MD's in Orange County,Florida parks.

[scrapman]

Well, this is what I received from the Orange County,FL Parks Division after requesting permission to use my MD in their parks.

I.
ORANGE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
METAL DETECTOR USE POLICY
I. POLICY
It is the policy of the Orange County Parks and Recreation Division that any use of a metal detector by a patron on
park property be registered and approved prior to the physical action of metal detecting. Approval will be given by
the Site Supervisor only after the individual who intends to utilize a metal detector has completed the required
application form.
II. PROCEDURE
a. Patron receives a copy of the Application and Policy. Patron completes Application
b. Patron submits completed Application.
c. Site Supervisor reviews Application within 14-days of receipt.
d. In the event of a request at any site considered a Partnership property, the Supervisor must contact and
receive prior approval from said agency prior to continuing with the process outlined here.
e. Site Supervisor approves the application if it is complete and contacts the user to notify of approval.
f. Agreements expire one-year from the date of issue. Unless a new Agreement is submitted, the patron
will be denied use of a metal detector from any date following expiration of the Agreement.
Metal Detecting Conditions
• Metal detecting activities should not contribute to trail-blazing and should not be conducted in prohibited areas
or areas where activity is discouraged (wetlands, environmentally-sensitive areas, archaeological sites, areas of
historical significance or within any facility or structure).
• When metal detecting, the surrounding environment shall not be disturbed. The cutting of vegetation is
prohibited.
• No tools other than a metal detector shall be used. This includes any digging device. If an item is discovered
deeper than six-inches into soil substrate, said item cannot be recovered.
• Any holes created must be refilled immediately. Failure to comply with this condition will result in the
revocation of the approved user agreement.
• Metal detecting shall be conducted in patron-use areas only and all park structures shall be utilized appropriately
during any search.
• Any actions that result in the harassment, endangerment, or death of any wildlife constitute grounds for
immediate termination of the Agreement.
• Metal detecting must take place within known park boundaries and cannot be conducted within 1,000 feet of
neighboring houses or commercial industries adjacent to park perimeters.
• Metal detecting must take place during established park operating hours.
• All local regulations and ordinances must be followed while metal detecting.
• All Orange County Parks and Recreation Rules and Regulations must be followed.
• Metal detecting is prohibited in construction areas.
• Metal detecting may not be permitted in partnership properties or lands not owned by Orange County. Approval
is contingent upon secondary approval from the principle agency.
• If physical signs of activity are impacting an approved location, management has the right to request that metal
detecting activity cease in this area.
• Any person(s) found in violation of the above conditions may be restricted from metal detecting for up to oneyear
(1) at any Orange County Park or Recreation Site.
• Orange County Parks and Recreation is not liable for any damage to personal metal detectors from weather,
vandalism, natural disaster, etc. or management activities conducted by the County or its contractors. 11/06 Rev.

Alot of writing just to say "NO"!

 

[scrapman]

Here's the Application

If your still interested,here's the app.

Metal Detector Use Application
An Orange County Parks and Recreation Metal Detector Use Application is required for an individual to utilize a metal detector in any Orange
County Parks and Recreation site. One application is required for each site. Please complete the form and submit to the park office for approval or
denial. If you have any questions, please contact 407-836-6200.
Name:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street City, State ZIP
Phone:________________________ Cell Phone:_______________________ Email Address:_______________________________
Park Name:_________________________________________________
Please initial next to each statement. By initialing, you are accepting the rules and regulations governing metal detector use at the above named site:
_______ I understand that all items found utilizing a metal detector must be reported to park staff.
_______ I understand that park staff may confiscate any item I have discovered if said item(s) have been reported as lost or stolen.
_______ I understand that any item I have discovered that is deemed as a historical artifact may be kept by park staff.
_______ I have received a copy of the Orange County Parks and Recreation Metal Detecting Policy and agree to adhere with said Policy.
HOLD HARMLESS/INSURANCE AGREEMENT
The User will indemnify and hold harmless Orange County from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including
reasonable attorney’s fees, arising out of or resulting from the occupancy of the Park by the User, its agents, servants, invitees and guests under this
license.
The User will take all responsible precautions for the safety of and will provide reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to
all persons and property in the Park.
The User will comply with all laws, ordinances, regulations or other orders regarding the safety of persons or property or their protection
from damage, injury or loss.
In an emergency affecting the safety of persons or property, the User will act with responsible care and discretion to prevent threatened
damage, injury or loss.
The applicant shall supply, when required, a Certificate of insurance reflecting minimum coverage of $500,000 Comprehensive, General
Liability Insurance, without deductibles, per occurrence. Orange County shall be named as an additional insured, which shall be noted on the
Certificate of Insurance. The Certificate shall indicate that the applicant’s insurance policy shall not be cancelable without thirty days prior written
notice to the County.
The undersigned agrees to abide by the regulations governing the said facility and is responsible for charges incurred and must supply the
Certificate of Insurance of the Orange County Parks and Recreation Division no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the Program/Event
date.
I have read the conditions governing this Agreement and the accompanying Guidelines and Conditions and agree to abide by them in my operations
pursuant to this Agreement.
_________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
PRINTED NAME SIGNATURE
_________________________________________________________________________
DATE
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Application Received:_____________________________

Approved

Denied: Reason:_________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
SITE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE DATE 11/06 Rev.

Where do we get the $500,000.00 insurance policy from?

 

[sectshun8]

Did no one see the blatant hypocrisy in all that?

"When metal detecting, the surrounding environment shall not be disturbed. The cutting "of vegetation is prohibited.
• No tools other than a metal detector shall be used. This includes any digging device. If an item is discovered deeper than six-inches into soil substrate, said item cannot be recovered."

So no digging or cutting vegetation, ie Grass and no digging tools can be used.

HOWEVER, the next line:

• Any holes created must be refilled immediately. Failure to comply with this condition will result in the revocation of the approved user agreement."

Is it just me, or does that make ZERO sense!??

 

[Stagecoach]

It is the government. It makes perfect sense. Unfortunately......

 

[Florida Cracker]

What a Joke

That is Orange County for you! We all carry a $500,000 General
Liability Insurance. And the park staff gets to look over everything you find? If the staff sees something they like they can confiscate it. You know they will just keep it for themselves.

 

[DFX Bob]

I read it but don't believe it

Did no one see the blatant hypocrisy in all that?

"When metal detecting, the surrounding environment shall not be disturbed. The cutting "of vegetation is prohibited.
• No tools other than a metal detector shall be used. This includes any digging device. If an item is discovered deeper than six-inches into soil substrate, said item cannot be recovered."

So no digging or cutting vegetation, ie Grass and no digging tools can be used.

HOWEVER, the next line:

• Any holes created must be refilled immediately. Failure to comply with this condition will result in the revocation of the approved user agreement."

Is it just me, or does that make ZERO sense!??

If you can't dig it with a tool I wonder if you are suppose to chew it out or bring your dog. You probably need a permit for that too
Scrapman, I think they are trying to tell you they don't have a clue

 

[joe4077]

Looks like they want to discourage you with gobbledy gook and you will go away instead of just stating no metal detecting. Do you need a Certificate of Insurance to play ball or toss a frisbee in the parks? I think not. So why should you need one to metal detect?

 

[HarveyH48]

The soil in Central Florida, is pretty much the same as sand... If you really want to, you could do 6 inches easy with your bare hands. Wonder what they would constitute a digging tool anyway. A piece of a fallen tree branch, could be used for digging, all natural.

All seem sort of pointless though, since you are suppose to show the staff everything you found, and they get first pick of all the good stuff. You might get to keep a few coins, pull tabs, and bottle caps...

 

[Dirtfishin]

Thank's scrapman, Those rules are so hypocritical your probable need to drag an attorney with you lol. I guess you got to blow the sand or dirt away...

 

[RyanChappell]

Same as that rule in NY or NJ that says you can't keep anything worth more than $20. People stop "finding stuff." Never show anyone your finds anyway. Put the clad in one pocket, gold and silver in another. The get pick of the former.