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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE Mayor James K.Scholl,District 3
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Lincoln,District 2
Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
May 21, 2025
Agenda Item Number: P8
2023-4032
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Administration
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Lindsey Ballard
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Resolution authorizing the closing of the 7-Mile
Bridge on April 11, 2026 from 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. for the running of the 45th Annual 7-Mile
Bridge run.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
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PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
Board approves the 7-mile bridge run every year.
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
n/a
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval.
DOCUMENTATION:
7 Mile Bridge Run Resolution 05.06.2025.pdf
40th 7MBR City Council Request.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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Board of County Commissioners
RESOLUTION NO. -2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSING OF THE 7-MILE
BRIDGE FROM 6:00 A.M. TO 9:00 A.M.ON THE 11"DAY OF APRIL 2026.
WHEREAS, The Marathon Runners Club, Inc. annually sponsors the 7-Mile
Bridge Run in Marathon; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to temporarily close the 7-Mile Bridge from 6:00 AM
to 9:00 AM for the Run; and
WHEREAS, the 7-Mile Bridge Run has thousands of participants and benefits our
local youth; and
WHEREAS, F.S. 337.406(1) authorizes the County to issue permits for temporary
use and closure of U.S. 1 if the use will not interfere with the safe and efficient
movement of traffic, will cause no danger to the public, and is necessary; and
WHEREAS, The Florida Department of Transportation has requested Monroe
County also authorize the closure as stated herein; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, hereby authorizes the closing of the 7-Mile Bridge
from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM for the 451h Annual 7-Mile Bridge Run sponsored by the
Marathon Runners Club, Inc.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on May 21st, 2025.
Mayor James K. Scholl
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Lincoln
Commissioner Craig Cates
Commissioner David Rice
Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: Kevin Madok, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By By
Deputy Clerk Mayor James K. Scholl
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Marathon R unners Club, Inc P.O. Box 500110
Marathon, FL 33050
April 7, 2025
ATTN: Lindsey Ballard
305-292-4443
Board of County Commissioners
1100 Simonton Street, Suite 2-205
Key West, FL 33040
Re:451"Annual 7-Mile Bridge Run
Dear County Commissioners,
The Marathon Runners Club respectfully requests to be added to the agenda for the next scheduled
meeting. We are requesting approval for the running of the 451"Annual 7-Mile Bridge Run for Saturday,
April 11, 2026, from 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. We are very proud to say that our local youth have
benefitted from proceeds from the 7-Mile Bridge Run since it began in 1982. We appreciate the
overwhelming response we receive from our annual event and thankful to participants, sponsors,
volunteers and the continued support of our community.
We will be acquiring all the necessary permits, insurances and certificates which will be provided to you
upon request at the completion of receipt.
We are anxious to hear from you following the outcome of your next meeting so we can proceed with
planning next year's running event. Please acknowledge the approval of the 451"Annual 7-Mile Bridge
Run by the City Council by email to gsayer@mykcs.com. Please send me the confirmation and the link of
the approval/minutes which would make it easier to printout so we can present it to the DOT and other
entities that require it.
Thank you, Commissioners, in advance, for your time, consideration and continued support for this fine
local event to benefit our local youth.
Sincerely,
C7&nV,e4-SGtye,4-, Event Director
Rsayer@mvkcs.com
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