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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 10, 2015
TO: Tourist Development Council
FROM: Ed Schroeder, Tourist Development Department Director
SUBJECT: Destin Lifeguard Services - Annual Report
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Presentation of annual report.
BACKGROUND: In accordance with the interlocal agreement for beach safety and lifeguard services
(contract C14-2086-TDD), the Destin Fire Control District is required to provide an annual comprehensive
report to the County no later than the second Friday of November. The requisite information was
provided.
OPTIONS: N/A
RECOMMENDATION TO BCC: N/A, for informational purposes only.
Charlotte Dunworth
From: Joe D'Agostino <jdagostino@destinfire.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:06 AM
To: Charlotte Dunworth
Subject: RE: Destin lifeguard statistics 2015
1 drowning and a staff of 53.
Joe D’Agostino
Beach Safety Division Chief
Destin Fire Control District
jdagostino@destinfire.com
From: Charlotte Dunworth [mailto:cdunworth@co.okaloosa.fl.us]
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2015 2:09 PM
To: Joe D'Agostino
Cc: Kathryn Wagner; Kevin Sasser
Subject: RE: Destin lifeguard statistics 2015
Hi Joe – this report is great. Please also advise 1) the number of personnel used to deliver lifeguard services and 4)
drowning fatalities in guarded and unguarded areas.
Thanks… Have a great weekend!
Charlotte Dunworth
Finance, Administration, & Compliance Manager
850.609.5385 | CDunworth@co.okaloosa.fl.us
Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau
1540 Miracle Strip Pkwy. SE,
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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From: Joe D'Agostino [mailto:jdagostino@destinfire.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2015 10:18 AM
To: Charlotte Dunworth <cdunworth@co.okaloosa.fl.us>
Cc: Kathryn Wagner <KWagner@destinfire.com>; Kevin Sasser <chief@destinfire.com>
Subject: RE: Destin lifeguard statistics 2015
Charlotte, please find attached the final stats for the beach season ending November 1, 2015 that will be presented to
our Board of Commissioners on November 10. Please let me know if you need anything else. Thanks.
Joe D’Agostino
Beach Safety Division Chief
Destin Fire Control District
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jdagostino@destinfire.com
From: Charlotte Dunworth [mailto:cdunworth@co.okaloosa.fl.us]
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 2:32 PM
To: Joe D'Agostino
Cc: Kathryn Wagner
Subject: Destin lifeguard statistics 2015
Hi Joe,
Just a friendly reminder that the annual comprehensive report is due by the second Friday in November. We will not be
able to issue payment for September services until the report is received. Thank you!
Charlotte Dunworth
Finance, Administration, & Compliance Manager
850.609.5385 | CDunworth@co.okaloosa.fl.us
Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau
1540 Miracle Strip Pkwy. SE,
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
#EmeraldCoasting
“Top Beach in the U.S.” – USA TODAY
EmeraldCoasting.com »
Find us on Facebook »
Visit our blog »
Please note: Due to Florida’s very broad public records laws, most
written communications to or from County employees regarding
County business are public records, available to the public and
media upon request. Therefore, this written e-mail communication,
including your e-mail address, may be subject to public disclosure.
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Destin Beach Safety Statistics Commissioners' Report
2015 Totals
Attendance 2598287
Minor First Aids 520
Major First Aids 65
Public Contacts 244652
Preventative Acts 63809
Missing Persons 109
Lost Persons 26
Persons Rescued 231
Assists 285
Boat Infraction 184
PWC Infraction 164
Marine Stings 406
Public Ed Mat 1815
Harbor 9
Attendance 158010
Minor First Aids 127
Major First Aids 3
Public Contacts 15649
Preventative Acts 3796
Missing Persons 2
Lost Persons 3
Persons Rescued 52
Assists 160
Boat Infraction 16
PWC Infraction 30
Marine Stings 36
Public Ed Mat 138