Agenda 08/13/2024 Item #16A 2 (Resolution - Temporary closing of a portion of State Road 29 for "Christmas around the World Parade & Snow Gala)08/13/2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve a Resolution authorizing the temporary closing of a portion of State Road 29
and determining that the closure is necessary for The Cherryle Thomas' - “Christmas around the World
Parade & Snow Gala'' hosted by the Immokalee Chamber of Commerce. This recommendation is to fulfill a
requirement of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) temporary road closure permit
application. The Immokalee Chamber of Commerce has hosted this event for over twenty -five (25) years.
This year, the event will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 5 pm to 10 pm.
OBJECTIVE: To have the Board of County Commissioners approve a resolution authorizing the temporary
closing of a portion of State Road 29 and determining that the closure is necessary for The Cherryle Thomas' -
“Christmas around the World Parade & Snow Gala'” and the parade route hosted by the Immokalee Chamber of
Commerce. This is a requirement of the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) temporary road closure
permit application.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Florida Administrative Code (FAC) Rule 14-65.0035, Temporary Closing of State
Road for Special Events, requires the local governmental entity responsible for approving the closure to determine
that a temporary closing of the road is necessary for the event and provide a certified copy of an excerpt from the
minutes of a duly scheduled meeting, or duly executed resolution, of the local government entity authorizing the
special event to permit the closure of a state road.
The Immokalee Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Christmas Around the World Parade & Snow Gala on
December 21, 2024, and seeks to temporarily close a portion of State Road 29 (also known as North 15th Street,
West Main Street, and East Main Street, in Immokalee) for the event. The County’s Event Map and Maintenance
of Traffic for Road Closure and Detour Route Plan shows the proposed closure and detours.
FISCAL IMPACT: This item's only fiscal impact is the recording fee, which will be less than $20.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: No Growth Management Impact is associated with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This event does not qualify for an exception to the prior written approval by the
local government entity under Rule 14-65.0025(2), FAC This item is approved as to form and legality, and it
requires a majority vote for approval. - (HFAC)
RECOMMENDATION: To approve a Resolution authorizing the temporary closing of a portion of State Road 29
and determining that the closure is necessary for the Immokalee Chamber of Commerce annual The Cherryle
Thomas' - “Christmas Around the World Parade & Snow Gala'' on December 21, 2024, to fulfill a Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) temporary road closure permit application requirement, and to direct staff to
provide a copy of the duly executed Resolution to FDOT in accordance with Florida Administrative Code Rule 14 -
65.0035.
Prepared by: Diane Lynch, Management Analyst II, Growth Management Department
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Resolution - 071824 Immokalee Christmas Parade & Gala (PDF)
2. The Cherryle Thomas Christmas Around the World Parade & Gala flyer (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.A.2
Doc ID: 29289
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve a Resolution authorizing the temporary closing of a portion of State
Road 29 and determining that the closure is necessary for The Cherryle Thomas' – “Christmas around the World
Parade & Snow Gala'' hosted by the Immokalee Chamber of Commerce. This recommendation is to fulfill a
requirement of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) temporary road closure permit application. The
Immokalee Chamber of Commerce has hosted this event for over twenty-five (25) years. This year, the event will
take place on Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 5 pm to 10 pm.
Meeting Date: 08/13/2024
Prepared by:
Title: Operations Analyst – Planning Commission
Name: Diane Lynch
06/20/2024 6:16 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Department Head - GMD – Growth Management Community Development Department
Name: James C French
06/20/2024 6:16 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Growth Management Community Development Department Diane Lynch GMD Approver Completed
06/20/2024 6:16 PM
Unknown Jaime Cook GMCDD Reviewer Completed 07/03/2024 11:51 AM
Growth Management Community Development Department James C French Growth Management Completed
07/11/2024 4:21 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 07/12/2024 7:46 AM
Office of Management and Budget Laura Zautcke OMB Reviewer Completed 07/12/2024 10:51 AM
County Attorney's Office Heidi Ashton-Cicko Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 08/06/2024 8:44 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 08/06/2024 9:24 AM
County Manager's Office Ed Finn Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 08/06/2024 10:46 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 08/13/2024 9:00 AM
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSING OF A
PORTION OF STATE ROAD 29 ON SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 21, 2024, AND DETERMINING THAT THE
CLOSURE IS NECESSARY FOR THE CHERRYLE
THOMAS’ - CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD
PARADE AND SNOW GALA HOSTED BY THE
IMMOKALEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
WHEREAS, the Immokalee Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Cherryle Thomas’ -
Christmas Around the World Parade & Snow Gala on Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 5:00pm
to 10:00pm and seeks to temporary close and reroute traffic on a portion of State Road 29 (the
Event Map and Maintenance of Traffic for Road Closure and Detour Route Plan are attached
hereto as Exhibit “A” and by reference incorporated herein);
WHEREAS, prior to the temporary closure of a state road for a special event, pursuant to
the Florida Administrative Code Rule 14-65.0035, the County must determine that a temporary
closing of the road is necessary for the event and obtain written approval from the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT); and
WHEREAS, the County is required to send a copy of a duly executed resolution
authorizing the special event to FDOT to obtain prior written approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA, that:
1. The Board of County Commissioners hereby authorizes the Cherryle Thomas’ -
Christmas Around the World Parade & Snow Gala on Saturday, December 21, 2024,
from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
2. The Board of County Commissioners determines that the temporary closing of a
portion of State Road 29 is necessary for the Immokalee Chamber of Commerce to host
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the Cherryle Thomas’ - Christmas Around the World Parade & Snow Gala on
December 21, 2024.
3. The Board of County Commissioners hereby directs County staff to provide a copy of
this duly executed Resolution to FDOT to obtain prior written approval, in accordance
with Florida Administrative Code Rule 14-65.0035.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after majority vote on this _____ day of
___________________ 2024.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: ___________________________ By: _________________________________
, Deputy Clerk Chris Hall, Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
______________________________
Heidi Ashton-Cicko
Managing Assistant County Attorney
Attachments:
Exhibit “A” – Event Map and Maintenance of Traffic for
Road Closure and Detour Route Plan
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Exhibit "A''
Event Map and Maintenance of Traffic
for Road Closure and Detour Route Plan
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Immokalee – Christmas Around The World Parade – Temporary Road Closure – Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for Detour Route-
FDOT Standard Plan Index 102-625 Will be followed for the approach to the detour. During the detour, signs will be spaced based on engineering judgement and allow the motorist to follow the detour and get back onto the state road.
Approved by D1 District Permits - Selina Carroll
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Immokalee – Christmas Around The World Parade – Temporary Road Closure – Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for Detour Route-
FDOT Standard Plan Index 102-625 Will be followed for the approach to the detour. During the detour, signs will be spaced based on engineering judgement and allow the motorist to follow the detour and get back onto the state road.
Approved by D1 District Permits - Selina Carroll
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Standard Plans Index 102-600 General Information for Traffic Control Through Work Zones - Signs Page 2 of 816.A.2.aPacket Pg. 378Attachment: Resolution - 071824 Immokalee Christmas Parade & Gala (29289 : 2024 Immokalee - Christmas around the World Parade & Snow Gala)
Immokalee – Christmas Around The World Parade – Temporary Road Closure – Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for Detour Route-
FDOT Standard Plan Index 102-625 Will be followed for the approach to the detour. During the detour, signs will be spaced based on engineering judgement and allow the motorist to follow the detour and get back onto the state road.
Approved by D1 District Permits - Selina Carroll
Page 3 350 Feet 350 Feet 350 Feet Detour Detour Ahead 350 feet Speed 45 mph SR 29 Page 3 of 816.A.2.aPacket Pg. 379Attachment: Resolution - 071824 Immokalee Christmas Parade & Gala (29289 : 2024 Immokalee - Christmas around the World Parade & Snow Gala)
Immokalee – Christmas Around The World Parade – Temporary Road Closure – Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for Detour Route-
FDOT Standard Plan Index 102-625 Will be followed for the approach to the detour. During the detour, signs will be spaced based on engineering judgement and allow the motorist to follow the detour and get back onto the state road.
Approved by D1 District Permits - Selina Carroll
Page 4 Page 4 of 816.A.2.aPacket Pg. 380Attachment: Resolution - 071824 Immokalee Christmas Parade & Gala (29289 : 2024 Immokalee - Christmas around the World Parade & Snow Gala)
Immokalee – Christmas Around The World Parade – Temporary Road Closure – Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for Detour Route-
FDOT Standard Plan Index 102-625 Will be followed for the approach to the detour. During the detour, signs will be spaced based on engineering judgement and allow the motorist to follow the detour and get back onto the state road.
Approved by D1 District Permits - Selina Carroll
Page 5 Page 5 of 816.A.2.aPacket Pg. 381Attachment: Resolution - 071824 Immokalee Christmas Parade & Gala (29289 : 2024 Immokalee - Christmas around the World Parade & Snow Gala)
Immokalee – Christmas Around The World Parade – Temporary Road Closure – Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for Detour Route-
FDOT Standard Plan Index 102-625 Will be followed for the approach to the detour. During the detour, signs will be spaced based on engineering judgement and allow the motorist to follow the detour and get back onto the state road.
Approved by D1 District Permits - Selina Carroll
Page 6 Page 6 of 816.A.2.aPacket Pg. 382Attachment: Resolution - 071824 Immokalee Christmas Parade & Gala (29289 : 2024 Immokalee - Christmas around the World Parade & Snow Gala)
Immokalee – Christmas Around The World Parade – Temporary Road Closure – Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for Detour Route-
FDOT Standard Plan Index 102-625 Will be followed for the approach to the detour. During the detour, signs will be spaced based on engineering judgement and allow the motorist to follow the detour and get back onto the state road.
Approved by D1 District Permits - Selina Carroll
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Detour End Detour Page 7 of 816.A.2.aPacket Pg. 383Attachment: Resolution - 071824 Immokalee Christmas Parade & Gala (29289 : 2024 Immokalee - Christmas around the World Parade & Snow Gala)
Immokalee – Christmas Around The World Parade – Temporary Road Closure – Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for Detour Route-
FDOT Standard Plan Index 102-625 Will be followed for the approach to the detour. During the detour, signs will be spaced based on engineering judgement and allow the motorist to follow the detour and get back onto the state road.
Approved by D1 District Permits - Selina Carroll
Page 8 DetourPage 8 of 816.A.2.aPacket Pg. 384Attachment: Resolution - 071824 Immokalee Christmas Parade & Gala (29289 : 2024 Immokalee - Christmas around the World Parade & Snow Gala)
The Cherryle Thomas
Christmas Around the World
Parade & Gala
“SONGS OF CHRISTMAS”
Saturday, December 21
5:30PM
Immokalee Sports
Complex
505 Escambia St.
B o u n c e H o u s e s
S n o w M o u n t a in
G iv e a w a y s
EntertainmentSanta Workshop& Photos
F o o d A r t V iv a
L o t s o f G a m e s & F u n
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
PARADE: Melissa Silva (239) 745-5878
GALA: Immokalee Community Park (239) 252-4449
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Packet Pg. 385 Attachment: The Cherryle Thomas Christmas Around the World Parade & Gala flyer (29289 : 2024 Immokalee - Christmas around the World