Agenda 02/11/2025 Item #16D 7 (Resolution - The temporary closing of a portion of SR 29 necessary for the Collier County Museums' annual Immokalee Cattle Drive & Jamboree on March 8, 2025)2/11/2025
Item # 16.D.7
ID# 2025-339
Executive Summary
Recommendation to adopt a Resolution authorizing the temporary closing of a portion of State Road 29 and determining
that the closure is necessary for the Collier County Museums’ annual Immokalee Cattle Drive & Jamboree on March 8,
2025, to fulfill a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) temporary road closure permit application requirement.
OBJECTIVE: To share Collier County’s rich agricultural heritage with the public through the re-creation of a cattle
drive in Immokalee ending at Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Florida Administration Code Section 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.
Collier County Museums is hosting its annual Immokalee Cattle Drive & Jamboree on March 8, 2025, 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: There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Impact associated with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: Florida Administrative Code Sec. 14-65.0035 (Temporary Closing of State Roads for
Special Events) provides in relevant part as follows:
“A special event must be approved in writing by the appropriate local governmental entity before the temporary closure
of a state road. Prior to temporary closure of a state road for a special event, the local governmental entity responsible
for approving the closure must determine whether a temporary closing of the road is necessary for the event and obtain
prior written approval from the Department…The local governmental entity shall include the following with the request:
A certified copy of an excerpt from the minutes of a duly scheduled meeting, or duly executed resolution, of the local
governmental entity authorizing the special event.”
The attached resolution was drafted in furtherance of this rule, is approved as to form and legality and requires majority
vote for approval. -HFAC
RECOMMENDATIONS: To adopt a Resolution authorizing the temporary closing of a portion of State Road 29 and
determining that the closure is necessary for the Collier County Museums’ annual Immokalee Cattle Drive & Jamboree
on March 8, 2025, to fulfill a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) temporary road closure permit application
requirement, and to direct staff to provide a copy of the signed Resolution to FDOT in accordance with Florida
Administrative Code section 14-65.0035.
PREPARED BY: Amanda O. Townsend, Museum Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Map_to_Event_&__Road_Closure_Information
2. 2025 FDOT Cattle Drive CCSO Letter
3. FDOT Permit Preview
4. Resolution 012725R
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Item # 16.D.7
ID# 2025-339
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From
Everglades City (SR29)
& Naples via I-75
*ROAD CLOSES AT 9:00AMFrom Naples via
Immokalee Rd (CR846)
From Fort Myers &
Lehigh Acres (SR82)
From
Labelle
(SR29)
From Estero via
Corkscrew Rd (CR850)
Cattle Drive Public Route
Temporary Road Closures
Cattle drive temporary road closures will begin ca. 9:00am
Viewers are strongly advised to be parked by 9:00am
Free parking at Roberts Ranch
Free shuttle from Roberts Ranch to cattle drive route
Viewers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs
Additional details at CollierMuseums.com
Parking at
Roberts Ranch
1st & Main
closes 9:30AM E Main
closes
9:00AM
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January 8, 2025
Troy Norwood Florida Department of Transportation 10041 Daniels Pkwy Ft. Myers, FL 33913troy.norwood@dot.state.fl.us Dear Mr. Norwood:
I am the commander of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Immokalee Substation. I have
reviewed the plan for the Immokalee Cattle Drive scheduled to take place on Saturday March 8th,
2025.
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office will be monitoring traffic at every intersection along the
parade route and providing security throughout the entire event. I do not foresee any major issues
in regards to law enforcement. If any issues should arise, we will resolve them at that time.
If you need anything further, please feel free to contact me at (239)252-9846. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Lt. Paul Cabral
Immokalee Substation Commander
112 S. 1st. St.
Immokalee, FL 34142
Paul.Cabral@colliersheriff.org
239.252.9846
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Rule 14-65.0035(1)(c), F.A.C. STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
TEMPORARY CLOSING OF STATE ROAD PERMIT
850-040-65
MAINTENANCE
12/11
Date: Permit No.
Governmental Entity
Approving Local Government Contact Person
Address
Telephone Email
Organization Requesting Special Event
Name of Organization Contact Person
Address
Telephone Email
Description of Special Event
Event Title Date of Event
Start Time End Time
Event Route (attach map)
Detour Route (attach map)
Law Enforcement Agency Responsible for Traffic Control
Name of Agency
US Coast Guard Approval for Controlling Movable Bridge
Not Applicable
Copy of USCG Approval Letter Attached
Bridge Location
The Permittee will assume all risk of and indemnify, defend and save harmless the State of Florida and the FDOT from
and against any and all loss, damage, cost or expense arising in any manner on account of the exercise of this event.
The Permittee shall be responsible to maintain the portion of the state road it occupies for the duration of this event, free
of litter and providing a safe environment to the public.
Signatures of Authorization
Event Coordinator Signature Date
Law Enforcement
Name/Title Signature Date
Government Official
Name/Title Signature Date
FDOT Special Conditions
FDOT Authorization
Name/Title Signature Date
(239) 252-2604 ext. ______
Helen Midney
Helen.Midney@colliercountyfl.gov
Immokalee Cattle Drive and Jamboree
Burt Saunders
4
Paul Cabral
COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners
1/30/2025
3/8/2025 - 3/8/2024
Paul Cabral / Lieutenant
HELEN MIDNEY
Burt Saunders / Chairman, Board of County Commissioners
helen.midney@colliercountyfl.gov
1215 Roberts Ave W Immokalee, Florida 34142
Collier County Museums
Helen Midney
1215 Roberts Ave W Immokalee, Florida 34142
3:00 PM (EST)8:30 AM (EST)
Helen Midney
(239) 961-1354 ext. ______
Temp: 0277994
Collier County Sheriff's Department
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY
CLOSING OF A PORTION OF STATE ROAD 29 AND
DETERMINING THAT THE CLOSURE IS
NECESSARY FOR THE COLLIER COUNTY
MUSEUMS’ ANNUAL IMMOKALEE CATTLE
DRIVE & JAMBOREE.
WHEREAS, Collier County Museums is hosting its annual Immokalee Cattle
Drive & Jamboree on March 8, 2025, and seeks to temporarily close and reroute traffic on
a portion of State Road 29 (the County’s Event Map and Maintenance of Traffic for Road
Closure and Detour Route Plan are incorporated herein by reference and attached hereto as
Exhibit “A”); and
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 Collier County
Museums’ annual Cattle Drive & Jamboree on March 8, 2025.
2. The Board of County Commissioners determines that the temporary closing of
a portion of State Road 29 is necessary for the Collier County Museums to host
its annual Cattle Drive & Jamboree on March 8, 2025.
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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 the _____ day of February,
2025.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: By:
, Deputy Clerk Burt L. Saunders, 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 – Cattle Drive Parade, March 2025 – Temporary Road Closure – Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for Road Closure and Detour Route-
FDOT Standard Plan Index 102-625 Will be followed for the approach to the detour. The flagman sign is not required. During the detour, signs will be spaced based on engineering judgment and allow the motorist to follow the detour and
get back onto the state road.
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2025–26
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Immokalee – Cattle Drive Parade, March 2025 – Temporary Road Closure – Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for Road Closure and Detour Route-
FDOT Standard Plan Index 102-625 Will be followed for the approach to the detour. The flagman sign is not required. 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.
Standard Plans Index 102-600 General Information for Traffic Control Through Work Zones - Signs
2025–26
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Immokalee – Cattle Drive Parade, March 2025 – Temporary Road Closure – Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for Road Closure and Detour Route-
FDOT Standard Plan Index 102-625 Will be followed for the approach to the detour. The flagman sign is not required. 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.
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Detour 350 Feet 350 Feet 350 Feet Detour Detour Ahead 350 feet Speed 45 mph SR 29 Page 2684 of 3773
Immokalee – Cattle Drive Parade, March 2025 – Temporary Road Closure – Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for Road Closure and Detour Route-
FDOT Standard Plan Index 102-625 Will be followed for the approach to the detour. The flagman sign is not required. 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.
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Immokalee – Cattle Drive Parade, March 2025 – Temporary Road Closure – Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for Road Closure and Detour Route-
FDOT Standard Plan Index 102-625 Will be followed for the approach to the detour. The flagman sign is not required. 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.
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Immokalee – Cattle Drive Parade, March 2025 – Temporary Road Closure – Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for Road Closure and Detour Route-
FDOT Standard Plan Index 102-625 Will be followed for the approach to the detour. The flagman sign is not required. 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.
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Immokalee – Cattle Drive Parade, March 2025 – Temporary Road Closure – Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for Road Closure and Detour Route-
FDOT Standard Plan Index 102-625 Will be followed for the approach to the detour. The flagman sign is not required. 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.
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Immokalee – Cattle Drive Parade, March 2025 – Temporary Road Closure – Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for Road Closure and Detour Route-
FDOT Standard Plan Index 102-625 Will be followed for the approach to the detour. The flagman sign is not required. 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.
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