Okaloosa County BOCC — February 4, 2014 — Action Item Printout

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: February 4, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: John Hofstad SUBJECT: Special Event Permit - Destin 50 Beach Ultra Run DEPARTMENT: Public Works BCC DISTRICT: Five STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Destin 50 Beach Ultra, Inc., has requested permission to utilize county beach area for a beach run from Tops’l Resort to the Destin Pass and back. 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 Destin 50 Beach Ultra, Inc., to utilize the beach portion of James Lee Park as part of the running course. A 5k fun run will take place Saturday, February 15 starting at 8:00 A.M. The 50 mile run will take place Sunday, February 16 between the hours of 8:00 A.M.and 7:00 P.M. with the James Lee Park portion taking place more in the middle of the day. Between 200 and 250 participants are expected for these races. As this is a fundraising event to support the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, they have requested a waiver of any Special Event Permit fees. This request has been reviewed by Public Works, Public Safety, the Sheriff’s Office and the leaseholder at James Lee Park. OPTIONS: Approve / Disapprove RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the request for a Special Event Permit and Board direction on waiver of permit fees. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator