Vol. 43, No. 21 (02/01/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency proposes to revise subsection 59A-4.200, F.A.C., to merge all Gold Seal criteria and requirements in one rule.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to amend the existing rule to allow licensed facilities to hire direct service providers without the experience requirements as described within this section, if during their first 90 days of employment such direct ...
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • To revise the procedures and criteria for approval of early learning coalitions’ school readiness plan.
    • To clarify the procedures for child attendance and provider reimbursements.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Chapter 380, Florida Statutes, provides for land and water management policies to guide responsible planning, growth, and development within the State of Florida that will be protective of natural resources and the environment and creates the ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/22/2017
    • To streamline the procedures and practices pertaining to Florida Quality Developments by repealing unnecessary and/or duplicative rules. Rules 73C-42.005, .008 and .013, Fla. Admin. Code (F.A.C.) are duplicative of language set forth in other rules ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/22/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Definitions, Licensure Procedures, Investigations and License and Validation Inspections, Physical Plant Requirements for Abortion Clinics When Providing Second Trimester Abortions, Clinic Supplies and Equipment Standards for Second Trimester ...
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Requirements for the Florida Seal of Biliteracy Program
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • School Age Child Care

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On January 30, 2017, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency permanent Variance from Bliss Condominium, filed January 19, 2017, and advertised on January 23, 2017, in Vol. 43, No. 14, of the ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • waiving a potable water well setback requirement from Friends Recycling, LLC. The petition requested a waiver from Rule 62-701.300(2)(b), F.A.C., which states that no person shall store or dispose of solid waste within 500 feet of an existing or ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Wellington at Seven Hills Homeowners Association, Inc. Rule No.: 40D-22.201 Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: Lawn and landscape irrigation The Petition has been assigned ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Southwest Florida Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication ...
      • Hearing Meeting: CareerSource SWFL Conference Room 3050 Horseshoe Dr. Naples, FL 34104
• Department of Management Services
  • E911 Board
    • The Joint Task Force (JTF) Board of the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) will meet to discuss matters pertaining to the network. The agenda and handouts will be made available closer to the date of the meeting at the following web ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 152 Tallahassee, FL 32399 Call in: 888-670-3525/ Passcode: 6395414829
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Executive Budget committee.; February 13th 2017, 9:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd Ste. 100 Pinellas Park Florida 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd Ste. 100 Pinellas Park Florida 33782
    • To conduct the regular business of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.; February 13th 2017 10:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd Ste. 100 Pinellas Park Florida 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd Ste. 100 Pinellas Park Florida 33782
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • This is a meeting of the Board of Trustees to discuss general business.; Wednesday, February 15, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; Florida Agricultural Museum; 7900 Old Kings Road North,; Palm Coast, FL 32137
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Agricultural Museum; 7900 Old Kings Road North,; Palm Coast, FL 32137
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Ongoing Pasco Alliance business.; Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 1:30 PM; Pasco Sheriff's CPID Office, 7601 Little Road, First Floor Conference Room in New Port RIchey, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Pasco Sheriff's CPID Office, 7601 Little Road, First Floor Conference Room in New Port RIchey, FL
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Discussion and consideration of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Staff may recommend approval of external amendments which affect the adopted budget. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • nwfwmd; fEB; nWF
      • Hearing Meeting: nWF
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this meeting is to negotiate the potential terms and conditions for the Circuit 1 Community Based Care Lead Agency contract to be executed pursuant Exceptional Purchase as noticed on the Vendor Bid System # ITN-01FS18001.; February 1, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 160 West Government Street, Room 101, Pensacola, Florida 32502.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • This meeting will discuss proposed actions that will assist in preserving, protecting and enhancing Florida’s military installations and missions.; Thursday, February 16, 2017, 09:00 a.m. EDT – 10:30 a.m. EDT; Conference Call Phone Number: (800) ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Phone Number: (800) 501-8979 Access Code: 1869945
  • Council of Community College Presidents
    • Issues pertaining to the Florida College System; February 9, 2017 6:00 PM; The Edison 470 Suwannee St Tallahassee, FL 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: The Edison 470 Suwannee St Tallahassee, FL 32301
    • Issues pertaining to the Florida College System; February 10, 2017 8:30 AM; TCC Capitol Center 300 W Pensacola St Tallahassee, FL 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: TCC Capitol Center 300 W Pensacola St Tallahassee, FL 32301
    • Issues pertaining to the Florida College System Trustees; February 8, 2017 10:00 AM; 101 S Adams St Tallahassee, FL 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: 101 S Adams St Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • Advisory Council meeting to discuss Committee Reports, Report on the Viticulture Trust Fund Collections, and Election of Officers.; Tuesday, February 14, 2017, 9:30 a.m.; Conference Call- 1-888-670-3525, call-in code: 9078980736 #
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call- 1-888-670-3525, call-in code: 9078980736 #
  • Division of Agricultural Water Policy
    • 1. Call to order. 2. Workshop on review of NRCS files. 3. Discussion of NRCS Agreement ( handed out at last meeting) 4. Discussion and vote for location and day of meetings. 5. Discuss and vote on another workshop day to figure out what ...
      • Hearing Meeting: USDA / NRCS office 1700 HWY 17 South, Suite 2 Bartow, FL 33830
    • Items for discussion include general business pursuant to responsibilities under Chapter 582, F.S., and any new business that is brought up by District supervisors.; February 14, 2017, 5:00 p.m. March 14, 2017, 5:00 p.m. April 11, 2017, 5:00 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 542560 US Highway 1 Callahan, FL 32011
    • Items for discussion include general business pursuant to responsibilities under Chapter 582, F.S., and any new business that is brought up by District supervisors. ; February 9, 2017, 6:30 p.m. March 9, 2017, 6:30 p.m. April 13, 2017, 6:...
      • Hearing Meeting: 232 East Lake Avenue Wewahitchka, FL 32465
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Departmental
    • In accordance with Section 120.525, Florida Statutes, public meetings for Request for Application 18-RFA-001-VM, Florida Defense Reinvestment Grant Program are hereby noticed. DEO’s Request for Application seeks applications for grants to support ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Caldwell Building, 107 East Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Gulf Consortium
    • The Board of Directors of the Gulf Consortium will meet to discuss the progress of the state expenditure plan; grant management and administration; officer elections for 2017; the permanent manager RFP; and, conduct other business.; February 8, 2017,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Frederick Karl Center 601 E. Kennedy Boulevard, 26th Floor Conference Rooms A & B Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Departmental
    • In accordance with Section 120.525, Florida Statutes, public meetings for Request for Application 18-RFA-002-VM, Florida Defense Infrastructure Grant Program are hereby noticed. DEO’s Request for Application seeks applications for grants to support ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Caldwell Building, 107 East Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • The Biomedical Research Advisory Council will hold a conference call to plan and prepare for the fiscal year 2017-2018 grant funding cycle.; March 7, 2017, 2:00 p.m.; Conference call-in number: 888-670-3525 Participant pass code: 5311418626
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call-in number: 888-670-3525 Participant pass code: 5311418626
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • 1. Approve Minutes from August 18, 2016 meeting 2. Old Business 3. New Business 4. Training Issues 5. Other Issues 6. Adjournment; Thursday, February 16, 2017, 2:00 p.m.; Polk State College, Center for Public Safety Kenneth C Thompson ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Polk State College, Center for Public Safety Kenneth C Thompson Institute of Public Safety 1251 Jim Keene Blvd 2nd floor, room 207 Winter Haven FL 33880
• State Board of Administration
  • Florida Prepaid College Board
    • The Negotiation Team will recommend contract award(s) for Invitation to Negotiate ITN 16-03, Actuarial Services for the Stanley G. Tate Florida Prepaid College Program.; Wednesday, February 8, 2017, beginning at 2:00 P.M. ET.; The Hermitage Centre, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Hermitage Centre, Everglades Room, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida, 32308.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Water Policy
    • Items for discussion include general business pursuant to responsibilities under Chapter 582, F.S., and any new business that is brought up by District supervisors.; February 9, 2017, 5:00 p.m. March 9, 2017, 5:00 p.m. April 13, 2017, 5:00 p....
      • Hearing Meeting: 84 Cedar Avenue Crawfordville, FL 32327
    • Items for discussion include general business pursuant to responsibilities under Chapter 582, F.S., and any new business that is brought up by District supervisors.; February 9, 2017, 7:00 p.m. March 9, 2017, 7:00 p.m. April 13, 2017, 7:00 p....
      • Hearing Meeting: 1143 US Highway 41 NW Jasper, FL 32052
• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • Public Meeting #1 Title: Solicitation Conference Call for Adult Education Services for Refugees and Entrants in Duval County (ITN# 01K17BS1). Description: As provided for in Sections 2.5, 2.6, and 2.7 of this ITN which was published to the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee, Florida 32399. Conference Call-In Number: 1-888-670-3525 Conference Participation Code: 4471182592#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Agenda topics include an investment marketplace update; portfolio compliance review; investment policy & guidelines review, and investment manager engagement.; March 09, 2017 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (ET); Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate.
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board to discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters; and Governing Board to consider a budget amendment to the District’s Fiscal Year 2016-2017 budget in the amount of $350,000 from General ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Seminole Tribe of Florida Hollywood Seminole Indian Reservation Headquarters, 6300 Stirling Road, Hollywood, FL 33024. There is no parking at this location.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Mark D. Friedman, Esq., In Re: The Imperial House, Inc., Docket No. 2016053900,; The Division declined to issue a statement because it cannot issue a statement stating an agency policy with general application; or interpret the meaning and intent of ...
    • Donald H. Johnson, owner, In Re: Wells Landing Homeowners Association, Docket No. 2016055382,; The Division declined to issue a statement because it cannot issue a statement without sufficient facts and competent, substantial evidence; or when the ...
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • 18550588
    • Gustavo Serrano; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Vol. 42, No. 201, of the October 13, 2016 Florida Administrative Register. The Commission considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting on November 15, ...
    • the St. Petersburg Housing Authority; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Vol. 42, No. 221, of the November 14, 2016 Florida Administrative Register. The Commission considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Opencambio.com LLC.; Opencambio.com LLC is a software and technology provider that would offer Florida residents and foreigners located in other countries a check “converting” service and foreign currency exchange. The Petitioner’s technology ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Homecare Registry Solutions, LLC on January 23, 2017.; A copy of the Petition may be obtained by contacting Richard J. Shoop, Agency Clerk, Agency for Health Care Administration via mail at 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3, Tallahassee, Florida 32308, ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • State Board of Administration, Departmental
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Departmental
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Departmental
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Fruit and Vegetables
    • Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Fruit and Vegetables
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental