Resolution 189-2023 Board of County Commissioners
RESOLUTION NO. 189 -2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSING OF THE
NORTHBOUND LANES OF US 1 FROM MM 98.2 TO MM 100 FROM 9:45 A.M. TO
11:45 A.M. ON THE 4T14 OF JULY 2023.
WHEREAS, The FL Keys News and Key Largo Chamber of Commerce annually
sponsors the 4 h of July parade in Key Largo; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to temporarily close the Northbound Lanes of US 1
from MM 98.2 at Anthony's Clothing Store to MM 100 at the Holiday Inn from 9:45 AM
to 11:45 AM for the Parade; and
WHEREAS, the 4t' of July Parade usually has between 65 to 70 floats, groups,
bands, etc.; and
WHEREAS, the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce has requested the Board's
permission to use the County's Bicentennial Logo to help commemorate the 200t'
anniversary of the establishment of Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, The Florida Department of Transportation has requested the Monroe
County also authorize the closure as stated herein;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,that the Board
authorizes:
1. The closing of the Northbound Lanes of US 1 from MM 98.2 at Anthony's
Clothing Store to MM 100 at the Holiday Inn from 9:45 AM to 11:45 AM for
the Annual 4t' of July Parade sponsored by The FL Keys News and Key
Largo Chamber on July 4, 2023; and
2. The parade organizers to use the County's Bicentennial Logo to help
commemorate the 200t'anniversary of the establishment of Monroe County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the May 17, 2023.
Mayor Craig Cates Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein Yes
Commissioner Michelle Lincoln Yes
Commissioner James K. Scholl Yes
Commissioner David Rice Yes
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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As Deputy Clerk Mayo Craig Cates
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Date:2023.05.17 16:30:30-04'00'
Approved for for and legal sufficiency
Robert B. Shillinger,County Attorney
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