Okaloosa County BOCC — March 18, 2014 — Action Item Printout

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: March 18, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: John Hofstad SUBJECT: Special Event - SeaDoo Boat Smart Test Ride DEPARTMENT: Public Works BCC DISTRICT: Two STATEMENT OF ISSUE: WaterTop Unlimited is requesting the use of a County beach area adjacent to Ross Marler Park for a SeaDoo boating safety 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 WaterTop Unlimited for use of County beach area adjacent to Ross Marler Park for its staging area for a SeaDoo boating safety event. The event is to be held Friday, May 2nd through May 4th, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. This event is in conjunction with other activities at the Emerald Coast Convention Center. Access to the staging area will be from the parking lot of the Convention Center, along the walkway to the beach area. There will be a tent set up near the beach for registration, safety and operational instruction. The ride route will be established by marker buoys. Estimated attendance is 40 to 50 people per day. This request has been reviewed and approved by Emergency Services, the Sheriff's Office, and Risk Management. OPTIONS: Approve / Disapprove RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff requests Board approval for a Special Event Permit from WaterTop Unlimited for use of County beach area adjacent to Ross Marler Park for the specified special event. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator