Harbor Capacity Study Steering Committee Application

2. Introduction:
   The City of Destin has partnered with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a Harbor Capacity Study for the Harbor and Choctawhatchee Bay areas.<p><br> To assist in overseeing the Study effort, the City of Destin is seeking to establish a Harbor Capacity Study Steering committee.<p><br> The purpose of this committee is to provide oversight for the Study and ensure that all elements within the City of Destin’s Harbor Capacity Study Scope of Work (scope attached) are effectively incorporated. The City is looking for participants from the following stakeholder entities to compose the committee:<p><br> <ul> <li>Marina Owners</li> <li>Marine Focused Business Owners</li> <li>Recreational Business Owners</li> <li>Harbor Businesses/Services</li> <li>Service Members from Other Boards (i.e. Harbor CRA, Harbor andWaterways Board)</li> <li>Members of the Public</li> </ul>

   The City of Destin has partnered with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a Harbor Capacity Study for the Harbor and Choctawhatchee Bay areas.

   
   To assist in overseeing the Study effort, the City of Destin is seeking to establish a Harbor Capacity Study Steering committee.

   
   The purpose of this committee is to provide oversight for the Study and ensure that all elements within the City of Destin’s Harbor Capacity Study Scope of Work (scope attached) are effectively incorporated. The City is looking for participants from the following stakeholder entities to compose the committee:

   
   

   • Marina Owners
   • Marine Focused Business Owners
   • Recreational Business Owners
   • Harbor Businesses/Services
   • Service Members from Other Boards (i.e. Harbor CRA, Harbor andWaterways Board)
   • Members of the Public

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26. Please provide a brief description of your education and professional experience:*

28. Are you currently a resident of Destin?*

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29. How long have you lived in Destin?*

31. Are you a registered voter in Okaloosa County?*

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33. Do you work or own a business in Destin?*

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34. If yes, what is your business relationship within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Destin?

36. Do you hold any type of public office?*

38. Have you ever been convicted of a felony?*

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41. At the present time, do you serve on any City Board, Commission, or Committee?*

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44. Why are you interested in serving as a member of the Harbor Capacity Study Steering Committee?*

46. Please explain your understanding of the City of Destin Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code (LDC), and Environmentally Sensitive areas:*

48. Please explain your knowledge of governmental procedures and processes:*

50. Please outline your familiarity with the physical, social, and economic composition of the City of Destin, particularly, in the Destin Harbor and Choctawhatchee Bay area:*

52. Please outline your familiarity with major issues impacting the Destin Harbor and Choctawhatchee Bay area:*

54. The Harbor Capacity Study Steering Committee requires a significant commitment from its appointees; if appointed, will you be able to complete a full term (up to 12 months) and attend regularly scheduled meetings?*

56. Please share any other information you feel is important for consideration of your application to the Harbor Capacity Study Steering Committee:*

58. My electronic signature below indicates my desire to serve as a member of the Harbor Capacity Study Steering Committee:
    BY CHECKING THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE VERIFICATION BOX BELOW, I INDICATE MY DESIRE TO SERVE THE CITY OF DESTIN IN A VOLUNTARY CAPACITY AS A MEMBER OF ONE OF ITS BOARDS, COMMITTEES, PANELS OR COMMISSIONS. I ALSO CONFIRM MY UNDERSTANDING OF THE MEETING TIMES AND ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS, AND WHERE APPLICABLE, THE REQUIREMENT TO FILE AN ANNUAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE FORM (FORM 1). I UNDERSTAND THAT I WILL BE REQUIRED TO FILE THIS FORM ANNUALLY IF SELECTED AS A MEMBER OF THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY OR BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. INITIAL FILING WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF APPOINTMENT; FOLLOWING THAT, I WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL BY THE COMMISSION ON ETHICS OR THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE.

    BY CHECKING THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE VERIFICATION BOX BELOW, I INDICATE MY DESIRE TO SERVE THE CITY OF DESTIN IN A VOLUNTARY CAPACITY AS A MEMBER OF ONE OF ITS BOARDS, COMMITTEES, PANELS OR COMMISSIONS. I ALSO CONFIRM MY UNDERSTANDING OF THE MEETING TIMES AND ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS, AND WHERE APPLICABLE, THE REQUIREMENT TO FILE AN ANNUAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE FORM (FORM 1). I UNDERSTAND THAT I WILL BE REQUIRED TO FILE THIS FORM ANNUALLY IF SELECTED AS A MEMBER OF THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY OR BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. INITIAL FILING WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF APPOINTMENT; FOLLOWING THAT, I WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL BY THE COMMISSION ON ETHICS OR THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE.

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61. Date*
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65. Carrying Capacity Study Summary and Scope
    A carrying capacity study is a comprehensive study that determines if an environment (i.e., land, water body) is sustainable based on existing and/or future conditions. Carrying capacity studies require the identification of a specific study area. Additionally, carrying capacity studies require scientific methods, which require the identification of measurable indicators. The City of Destin Harbor Capacity Study Scope of Work includes the following elements:</p></br> <ul> <li>Aesthetics</li> <li>Socioeconomics</li> <li>Quality of life</li> <li>Community character issues (including population concentration)</li> <li>Availability of open space</li> <li>Habitat diversity</li> <li>Diversity and health of existing species</li> </ul></p></br> If you have any questions, please contact Samantha Brisolara at 850-654-1119 or sbrisolara@cityofdestin.com

    A carrying capacity study is a comprehensive study that determines if an environment (i.e., land, water body) is sustainable based on existing and/or future conditions. Carrying capacity studies require the identification of a specific study area. Additionally, carrying capacity studies require scientific methods, which require the identification of measurable indicators. The City of Destin Harbor Capacity Study Scope of Work includes the following elements:

    
    

    • Aesthetics
    • Socioeconomics
    • Quality of life
    • Community character issues (including population concentration)
    • Availability of open space
    • Habitat diversity
    • Diversity and health of existing species

    
    If you have any questions, please contact Samantha Brisolara at 850-654-1119 or sbrisolara@cityofdestin.com

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