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County Administrator's Report 14. 2.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	06/10/2013
Issue: Resolution for Continued Use and Maintenance of J. Earle Bowden Way
From:	Mike Weaver
Department:	Public Safety
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Resolution for Continued Use and Maintenance of J. Earle Bowden Way - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution supporting the continued use and maintenance of J. Earle Bowden Way (State Road 399) on Santa Rosa Island, in the interest of public safety.

BACKGROUND:

J. Earl Bowden Way (State Road 399) traverses the Gulf Islands National Seashore (GINS) and connects Santa Rosa County with the Escambia County portion of Santa Rosa Island via the Bob Sikes Bridge. Without this connection to Escambia County, Santa Rosa County residents have only one egress from Santa Rosa Island via the Navarre Beach Bridge. Should either county’s bridge to the mainland be closed, J. Earle Bowden Way is the only way to access Santa Rosa Island. Access to the GINS is necessary for the continued use and enjoyment thereof by members of the public. The Resolution supports the continued use and maintenance of J. Earl Bowden Way, located within the GINS and connecting Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties, its expedient repair or replacement in the event that roadway is by any means made impassable and that its re-opening is critical to the safety of the public.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Assistant County Attorney Kristin Hual approved the Resolution as to form and legal sufficiency on May 17, 2013.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

N/A

Attachments
J Earl Bowden Way Resolution