Okaloosa County BOCC — July 15, 2014 — Action Item Printout

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: July 15, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: John Hofstad SUBJECT: Event Permit - Emerald Coast 2014 Fall Classic Volleyball Event DEPARTMENT: Public Works BCC DISTRICT: Two STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Southern Events Management, Inc., has requested permission to utilize county beach area to conduct a five day volleyball tournament. BACKGROUND and ANALYSIS: 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 Southern Events Management, Inc., to conduct a five day volleyball tournament near the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. The event would take place beginning Wednesday, Oct. 1st and would continue through Sunday, Oct. 5th between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. each day. Setup for the event would begin Monday, Sept. 29th and final break down would take place Monday, Oct. 6th. This request has been reviewed by Public Works, Public Safety, the Sheriff’s Office and the Tourist Development Department. The Lessee at the Boardwalk has concurred with the request. OPTIONS: Approve/Disapprove RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the request for a Special Event permit for Southern Events Management to conduct a 5-day volleyball tournament to be held on the County beach adjacent to the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator