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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, AFSP Community Walk
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
BCC DISTRICT: Two
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is requesting the
use of Beasley Park for a fund raising community walk.
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 the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for use of
Beasley Park for a fund raising community walk. The event will be held on Saturday, November
16, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The walk is to start at Beasley Park and go east along the
water's edge to the turnaround point near the Destin Bridge. Eglin AFB Recreation has agreed to
allow the walk to include Eglin property east of Beasley Park. Donations will be collected
through on-line registration or at the park on the day of the walk. Proceeds from the event will
be donated to Bridgeway or a similar mental health agency.
OPTIONS: Approve / Disapprove
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff requests Board approval for a Special Event Permit to utilize
Beasley Park as submitted by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
Ernie Padgett, County Administrator