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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