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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: September 3, 2013
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: John Hofstad
SUBJECT: Special Event Permit, Action Restoration Wounded Warrior Project
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
BCC DISTRICT: Two
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Action Restoration is requesting the use of Beasley Park for a fund
raising 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 Action Restoration for use of Beasley Park for a fund raising
and awareness event for The Wounded Warrior Project. The event will be held on Sunday,
November 17, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wounded veterans will be demonstrating the
surfing skills they have acquired since their injuries and welcome the public to come out and try
their hand at surfing. Donations will be collected through on-line website or at the park on the
day of the event. Items from local sponsors will be raffled. Proceeds from the event will be used
to help wounded veterans through the power of surfing.
OPTIONS: Approve / Disapprove
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff requests Board approval for a Special Event Permit to utilize
Beasley Park as submitted by Action Restoration.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
Ernie Padgett, County Administrator