Park Use Permit - Sharon WallaceCITY OF OKEECHOBEE
55 SE THIRD A VENUE
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
Tele: 863-763-3372 ext. 217 Fax: 863-763-1686
e- mail: /dunharn(d),citvofokeechobee. om77
Park Use Permit
Permit Number: 018 Date(s) of Event: September 10, 2016 10AM- 12Noon
Permit Expiration: September 10, 2016 11:59 A.M.
Purpose of Request: Sharon Wallace Campaign Kick -off
Property Owner: City of Okeechobee
Address: 55 SE Third Avenue
City: Okeechobee State: Florida Zip Code: 34974
Applicant: Sharon Wallace
Phone Number: 863 - 697 -1535
Current Zoning: P
Subdivision: City of Okeechobee
Applicant's Address: 910 SE 14th Court, Okeechobee
Address of Project: City Hall Park
FLU Designation: Public
Restrictions /Remarks: All debris must be removed within 24 hours of expiration date.
*Memo attached regarding political rallies and similar events held in City Parks
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General Services Assistant
August 23, 2016
Date
March 10, 2016
MEMO
Re: use of city parks
The question has been posed, may a candidate for public office request the use of
a portion of the city park to hold a rally, at which time political speeches would occur, in
conjunction with preparation and serving of food, such as a bbq.
The city parks are open for free public use, pursuant to the original 1914 plat and
park dedication, which use has not been contested by the previous owners, Hamrick
Trust. It has always been the position of the city that the public may request use of park
areas for any legitimate purpose, although permitting commercial use has been a
contested issue from time to time.
In relation to public participation in government, FS 768.295 states in part:
"The intent of the legislature is to protect
the right in Florida to exercise the rights
of free speech in connection with public
issues and the right to peaceably assemble ".
It is my opinion then, that a political candidate may reserve a portion of the park
for holding a political rally, as an absolute right to assemble and exercise free speech as
guaranteed by Amendment 1 of the US Constitution. In accordance with previous
restrictions however, we should prohibit charging fees, or fund raising in the park or
solicitation of campaign funds in this specific instance.
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City Attorney
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TEMPORARY STREET AND SIDEWALK CLOSING INFORMATION
(If not using Park(s), provide event address)
Street Address ity State Zip Code
Street(s) to be closed:
Date(s) to be closed:
Time(s) to be closed:
Purpose of Closing:
Attachments Required:
Charitable Function
Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing
• Site Plan
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► Original signatures of all residents, property
owners and business owners affected by the closing.
• Copy of liability insurance in the amount of
$1,000,000.00 with the City of Okeechobee as
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• Copy of liability insurance in the amount of
$1,000,000.00 with the City of Okeechobee as
additional insured.
•Proof of non - profit status
►Letter of Authorization from Property Owner
• If any items are being sold on City streets or
sidewalks, a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) must be
attached for each business. TUP can be obtained
from the General Services Department.
• State Food Service License, if applicable.
• State Food Service License, if applicable.
• State Alcoholic Beverage License, if applicable. (Alcoholic beverage can be served only on private
property. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on City property, this included streets and sidewalks.)
Note:
• Clean -up is required within 24 hours.
• No alcoholic beverages permitted on City property, streets or sidewalks.
• No donations can be requested if any type of alcoholic beverages are served on private
property /business unless you possess a State Alcoholic Beverage License. Please note there are inside
consumption and outside consumption licenses. You must have the appropriate license(s).
► The Department of Public Works will be responsible for delivering the appropriate barricades.
• Dumpsters and port -o -lets are required when closing a street for more than three (3) hours.
Applicant must meet any insurance coverage and code compliance requirements of the City and other
regulations of other governmental regulatory agencies. The applicant will be responsible for costs
associated with the event, including damage of property. By receipt of this permit, the applicant agrees and
shall hold the City harmless for any accident, injury, claim or demand whatever arising out of applicant's
use of location for such event, and shall indemnify and defend the City for such incident, including
attorney fees. The applicant shall be subject to demand for, and payment of, all of the actual cost incurred
by the City pertaining to the event including, but not limited to, Police, Fire, Public Works or other
departmental expenses. The City reserves the right to require from an applicant a cash or cashier's check
advance deposit in the sum approximated by the City to be incurred in providing City services. Any such
sum not incurred shall be refunded to the applicant.
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I hereby acknowledge that I have read and completed this application, the attached Resolutions No.(s) 03-
08 and 04 -03, concerning the use and the rules of using City property, that the information is correct, and
that I am the duly authorized agent of the organization. I agree to conform with, abide by and obey all the
rules and regulation, which may be lawfully prescribed by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, or
its officers, for the issuance of this Charitable Function Permit.
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE MUST NAME CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AS ADDITIONAL
INSURED.
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NOTE: APPLICATION AND INSURANCE CERTIFICATE MUST BE COMPLETED AND
RETURNED TO THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR TO
EVENT FOR PERMITTING.
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Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing reviewed by City Council and approved
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