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County Administrator's Report 13. 4.

BCC Regular Meeting

Discussion

Meeting Date:	06/21/2018
Issue: Fun City Noise Ordinance Wavier
From:	Grover Robinson
Department:	Board of County Commissioners
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning a Noise Ordinance Waiver to Sam's Fun City for All of Their Events Being Held in 2018 - Grover C. Robinson, IV, District 4 Commissioner

That the Board approve granting a noise ordinance waiver to Sam’s Fun City for all of their events being held in 2018.

BACKGROUND:

Sam’s Fun City has been providing free fireworks displays for the Pensacola community for over 10 years. They have hosted almost 3 million visitors; been an amusement/water park for over 18 years and has paid and collected millions of tax dollars for the community. They have hired, trained and employed some 1,800+ young people since its creation. They have always conducted the shows prior to 10:00 PM to avoid violating the noise ordinance.

Sam’s Fun City is located on a HC/LI zoned privately owned piece of property at 6709 Pensacola Boulevard. The site was specifically chosen to ensure the correct size and zoning associated with an amusement facility of its type was complied with. They have in place all the required facilities, insurance and trained personnel and has fully indemnified the County as is required.

After 30 days in processing, Richard Sanfilippo, President, Sam’s Fun City, Inc., was notified that their 2018 fireworks permit was not going to be issued without a special noise variance from the County. Per the County Attorney’s office in 2017, a variance was not required. However, after much discussion, Mr. Sanfilippo has informed the County of his intent to request a noise ordinance waiver, which will cover all of their events for the year 2018. He is requesting the support of the Board in obtaining this waiver.

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