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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: August 5, 2014
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: John Hofstad
SUBJECT: Event Permit, AFSP Community Walk
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
BCC DISTRICT: Two
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is requesting the
use of Beasley Park for a fund raising community walk.
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 the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) for
use of Beasley Park for a fund raising community walk. The event will be held on Saturday,
November 15, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The walk is to start at Beasley Park and go east
along the water's edge to the turnaround point near the Destin Bridge. Eglin AFB Recreation has
agreed to allow the walk to include Eglin property east of Beasley Park. Donations will be
collected through on-line registration or at the park on the day of the walk. Proceeds from the
event will be used in the local community for AFSP approved programs and to fund research,
advocacy and development of education and survivor programs.
Approximately 300 people are expected to participate in the event. The $350 permit and security deposit
fees are waived as this is a non-profit organization.
OPTIONS: Approve / Disapprove
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff requests Board approval for a Special Event Permit to utilize
Beasley Park as submitted by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
Ernie Padgett, County Administrator