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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: August 6, 2013
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: John Hofstad
SUBJECT: 2013 Florida State Hog Rally
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
BCC DISTRICT: Two
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Florida State Rally, Inc is requesting the use of a portion of the
parking lot at the Boardwalk for the 2013 Florida State Hog Rally.
BACKGROUND: County Ordinance #13-07 (regulation of county recreational areas, including
parks and beaches) addresses Special Events at county parks, beaches or recreational areas
within Okaloosa County.
A request has been received from Florida State Rally, Inc. to use a portion of the parking lot at
the Boardwalk for the 2013 Florida State Hog Rally. The rally will be held from Tuesday,
October 22nd through Saturday, October 26th, 2013. Harley Davidson owners and other
motorcycle riders from throughout the State of Florida and other states are anticipated to be
attracted to this event. Non-food vendors of leather goods and other motorcycle related items
will be present. Entertainment in the form of motorcycle drill teams, motorcycle games and
performances by Bubba Blackwell are on the schedule. Estimated attendance is from 100 to 499
people for Wednesday through Sunday with Tuesday early arrivals under 100 people.
Florida State Rally, Inc. donates a portion of their proceeds to various charities such as the
Shriners' Burn Center and Bob Hope Village.
This request has been reviewed by Public Works, Risk Management, Public Safety, the Sheriff's
Office, the Tourist Development Department, and the leaseholder at the Boardwalk. Risk
Management requests that no motorcycle jumping activities be included.
OPTIONS: Approve / Disapprove request for a Special Event permit to host the 2013 Florida
State Hog Rally on Okaloosa Island.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the request for a Special Event Permit to utilize a portion
of the parking lot at the Boardwalk for the 2013 Florida State Hog Rally.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
Ernie Padgett, County Administrator