Okaloosa County BOCC — March 3, 2015 — Event Permit - Burning Up the Beaches Car Show — agenda request

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: March 3, 2015 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Jason Autrey SUBJECT: Event Permit - Burning Up the Beaches Car Show DEPARTMENT: Public Works BCC DISTRICT: Two STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Horizons Foundation has requested permission to utilize county parking area to conduct a three day car show. 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 Horizons Foundation to conduct a car show and cruising event at the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. Setup for the event would take place Thursday, April 30th. Static displays of cars and vendor tents will be setup in the Northeast portion of the parking lot at The Boardwalk. The vendors represent businesses associated with vehicles, such as a title company, metal signs, powder coating and a snowball vendor. Other activities will occur off- site. The displays at the Boardwalk will be open 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each day, ending Sunday at 8:00 a.m. Final break down would take place Sunday, May 3rd. As Horizons is a not- for-profit organization, the event fees will be waived. This request has been reviewed by Public Works, Public Safety, and the Sheriff’s Office. The Lessee at the Boardwalk has concurred with the request. OPTIONS: Approve/Disapprove RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the request for a Special Event permit as submitted by Horizons Foundation. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: John Hofstad, County Administrator