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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: February 5, 2013
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: County Ordinance #04-05 (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. The event will take place Sunday, February 17 between the hours 5:00
A.M. and 9:00 P.M. with the James Lee Park portion taking place more in the middle of the day.
Between 50 and 100 participants are expected on this portion of the race.
As this is a fundraising event, they have requested a waiver of any Special Event Permit fees.
This request has been reviewed by Public Works, Public Safety, and the Sheriff’s Office. We are
awaiting written approval from the Lessee at the James Lee Park.
OPTIONS: Approve / Disapprove
RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the request for a Special Event Permit contingent upon
approval from the Lessee at James Lee Park, and Board direction on waiver of permit fees.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
James D. Curry, County Administrator