the use of Mullet Point Park on Saturday, September 17, 2022, as a rest stop for the ride from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This rest stop would utilize the already existing pavilion and would have two (2) portable toilets and a hand washing station on the premises as well.
The Cities of Foley, Fairhope, Orange Beach, and Gulf Shores will assist with the event.
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office will provide security and traffic control for the event.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: County Commission staff received a request from Ms. Erin Hamilton, Senior Manager, Event Production, of the Alabama - Louisiana - Mississippi Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, to hold a bicycling fundraising event, Bike MS: Tour de Beach on September 17 - 18, 2022. This year there will be approximately 300 cyclists riding their bikes 150 miles (25, 45, or 75 miles each day) to benefit people living with Multiple Sclerosis. Ms. Hamilton is asking the Commission to approve the cycling routes, the use of county roads and to use Mullet Point Park on Saturday, September 17, 2022, as a rest stop for the ride from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., utilizing the already existing pavilion and would have 2 portable toilets and hand washing station on the premises as well. y
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: Immediately following the meeting on 09/06/2022
Individual(s) responsible for follow up:
Administration - E-mail correspondence to:
andrew.bell@nmss.org
erin.hamilton@nmss.org
Mail correspondence to:
Mr. Andrew Bell, Chapter President
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Alabama-Mississippi Chapter
ATTN: Erin Hamilton, Senior Manager, Event Production
2200 Woodcrest Place, Suite 230
Birmingham, Alabama 35209
cc: Ron Cink, Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack, Chief Deputy Anthony Lowery, Capt. Tony Nolfe, Lt. Nathan Lusk, Mandi Scott
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A