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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: May 6, 2014
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: John Hofstad
SUBJECT: Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance Permission Request for Project at
Longwood Park
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
BCC DISTRICT: District 2
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance requests permission to access the
County property of Longwood Park to plant grasses along the shoreline utilizing 5th grades from
Longwood and Edgewood elementary schools.
BACKGROUND: Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance would like to work with Okaloosa County to
initiate a student-led restoration project that will result in placement of emergent vegetation
along the shoreline of Longwood Park, extending south of the boat ramp to the southern park
parcel boundary. The proposed habitat enhancements will increase intertidal habitat and protect
the shoreline from erosion. The project will provide for community education and participation
through volunteer events, namely ‘Grasses in Classes’ field trips consisting of 5th graders from
Longwood and Edgewood elementary schools.
Choctawhatchee Basing Alliance has provided all required documentation and insurance. Their
package has been reviewed by John Hofstad, Gary Real, and Greg Stewart.
OPTIONS: Approve/Disapprove.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Request Board approval allowing the Chairman to sign the Access to
Property form allowing Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance staff access to Longwood Park to plant
grasses for restoration.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
Ernie Padgett, County Administrator