Okaloosa County BOCC — April 19, 2016 — Special Event Permit - Fireworks Display — agenda request

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: April 19, 2016 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Jason Autrey SUBJECT: Special Event Permit - Fireworks Display DEPARTMENT: Public Works BCC DISTRICT: 2 STATEMENT OF ISSUE: A request is in process to discharge fireworks on the Okaloosa Island Pier. 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. Discharging of fireworks “in any County park or any other County owned or leased property unless approval has been granted by the Board of County Commissioners”. A request from the Okaloosa Island Hospitality Association has been received to discharge fireworks on the Okaloosa Island Pier April 30, 2016. The Okaloosa Island Fire District has issued a fireworks permit for the event. Approximatley 100 to 499 people are expected to view the fireworks show in the direct viewing area. This request has been reviewed and approved by Public Safety, Beach Safety, the Sheriff's Office, the Okaloosa Island Fire Department and the leaseholder at the Pier. OPTIONS: Approve / Disapprove the request for a special event permit to discharge fireworks on the Okaloosa Island Pier. RECOMMENDATIONS: Request Board review to determine whether to allow discharge of fireworks on the Okaloosa Island Pier, as requested by the Okaloosa Island Hospitality Association. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: John Hofstad, County Administrator