Okaloosa County BOCC — January 20, 2015 — WSA Beach Nationals Cheerleading Event 2015 — agenda request

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: January 20, 2015 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Jason Autrey SUBJECT: WSA Beach Nationals Cheerleading Event 2015 DEPARTMENT: Public Works BCC DISTRICT: Two STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Worldwide Spirit Association has requested permission to utilize county beach area at The Boardwalk to conduct a two day cheerleading event. 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 Worldwide Spirit Association to conduct a two day cheerleading event at the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. The event would take place Saturday, March 28th and Sunday, March 29th between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. each day. Setup for the event would begin Thursday, March 26th and final teardown would take place Monday, March 30th. Estimated attendance is 6200 each day including participants and spectators. This request has been reviewed by Public Works, Public Safety and the leaseholder. The applicant has made arrangements for shuttle service from the participating hotels and the Emerald Coast Convention Center parking lot for their event. Insurance requirements have been met and fees paid. OPTIONS: Approve / Disapprove RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the request for a Special Event Permit to utilize county beach area at The Boardwalk to conduct a two day cheerleading event as submitted by Worldwide Spirit Association. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: John Hofstad, County Administrator