Pinellas County, in cooperation with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration, has scheduled a Public Hearing regarding the replacement of the Beckett Bridge in Tarpon Springs, Florida, FDOT FPN: 424385-...

 

OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Pinellas County Department of Environment & Infrastructure (DEI)

The Pinellas County Department of Environment and Infrastructure announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: February 26, 2014, Open House 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Formal Presentation 6:00 p.m., followed by public comments.

PLACE: Tarpon Springs Yacht Club, 350 N. Spring Boulevard, Tarpon Springs, Florida, 34689

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Pinellas County, in cooperation with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration, has scheduled a Public Hearing regarding the replacement of the Beckett Bridge in Tarpon Springs, Florida, FDOT FPN: 424385-1, ETDM Number: 13040, Pinellas County PID 2161. This hearing is being held to give the public an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements. The improvements consist of replacing the existing bridge with a new, two-lane movable bridge. No right-of-way will be acquired for this project. Potential encroachments on wetlands and floodplains may be given special consideration under Executive Orders 11990 and 11988. Draft project documents and conceptual plans for the proposed improvements will be available for public review at the hearing location on the night of the hearing. Information about all alternatives considered will be available for review. Members of the project team will be available to answer questions. A court reporter will be available to receive comments in a one-on-one setting. At 6:00 pm, the formal portion of the hearing will begin. A formal presentation will be made, followed by a public comment period.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Tony Horrnik, P.E., S.I., Project Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, 14 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue, 6th Floor, Clearwater, FL 33756, or at [phone] or at [e-mail].

More information can be viewed on the project website at www.pinellascounty.org/beckettbridge.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: [phone] (VOICE/TDD). Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).