HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 09 28 Regular 602 Direction On The Trail Bridge FlagsCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 602
September 28, 2009
Meeting
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REQUEST: Public Works Department Requesting Commission Direction on the Trail Bridge
Flags
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board item is for the Commission to Direct Staff on the trail bridge
flags.
CONSIDERATIONS:
This agenda item is needed to discuss the flags on the trail bridge over State Road 434.
The City Commission reviewed this item on January 28, 2008. Staff had obtained approval
from the County with stipulations;
• Obtain FDOT approval
• City to be responsible for ensuring the flags are flown in accordance with
official rules
• Only the American, State, County and City flags allowed
After reviewing the stipulations, the Commission approved a motion on January 28,
2008 to "... flying the flags from these four poles and fly them appropriately within all the laws
of the lands...".
Staff has reviewed the protocols for government flags and ascertained that the
American flag would require illumination to remain in place continuously. No power is
available on the bridge.
In addition, all government flags should follow the same flag protocol as the American
flag when directed to be at half mast. This occurs much more frequently than originally thought
(occurring twice in the last month alone).
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As can be seen in the picture, access to the flag pole is a challenge that raises safety
concerns when raising and lo�-ering the flag.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the removal of the flag poles be pursued vvith the County.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
To be determined.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Seminole County= letter — December 7. 2007
COMMISSION ACTION:
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ENGINEERING DIVISION
December 7, 2007
Kipton D. Lockcuff, P.E., Utility/Public Works Director
City of Winter Springs
1126 East S.R. 434
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
RE: Cross Seminole "frail Overpass -Request to Install Flags
Dear Mr. Lockcuff:
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Seminole County has investigated the installation of flags on the trail overpass with
FDOT in response to the City wanting to install the American, State, County, and City
flags. The County has received tentative approval from the FDOT for the installation of
those flags only.
The City wanting to install the flags and being responsible for the aesthetics of the
overpass needs to formally request approval from Mr. Richard B. Morrow, P.E., FDOT
District Traffic Operations, Florida Department of Transportation, 719 South Woodland
Blvd., Deland, Florida 32720-6834. The FDOT will probably make the approval
contingent on following conditions:
- The City will be responsible for ensuring the flags are flown in accordance with
official rules.
- If a safety problem develops related to the flags, then the City will remove the flags.
- No flags will be allowed other than the four official government flags, American,
State, County, and City.
After FDOT approval, please provide Seminole County with a letter accepting the
FDOT's conditions. Thank you for your continued support of the trail system in
Seminole County.
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David Martin, P.E.
Principal Engineer
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