Property is off East Hewitt Rd just west of Hogtown Bayou and east of Sandestin.
sportsfacilities.com
The consulting company is being hired apparently to determine/facilitate a new sports park.
Meeting: Board of County Commissioners - Sep 11 2023
Department: Tourist Development Council Admin
Submitted by: Dana McDowell
Staff Contact: Matt Algarin,
TITLE/REQUESTED ACTION:
Request to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an Agreement for Alderberry Road Property
Feasibility Study Consulting Services Contract No.: 23-19A with Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC, for a
feasibility study and consulting services regarding a 92 +/- acre, waterfront property along the
Choctawhatchee Bay
PURPOSE / SUMMARY EXPLANATION OR HISTORY:
The Alderberry property study will provide the following: assess and determine the highest and best
use(s), as it specifically relates to the impact on tourism, of a 92 +/- acre, waterfront property along
the Choctawhatchee Bay in Walton County, Florida. The Consultant must identify key variables that
will affect that impact, such as configuration, use(s), size, etc. The study should also identify the
needs of Walton County visitors and its residents, in addition to any obstacles that would hinder the
success of the project overall.
On February 28, 2023 (23-0298) the BCC approved Tourism to obtain a feasibility study for 92 acres
on Alderberry Road. Administration approved for staff to obtain a contract and appraisals on 92 acres
with the option to opt-out if the county is unable to obtain funding sources.
On August 8, 2023 (23-1121) the BCC awarded RFP 23-19A to The Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC,
for Feasibility Study Consulting Services (Alderberry Property).
REVIEWED BY FINANCE? FUNDING TYPE:
TOTAL COST: $48,000 plus
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant shall assess and determine the highest and best use(s), as it specifically
relates to the impact on tourism, of a 92 +/- acre, waterfront property along the
Choctawhatchee Bay in Walton County, Florida.
The property has 1,400-feet of bay frontage and consists of three parcels (56 +/- acres,
18 +/- acres, and 18 +/- acres) located north of Highway 98 along Alderberry Road in
Walton County, Florida. Parcel IDs are as follows:
20-2S-20-33300-000-0050
Parcel 1 (56 +/- acre) Mix – 50/50
• Land Use – Residential
• Zoning – Low Density Residential 4/1
• Land Use – Conservation Residential
• Zoning – Conservation Residential 2/1
20-2S-20-33300-000-0052
Parcel 2 (18 +/- acre West)
• Land Use – Conservation Residential
• Zoning – Conservation Residential 2/1
20-2S-20-33300-000-0090
Parcel 3 (18 +/- acre East)
• Land Use – Conservation Residential
• Zoning – Conservation Residential 2/1
Consultant shall perform the following services within the County’s 60 day timeline:
• Assess the highest and best use(s) for the property, specifically as it relates to
sustaining and increasing the tourism economy.
• Assess the ability of any potential facility to meet the needs of Walton County,
its visitors, and residents.
• Identify and assess variables that would impact the success of any project and
its impact on economic development.
• Develop information needed to assess economic impact.
o Determine potential users of any facility to promote visitation.
o Develop uses and attendance patterns.
o Determine pro forma plans and budgets for operations and construction,
including staffing needs, local expenditures for construction and
operations, etc.
Assess economic impact of the proposed facility/uses operating in accordance
with pro forma budgets for construction and operations.
• Provide a written report of the above and an oral presentation to the Walton
County Tourist Development Council and Board of County Commissioners.
• Provide all completed deliverables within sixty (60) days from the executed
contract date.
Public outreach and involve
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Since 2003, Sports Facilities Companies has produced high performing sports and recreation facilities throughout the United States.
sportsfacilities.com
The consulting company is being hired apparently to determine/facilitate a new sports park.
Meeting: Board of County Commissioners - Sep 11 2023
Department: Tourist Development Council Admin
Submitted by: Dana McDowell
Staff Contact: Matt Algarin,
TITLE/REQUESTED ACTION:
Request to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an Agreement for Alderberry Road Property
Feasibility Study Consulting Services Contract No.: 23-19A with Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC, for a
feasibility study and consulting services regarding a 92 +/- acre, waterfront property along the
Choctawhatchee Bay
PURPOSE / SUMMARY EXPLANATION OR HISTORY:
The Alderberry property study will provide the following: assess and determine the highest and best
use(s), as it specifically relates to the impact on tourism, of a 92 +/- acre, waterfront property along
the Choctawhatchee Bay in Walton County, Florida. The Consultant must identify key variables that
will affect that impact, such as configuration, use(s), size, etc. The study should also identify the
needs of Walton County visitors and its residents, in addition to any obstacles that would hinder the
success of the project overall.
On February 28, 2023 (23-0298) the BCC approved Tourism to obtain a feasibility study for 92 acres
on Alderberry Road. Administration approved for staff to obtain a contract and appraisals on 92 acres
with the option to opt-out if the county is unable to obtain funding sources.
On August 8, 2023 (23-1121) the BCC awarded RFP 23-19A to The Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC,
for Feasibility Study Consulting Services (Alderberry Property).
REVIEWED BY FINANCE? FUNDING TYPE:
TOTAL COST: $48,000 plus
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant shall assess and determine the highest and best use(s), as it specifically
relates to the impact on tourism, of a 92 +/- acre, waterfront property along the
Choctawhatchee Bay in Walton County, Florida.
The property has 1,400-feet of bay frontage and consists of three parcels (56 +/- acres,
18 +/- acres, and 18 +/- acres) located north of Highway 98 along Alderberry Road in
Walton County, Florida. Parcel IDs are as follows:
20-2S-20-33300-000-0050
Parcel 1 (56 +/- acre) Mix – 50/50
• Land Use – Residential
• Zoning – Low Density Residential 4/1
• Land Use – Conservation Residential
• Zoning – Conservation Residential 2/1
20-2S-20-33300-000-0052
Parcel 2 (18 +/- acre West)
• Land Use – Conservation Residential
• Zoning – Conservation Residential 2/1
20-2S-20-33300-000-0090
Parcel 3 (18 +/- acre East)
• Land Use – Conservation Residential
• Zoning – Conservation Residential 2/1
Consultant shall perform the following services within the County’s 60 day timeline:
• Assess the highest and best use(s) for the property, specifically as it relates to
sustaining and increasing the tourism economy.
• Assess the ability of any potential facility to meet the needs of Walton County,
its visitors, and residents.
• Identify and assess variables that would impact the success of any project and
its impact on economic development.
• Develop information needed to assess economic impact.
o Determine potential users of any facility to promote visitation.
o Develop uses and attendance patterns.
o Determine pro forma plans and budgets for operations and construction,
including staffing needs, local expenditures for construction and
operations, etc.
Assess economic impact of the proposed facility/uses operating in accordance
with pro forma budgets for construction and operations.
• Provide a written report of the above and an oral presentation to the Walton
County Tourist Development Council and Board of County Commissioners.
• Provide all completed deliverables within sixty (60) days from the executed
contract date.
Public outreach and involve
