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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: February 18, 2014
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: John Hofstad
SUBJECT: Event Permit - Emerald Coast Volleyball Week 2014
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
BCC DISTRICT: Two
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Southern Events Management, Inc., has requested permission to
utilize county beach area to conduct a week long volleyball tournament.
BACKGROUND and ANALYSIS: 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 Southern Events Management, Inc., to conduct a week long
volleyball tournament near the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. The event would take place
beginning Wednesday, April 23rd and would continue through Sunday, April 27th between the
hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. each day. Setup for the event would begin Monday, April 21st
and final break down would take place Monday, April 28th.
This request has been reviewed by Public Works, Public Safety, the Sheriff’s Office and the
Tourist Development Department. The Lessee at the Boardwalk has concurred with the request.
OPTIONS: Approve/Disapprove
RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the request for a Special Event permit for Southern Events
Management to conduct a 5-day volleyball tournament to be held on the County beach adjacent
to the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
Ernie Padgett, County Administrator