Okaloosa County BOCC — April 1, 2014 — 2014 Emerald Coast Challenge Blue Knights fee waiver request 041014

Larry Ashley, Okaloosa County Sheriff 1250 Eglin Parkway * Shalimar, Florida 32579-1234 Phone: (850) 651-740 « Email: sheriff@sheriff-okaloosa.org Te: Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners From: Fred Lithgow, Sgt, Judicial Process Division Date: 020614 Subject: 2014 Emerald Coast Challenge Charity Event The Okaloosa County Sheriff along with the Emerald Coast Blue Knights XXYV, are planning on holding a charity event known as the 2014 Emerald Coast Challenge. This event is to raise monies for the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center in Niceville Florida, We would respectfully request a permit be issued for April 10", 11" and 12" for the Northeast corner of the parking lot at the Boardwalk located at 1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach Florida. The website for this event is; www.emeraldcoastchallenge.com , We are planning on 40 to 60 participants, | have already received applications from people coming from as far away as Michigan and Texas. The only county facility required for use will be the parking area in the northeast corner adjacent to the Ramada. J also request that the usage fees be waived. The purpose of this event is to raise monies for the charity. All monies raised by this event will be presented to the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center. Thank you for your consideration If you have any questions please contact me by phone 850 259 0082 or by email lithgowf@sheriff-okaloosa.org The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is accredited by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation. “The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office provides equal access and equal opportunity in employment and services and does not discriminate”