Okaloosa County BOCC — August 24, 2013 — reading text

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: August 20, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: John Hofstad SUBJECT: Yoga Destin Request for a Qualified Beach Vendor Certificate DEPARTMENT: Public Works BCC DISTRICT: Five STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Rhonda Comparin owner of Yoga Destin has submitted an application for a Qualified Beach Vendor Certificate to conduct classes in a covered pavilion and on the beach at James Lee Park. BACKGROUND and ANALYSIS: Rhonda Comparin owner of Yoga Destin has been conducting yoga/pilate classes for a fee at James Lee Park for several years. She had obtained verbal permission from the Crab Trap manager to conduct classes with the prerequisite that parking did not present a problem. Mrs. Comparin was contacted and informed that a procedure was now in place to obtain a Qualified Beach Vendor Certificate which is required in order to conduct commercial business on public property. Mrs. Comparin has met the requirements specified in Ordinance No. 13-07, County Recreation Areas, Section 8: Commercial Activity on Public Lands, to obtain a Qualified Beach Vendor Certificate (QBVC). Granting this request will permit said business to conduct for a fee yoga/pilate classes at James Lee Park in accordance with any exceptions, restrictions, or provision the Board may impose. Emerald Coast Beach Management, Inc. (ECBM), the lessee of James Lee Park, has expressed concerns of beach vendors being given permission to utilize a leased facility of which ECBM is responsible to maintain. If the QBVC request is approved by the Board, ECBM petitions the classes be restricted from sunrise to 9:00 A.M. OPTIONS: Approve/Disapprove. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests Board consideration of the Qualified Beach Vendor Certificate for Ms. Rhonda Comparin of Yoga Destin to conduct yoga classes at James Lee Park. RECOMMENDED BY: Packet Pg. 348 APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator Packet Pg. 349 Revised: March 5, 2013 Qualified Beach Vendor Certificate Processing Check List √ New Applications Renewal Date Received: July 18, 2013 Company Name: Yoga Destin Contact Person: James & Rhonda Comparin Phone #: (850) 897-3788/ (850) 496-4911 Email: comparin@cox.net √ Application form √ $500 Application fee √ Hold Harmless Agreement √ Statement of Acceptance of Ordinance 13-07 √ Copy of Liability Insurance for $1,000,000 naming BCC as insured √ Copy of O.C. Local Business Tax Receipt NA Copy of Workman’s Comp. Insurance policy BCC Approval: _______________________ Packet Pg. 350 Packet Pg. 351 Packet Pg. 352 Packet Pg. 353 Packet Pg. 354  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: August 20, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Shirley Mitchell, Fiscal Director I, State Attorney Office SUBJECT: State Attorney Office - Transfer of Reserve Funding A request submitted by the State Attorney's Office for a transfer of reserve funding in the amount of $21,712.10 is attached for review. Packet Pg. 355 Packet Pg. 356  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: August 20, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Elliot Kampert SUBJECT: Request for Public Hearing on Okaloosa County Transit WAVE Proposed Rate Increase/Route Reductions DEPARTMENT: Growth Management BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The Department of Growth Management requests the Board discuss potential changes to public transit routes and fares, and, based on the discussion, schedule a public hearing to consider public input regarding proposed revisions of the fare structure and for the elimination of routes for the Okaloosa County Transit (OCT) WAVE public transit service. BACKGROUND: During the initial review of the public transportation budget, the Board requested additional information regarding potential fare increases as well as general information pertaining to public transit, particularly the fixed route (WAVE) system. The attached spreadsheet illustrates the potential impact of two fare increase scenarios in regard to both revenue and ridership. It is important to note that the fare increase scenarios are based on a reduction in routes necessitated by funding availability, specifically that routes 11 and 12 (Crestview) and 33 (Destin) would be eliminated. Staff requests that the Board consider this information and provide direction to staff so that the final transit budget may be prepared. If it is determined that routes and fares must be changed, the Okaloosa County Public Transit Fare and Route Modification Policy requires the County hold a public hearing to hear comments on proposed rate or route changes prior to adoption. It is recommended that this hearing be held prior to the final budget hearing. RECOMMENDATION: The Department of Growth Management recommends that the Board discuss the potential changes to routes and fares, and direct staff accordingly. If it is determined that routes and fares will change, staff requests that the Board schedule a public hearing during its regular meeting of September 3, 2013 (6:30 PM Crestview Courthouse), and authorize staff to run the necessary advertisement. RECOMMENDED BY: Packet Pg. 357 APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator Packet Pg. 358 FY14 FARE INCREASE ESTIMATES Ridership Based on Actual Ridership October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012 For Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 14, 20, 30, 32. Routes 11,12 and 33 are not included in the Ridership count due to projected route reductions in FY14 PER USE FARES WAVE ROUTES FWB: 1, 2, 3, 4 ISLAND: 20 DESTIN: 30, 32 October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012 CURRENT FARES FARE OPTIONS Ridership $1.00 A B Regular Fare 51,336 $51,336 $1.25 $1.50 10% ridership decline 46,202 $57,753 $69,304 15% ridership decline 43,636 $54,545 $65,453 20% ridership decline 41,069 $51,336 $61,603 October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012 CURRENT FARES FARE OPTIONS Ridership $0.25 A B Reduced Fare 16,757 $4,189 $0.50 $0.75 10% ridership decline 15,081 $7,541 $11,311 15% ridership decline 14,243 $7,122 $10,683 20% ridership decline 13,406 $6,703 $10,054 WAVE EXPRESS ROUTE 14 October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012 CURRENT FARES FARE OPTIONS Ridership $1.50 A B Regular Fare-EXPRESS 6,761 $10,142 $1.75 $2.00 10% ridership decline 6,085 $10,649 $12,170 15% ridership decline 5,747 $10,057 $11,494 20% ridership decline 5,409 $9,465 $10,818 October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012 CURRENT FARES FARE OPTIONS Ridership $0.75 A B Reduced Fare-EXPRESS 1,796 $449 $1.00 $1.25 10% ridership decline 1,616 $1,616 $2,021 15% ridership decline 1,527 $1,527 $1,908 20% ridership decline 1,437 $1,437 $1,796 TRANSFERS October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012 CURRENT FARES FARE OPTIONS Ridership $0.25 A B C Transfers 14,852 $3,713 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 10% ridership decline 13,367 $0 $3,342 $6,683 15% ridership decline 12,624 $0 $3,156 $6,312 20% ridership decline 11,882 $0 $2,970 $5,941 Packet Pg. 359  31-DAY PASS WAVE ROUTES FWB: 1, 2, 3, 4 ISLAND: 20 DESTIN: 30, 32 October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012 CURRENT FARES FARE OPTIONS Passes Sold 31-Day Pass Cost $26.00 A B Regular WAVE Pass 588 $15,288 $30.00 $35.00 10% ridership decline 529 $15,876 $18,522 15% ridership decline 500 $14,994 $17,493 20% ridership decline 470 $14,112 $16,464 October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012 CURRENT FARES FARE OPTIONS Passes Sold 31-Day Pass Cost $7.50 A B Reduced WAVE Pass 2,237 $16,778 $15.00 $17.50 10% ridership decline 2,013 $30,200 $35,233 15% ridership decline 1,901 $28,522 $33,275 20% ridership decline 1,790 $26,844 $31,318 EXPRESS ROUTE 14 October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012 CURRENT FARES FARE OPTIONS Passes Sold 31-Day Pass Cost $40.00 A B Regular EXPRESS Pass 62 $2,480 $45.00 $50.00 10% ridership decline 56 $2,511 $2,790 15% ridership decline 53 $2,372 $2,635 20% ridership decline 50 $2,232 $2,480 October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012 CURRENT FARES FARE OPTIONS Passes Sold 31-Day