MANATEE COUNTY FLORIDA
September 24, 2019
Kevin J. Thibault, Secretary Florida Department of Transportation 605 Suwannee Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Re: Temporary Closure of Skyway Bridge Application- Non-opposition Letter Manatee County
Dear Secretary Thibault:
As required through the application process for the Temporary Closure of State Road applications, please accept this letter of non-opposition to the proposed Skyway Bridge Charity Run scheduled for March 1, 2020, and sponsored by the Armed Forces Families Foundation. As did last year's run, it is our understanding that the event will require a closure of the Skyway Bridge from 3:30 am to 11 :00 am on Sunday, March 1, 2020.
We have been impressed with the representatives of the Armed Forces Families Foundation for their attention to detail and pre-planning of this event. The two previous years' events were very successful with more than 12,000 runners participating in 2018 and approximately 7,500 runners in 2019. Safety and security for an event and use of the Skyway Bridge are of utmost importance. The Foundation has demonstrated their ability to manage an event of this magnitude and to hold the safety of the runners as a top priority.
We look forward to the success of the 2020 run and the ability to improve infrastructure projects of the families it is designated to assist that serve our country in the armed forces.
Should you need additional information, please advise.
Sincerely, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS rtx:;;;_O~TY , FLORI ~ ~!f.nRJon& Chairman
Board of County Commissioners 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205 www.mymanatee.org • Phone: (941) 745 -3700 • Fax: (941) 745-3790
PRISCILLA TRACE REGGIE BELLAMY STEPHEN JONSSON MISTY SERVIA VANESSA BAUGH CAROL WHITMORE BETSY BENAC District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 At Large At Large Manatee County Government Administrative Center Honorable Patricia M. Glass Chambers, First Floor 9:00 a.m. - September 24, 2019
REVISED - September 24, 2019 - Regular Meeting Agenda Item #66
Subject Letter of Non-opposition for Skyway Bridge 10K Charity Run
Briefings Briefing Provided Upon Request
Contact and/or Presenter Information Cheri Coryea, County Administrator, ext. 3468
Action Requested Authorization for the Chairman to execute a letter of non-opposition to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for a proposed 10k charity run across the Skyway Bridge on March 1, 2020, and sponsored by the Armed Forces Families Foundation.
Enabling/Regulating Authority Florida Statutes
Background Discussion
To date, the Sunshine Skyway 10K Bridge Run has raised more than $1.2 million for the Armed Forces Families Foundation in its first two years.
Manatee County was contacted by Matthew Blair of the Armed Forces Foundation requesting a letter of non- opposition for the proposed third year of the 10K Skyway Bridge Run planned for March 1, 2020.
A requirement exists that any jurisdiction adjacent to the Skyway Bridge provide a letter of non-opposition to the FDOT Secretary if they are in favor of the event.
Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties have provided their letters of non-opposition to the Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Michael Dew in support of the event.
The event is being planned for a Sunday morning with the closure of the northbound lanes scheduled for 3:30 a.m. and lasting until 11:00 a.m. Runners would be transported by bus from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg to the starting point in Terra Ceia in Manatee County.
Runners will head north over the bridge with a termination of the run at the north rest area, a distance of 6.2 miles.
The Armed Forces Families Foundation is a 501(c)3, non profit organization that was established to help give families of service men and women a sense of community support.
100% of all donations received are used solely for structural projects to benefit military families. Additionally, all funds raised remain local.
Manatee County Government Administrative Center Honorable Patricia M. Glass Chambers, First Floor 9:00 a.m. - September 24, 2019
County Attorney Review Not Reviewed (No apparent legal issues)
Explanation of Other
Reviewing Attorney N/A
Instructions to Board Records
Return copy of executed letter to [email protected].
Cost and Funds Source Account Number and Name N/A
Amount and Frequency of Recurring Costs N/A
Attachment: Skyway Run Letter.pdf Attachment: Flyer - Armed Forces Families Foundation.pdf Attachment: Skyway Bridge Closure - Hillsborough County 2020 Letter to FDOT.pdf Attachment: Skyway Bridge Closure - Pinellas County 2020 Letter to FDOT.pdf
County Administrator’s Office 1112 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 Phone number: (941) 745-3717 MEMORANDUM To: Cheri Coryea, County Administrator From: Diane Vollmer, Agenda Coordinator Date: September 23, 2019 Subject: Agenda Update for Meeting of September 24, 2019 This memo and the changes indicated below are reflected in the electronic agenda (E-Agenda). Changes to Regular Agenda ATTORNEY Item 56 – Panhandling The PowerPoint Presentation was added to this agenda item.
PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES Item 60 – 2020 Federal Legislative Priorities List The Priorities List was replaced to update Paragraph No. 1 in Section II, Piney Point Closure, and to add Paragraph No. 6 in Section IV, Offshore oil and gas development and exploration in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. Change to Reports PUBLIC WORKS Item 64 – Real Time Bus Information The PowerPoint Presentation was added to this agenda item. Addition to Consent Agenda ADMINISTRATOR Item 66 - Letter of Non-opposition for Skyway Bridge 10K Charity Run Request: “Authorization for the Chairman to execute a letter of non-opposition to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for a proposed 10k charity run across the Skyway Bridge on March 1, 2020, and sponsored by the Armed Forces Families Foundation.”
BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Item 67 – North River Ranch Improvement Stewardship District Request: “Authorization for Chairman to sign letter to the Legislative Delegation finding the creation of the North River Ranch Improvement Stewardship District ("the District") consistent with the Manatee County Comprehensive plan and expressing no objection.”
PRISCILLA TRACE REGGIE BELLAMY STEPHEN JONSSON MISTY SERVIA VANESSA BAUGH CAROL WHITMORE BETSY BENAC District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 At Large At Large
MANATEE COUNTY FLORIDA
September 24, 2019
Kevin J. Thibault, Secretary Florida Department of Transportation 605 Suwannee Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Re: Temporary Closure of Skyway Bridge Application – Non-opposition Letter Manatee County
Dear Secretary Thibault:
As required through the application process for the Temporary Closure of State Road applications, please accept this letter of non-opposition to the proposed Skyway Bridge Charity Run scheduled for March 1, 2020, and sponsored by the Armed Forces Families Foundation. As did last year’s run, it is our understanding that the event will require a closure of the Skyway Bridge from 3:30 am to 11:00 am on Sunday, March 1, 2020.
We have been impressed with the representatives of the Armed Forces Families Foundation for their attention to detail and pre-planning of this event. The two previous years’ events were very successful with more than 12,000 runners participating in 2018 and approximately 7,500 runners in 2019. Safety and security for an event and use of the Skyway Bridge are of utmost importance. The Foundation has demonstrated their ability to manage an event of this magnitude and to hold the safety of the runners as a top priority.
We look forward to the success of the 2020 run and the ability to improve infrastructure projects of the families it is designated to assist that serve our country in the armed forces.
Should you need additional information, please advise.
Sincerely, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Stephen R. Jonsson Chairman
Board of County Commissioners 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205 www.mymanatee.org • Phone: (941) 745-3700 • Fax: (941) 745-3790
PRISCILLA TRACE REGGIE BELLAMY STEPHEN JONSSON MISTY SERVIA VANESSA BAUGH CAROL WHITMORE BETSY BENAC District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 At Large At Large
WHAT IS THE ARMED FORCES FAMILIES FOUNDATION ?
The Armed Forces Families Foundation (AFFF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was established to help give the families of our service men and women a sense of community support and well-being while their loved ones are away fighting for our freedom.
THE AFFF IS UNIQUE IN THAT 100% OF ALL DONATIONS RECEIVED ARE USED SOLELY FOR STRUCTURAL PROJECTS TO BENEFIT MILITARY FAMILIES. Additionally, all funds raised remain local, giving donors the ability to see their dollars at work.
At present, the organization has raised over $1.7 million dollars! Those funds were used to complete over 40 projects across various military bases and touch-points across the Southeast.
Projects vary in scope from the purchase of all new HP Tablets for improved teaching capabilities at a military base school to the completion of brand-new state-of-the-art playgrounds and more.
HOW YOU CAN HELP Please Visit Our Website to Make a Donation: ARMEDFORCESFAMILIES.ORG
Armed Forces Families Foundation 1340 Hamlet Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756
Telephone: (727) 443-5656 [email protected] CARING FOR THOSE WHO CARE FOR OUR FREEDOM OVER $1.7 MILLION RAISED! 100% OF DOLLARS RAISED ARE USED TO FUND PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES!
Recipient: Charles George VA Medical Center Recipient: Indianapolis Airport USO Center Recipient: Homestead Air Reserve Base Location: Asheville, NC Location: Indianapolis, IN Location: Homestead, FL Mission: Healing Garden, Rooftop Solace Mission: New Furnishings and Appliances Mission: Two New Playgrounds AFFF Contribution: $29,800 AFFF Contribution: $12,300 AFFF Contribution: $50,000
Recipient: Atlanta International Airport USO Center Recipient: Indianapolis MEPS Military Recipient: Fort Campbell USO Center Location: Atlanta, GA Recruiting Office Location: Nashville, TN Mission: Appliance Upgrade Location: Indianapolis, IN Mission: Furniture, Flooring, Technology Upgrades AFFF Contribution: $3,500 Mission: Appliances and Recreational Devices AFFF Contribution: $6,000 AFFF Contribution: $5,300 Recipient: Fort Gordon/ Freedom Park Recipient: Nashville USO Center Elementary School Recipient: Jacksonville University Location: Nashville, TN Location: Augusta, GA Location: Jacksonville, FL Mission: Entertainment and Appliance Mission: Mobile Computer Lab Mission: Military Family Support Room Furnishings AFFF Contribution: $21,000 AFFF Contribution: $94,000 AFFF Contribution: $17,000
Recipient: Location: Armed Forces Veteran’s Recipient: NAS Jacksonville Recipient: Nashville & Fort Campbell USO Retirement Home Location: Jacksonville, FL Location: Tullahoma, TN Location: Gulfport, MS Mission: Youth Activities Center and Mission: New Furnishings and Electronics Mission: Putting Green Area Exercise Equipment AFFF Contribution: $54,000 AFFF Contribution: $25,800 AFFF Donation: $29,100 Recipient: Fort Eustis – USO Centers for Recipient: Charlotte VA Medical Center Recipient: NAS Jacksonville Hampton Roads Mission: Equipment Renovation Location: Jacksonville, FL Location: Norfolk, VA Location: Charlotte, NC Mission: Two Multi-Age Children’s Playgrounds Mission: Upgrades for Multiple USO Centers AFFF Contribution: $8,200 And Pavilion Upgrade AFFF Contribution: $30,000 AFFF Donation: $36,800 Recipient: W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center Recipient: USO Central Florida Location: Charlotte, NC Recipient: Jacksonville International Airport Location: Orlando, FL Mission: Bowling Alley Renovation USO Center Mission: New Security System AFFF Contribution: $40,000 Location: Jacksonville, FL AFFF Contribution: $4,300 Mission: Kitchen and Recreation Area Renovations Recipient: USO of North Carolina AFFF Donation: $19,000 Recipient: Patrick Air Force Base Charlotte-Douglas Internl Airport Center Location: Orlando, FL Location: Charlotte, NC Recipient: Camp Blanding Family & Soldier Mission: Constructed Family Pavilion and Mission: Furniture and Lounge Remodel Assistance Center Basketball Court Upgrades AFFF Contribution: $25,000 Location: Jacksonville, FL AFFF Contribution: $33,500 Mission: New Kitchen, Facility Upgrades Recipient: USO of North Carolina, AFFF Contribution: $40,000 Recipient: Patrick Air Force Base Charlotte-Douglas Internl Airport Center Location: Orlando, FL Location: Charlotte, NC Recipient: NAS Jacksonville USO Center Mission: New Playground Mission: Staff/Troop Computers and Facility Upgrade Location: Jacksonville, FL AFFF Contribution: $37,300 AFFF Contribution: $35,000 Mission: New Flooring AFFF Contribution: $5,800 Recipient: NAS Pensacola Recipient: Columbia Metropolitan Airport USO Center Location: Pensacola, FL Location: Columbia, SC Recipient: Mayport Naval Station Mission: Two Children’s Playgrounds Mission: Complete Remodel and Electronics Upgrade Location: Jacksonville, FL AFFF Contribution: $45,000 AFFF Contribution: $20,000 Mission: Family Picnic Pavillion AFFF Contribution: $29,600 Recipient: USO Northwest Florida Recipient: Camp McCrady - USO Center Location: Pensacola, FL Location: Columbia, SC Recipient: Mayport Naval Station Mission: Kitchen Remodel Mission: Entertainment and Recreation Renovation Location: Jacksonville, FL AFFF Contribution: $25,000 AFFF Contribution: $37,000 Mission: Family Picnic Pavillion AFFF Contribution: $24,000 Recipient: Moody Family Housing (Military Housing) Location: Tallahassee, FL Recipient: US Army Infant Care/Parent Center Mission: New Game Room Location: Homestead, FL AFFF Contribution: $39,900 Mission: Parent Care Center AFFF Contribution: $25,800 Recipient: Malcolm Randall Veteran’s Hospital Location: Gainesville, FL Mission: SICU Waiting Room Remodel (2) Please Visit our Website at AFFF Contribution: $16,000 WWW.ARMEDFORCESFAMILIES.ORG for More Information or to Make a Donation