Resolution 2019-122 RESOLUTION NO. 2019 - 12 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE DEDICATION OF
THE PORTION OF INTERSTATE 75 FROM MILE MARKER 100 TO
MILE MARKER 102 AND REQUESTING THAT THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ERECT SUITABLE MARKERS
DESIGNATING THIS TRANSPORTATION FACILITY AS THE
"TROOPER LINDELL J. GIBBONS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY."
WHEREAS, House Bill 385 authorizes 40 honorary or memorial transportation facility
designations around the state and directs the Florida Department of Transportation to erect suitable
markers; and
WHEREAS, Lindell J. Gibbons (1947— 1985) served with the Florida Highway Patrol in
Collier County and was killed in the line of duty when his vehicle crashed during a pursuit on
Interstate 75; and
WHEREAS, Section 21 (6) of House Bill 385 states, "That portion of 1-75 (03175000)
between mile markers 100 and 102 in Collier County is designated as the "Trooper Lindell J.
Gibbons Memorial Highway."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA that this Board endorses the
dedication of the portion of Interstate 75 from mile marker 100 to mile marker 102 and requests
that the Florida Department of Transportation erect suitable markers designating this transportation
facility as the"Trooper Lindell J. Gibbons Memorial Highway."
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote favoring same
this Ct ,.. day of —3-v\\ , 2019.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTA?k ZEL, Clerk COLLIERACO' ORIDA
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Board of Collier County Commissioners
Donna Fiala Andy Solis, Esq. Burt L.Saunders Penny Taylor William L. McDaniel,Jr.
District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5
July 9,2019
Mr.Keith Slater,P.E.
Florida Department of Transportation—District One
Director of Operations
801 North Broadway Avenue
Bartow,Florida 33803
RE: Erection of appropriate signage on I-75 signifying"Trooper Lindell J.Gibbons Memorial Highway"
Dear Mr. Slater:
The Collier County Board of Commissioners(BCC)respectfully requests that appropriate signage is erected
to signify the "Trooper Lindell J. Gibbons Memorial Highway" between mile markers 100 and 102 on
Interstate 75. Attached is a resolution passed by the BCC expressing that desire.
Thank you in advance for your help and consideration in this matter. Should you have any questions or
require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Anthony Khawaja, Chief Engineer of
Traffic Operations,at anthony.khawaja@colliercountyfl.gov for technical assistance.
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Collier County Board of County Commissioners
Attachment: Resolution
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