Okaloosa County BOCC — October 6, 2015 — Event Permit, AFSP Community Walk — agenda request

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: October 6, 2015 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Jason Autrey SUBJECT: Event Permit, AFSP Community Walk DEPARTMENT: Public Works BCC DISTRICT: 2 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 14, 2015 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. The walk is to start at Beasley Park and go west along the water's edge to the turnaround point one and a half miles down the beach. All of the property owners along the route have concurred with their request. This event has been reviewed and approved by Emergency Services, the Sheriff's Department and the Okaloosa Island Assistant Fire Chief. 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, the Boardwalk and additional County beach to the west as submitted by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: John Hofstad, County Administrator