Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/16/2026
Item Status: New
From: Caleb Hacker, Director of Parks and Recreation
Submitted by: Missy Hoover, Operations Support Specialist II
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Request from Baldwin County High School to Use Live Oak Landing Park and Pavilion for 1st Annual Jambalaya Cookoff Fundraiser
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Consider the request from Baldwin County High School (BCHS) to waive park fees and allow use of Live Oak Landing Park and pavilion to host BCHS’s Inaugural Jambalaya Cookoff fundraiser to be held on November 21, 2026.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: A request was received from Baldwin County High School Principal Richard Paul to use Live Oak Landing Park to host the 1st Annual BCHS Jambalaya Cookoff and for fees to be waived. The fundraiser will allow up to 30 teams to compete, with a maximum of 4 people per team. Teams will bring tents and tables to the site. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. and judging begins at 12:30 p.m. After the 1st place winner’s 40% payout, all other proceeds benefit BCHS in the capacity of student rewards, teacher appreciation, and campus improvements.
Admission to the event is $10 per ticket; however, Live Oak Landing Park and boat launch will remain open to the general public.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
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If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Please send NOA email to:
cc: Principal Richard Paul (rpaul@bcbe.org)
Frank Lundy
Caleb Hacker
James Swearingen
Audra Mize
Missy Hoover
Additional instructions/notes: N/A