- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (13)
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On January 13, 2015, the Department received a letter withdrawing the Petition for variance from Tampa Theatre Office Building, filed December 29, 2014, and advertised on December 31, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 231, of the Florida Administrative Register. The Petition for variance requested a variance from Rule 3.11.3, ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety is taking no further action on the petition (VW2014-473).
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variances or waivers from Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities ("Petitioner"). Petitioner seeks variances from or waivers of rule in the Personal Care Assistance Service and In-Home Support Services limitations set forth on pages 2-50 and 2-46, respectively, of the Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook which is incorporated by reference in Rule 59G 13.083, Florida Administrative Code. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of Fla. Admin. Code R. 59G 13.083, amended May 2012, entitled “Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services” (the “Rule”), which incorporates by reference into Rule the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, November 2010 (the “Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision, page 2-50, which states the following limitation: “Recipients who receive in-home support services are not eligible to receive personal care assistance.” Further, Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision, page 2-46, which states: “…[i]n-home hourly support service may be billed for up to six hours a day in addition to the live in support services if approved by the APD Area office with concurrence from the APD Central Office.” Petitioner seeks a variance or waiver to enable APD to approve additional quarter hours of service if the conditions of paragraphs A. and B. set forth on page 2-46 are not met when more staff assistance is required for in-home live in services.
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Orlando Science Center (sump pump). Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.2.2.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators sump and pump operations which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2015-019).
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Casa de Marco. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2015-009).
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330 3rd Street South Residence. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.4, 2.18.5.1, and 2.24.2.1 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires the use of a 9.5 mm steel rope and requirement of a metallic sheave which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 14 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2015-010).
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105 S. MacDill. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 3.19.4.1, 3.19.4.4, 3.19.4.5, and 3.26.8, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators shutoff valve, manual lowering valve, pressure gauge fittings and pressure switch (Endura design) which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2015-011).
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Next Generation Village. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 3.19.4.1, 3.19.4.4, 3.19.4.5, and 3.26.8, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators shutoff valve, manual lowering valve, pressure gauge fittings and pressure switch (Endura design) which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2015-012).
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Orlando Science Center (handrail). Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.4.6.2 (c), and 2.10.2.1, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code to request use of a folding car top handrail which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2015-018).
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Orlando Science Center (retracting toe guard). Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.4.1.5 and 2.15.9.2, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code to request the use of a retracting toe guard which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2015-017).
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Ring Power. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 3.4.4, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code request change regarding maximum upward movement operations which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2015-008).
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a variance from Commercial Diving Academy Training Institute requesting an addition 48 month for lead and adjunct instructors to gain their associate's degree.
Interested persons or other agencies may submit comments on this petition for variance within 14 days after publication of this notice.
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a variance from Commercial Diving Academy Training Institute requesting an additional 48 months for their Program Director, Assistant Program Director and Clinical Coordinator to obtain their Bachelor's Degrees.
Interested persons or other agencies may submit comments on this petition for variance within 14 days after publication of this notice.
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The Board of Nursing hereby gives notice of issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed June 10, 2014, by Flagler Technical Institute. Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published July 8, 2014, in Vol. 40, No. 131, of the Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner requested a variance or waiver of Rule 64B9-15.005, F.A.C., for an extension of the probationary period. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on August 7, 2014.
The Board’s Order, filed August 28, 2014, denied the petition finding that the Petitioner has not established that the purpose of the underlying statute, §464.2085, F.S., would be met were the Petitioner to be granted a variance from the rule. Additionally, Petitioner has failed to establish that the Board's application of Rule 64B9-15.005, F.A.C., to Petitioner's circumstances would violate the principles of fairness or would impose a substantial hardship.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (28)
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This is a meeting of the Flood Standards Development Committee to discuss a working draft of the Meteorological/Hydrological Flood Standards, and, time permitting, to begin a discussion of the Vulnerability Flood Standards.; Thursday, January 29, 2015, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (ET).; Room 116 (Hermitage Conference Room), 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida. Persons wishing to participate by phone may dial 1(888) 670-3525, conference code 7135858151.
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The Evaluation Team for the FMMJUA will evaluate and score the Applications for Grants for Partnerships in Improving the Safety of Health Care Services (RFA # 2014-01).; Thursday, February 5, 2015, at 9:00 a.m.
Interested participants may call in on the following telephone number: Conference call #: 1-877-208-7023 Code: 3858114850; The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL 33134
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The FMMJUA Grant Committee will discuss the scored recommendations and applications for Grants for Partnerships in Improving the Safety of Health Care Services (RFA # 2014-01) from the Evaluation Team.; Thursday, February 5, 2015, immediately following the Evaluation Team meeting
; The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL 33134
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The FMMJUA Audit Committee will receive and consider business properly brought before the Committee.; Thursday, February 5, 2015, at 3:30 p.m.; The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL 33134
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The FMMJUA Claims & Underwriting Committee will receive and consider reports from the Association's General Manager, Servicing Carrier, and such other business properly brought before the Committee.; Thursday, February 5, 2015, immediately following the Audit Committee meeting; The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL 33134
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The FMMJUA Compensation Committee will receive and consider business properly brought before the Committee.; Thursday, February 5, 2015, immediately following the C&U Committee meeting
; The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL 33134
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The FMMJUA Board of Governors will receive and consider quarterly reports from the Association's Investment Counsel, General Counsel, Servicing Carrier, Grant Committee, Audit Committee, Claims Committee, Compensation Committee, General Manager and such other business properly brought before the Board.; Friday, February 6, 2015, at 9:00 a.m.; The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL 33134
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The FMMJUA Annual Meeting of its membership will begin immediately following the Board of Governors meeting, which begins at 9:00 a.m. The Board will receive and consider yearly reports from the Association’s Chairman, Servicing Carrier, General Manager, and such other business properly brought before the Board.; Friday, February 6, 2015, immediately following the Board of Governors meeting; The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL 33134
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Early Intervention/Crisis Intervention Training. The goal of the training is to provide a safe and effective way to respond to residents/individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Training provides an emphasis on early intervention and methods for preventing or managing disruptive behavior.
This training is specifically designed for the Operators and staff of Assisted Living Facilities (ALF). The training is free and will meet the training requirements for ALF Operators and staff.
Although the training is tailored for the ALF population, it is open to all behavioral health professionals and will offer CEU’s.
; February 24, 2015, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Henderson Behavioral Health
4740 North State Road 7
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
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The intent of this meeting is to have a dialogue between the Medicaid managed care plans, behavioral health providers, Assisted Living Administrators, Advocates, and Stakeholders.
The purpose of the discussion will be to identify ways to enhance the provision of behavioral health services to Medicaid recipients in managed care living in an Assisted Living Facility.
; February 25, 2015, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; Henderson Behavioral Health
4740 North State Road 7
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
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The intent of this (Statewide Managed Care Behavioral Health Meeting) meeting is to have a (facilitate) dialogue between the Medicaid managed care plans, behavioral health providers, Advocates, and Stakeholders.
The purpose of the discussion will be to identify ways to enhance the provision of behavioral health services to Medicaid recipients in managed care.
; February 25, 2015, 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Henderson Behavioral Health
4740 North State Road 7
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
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To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Thursday, January 22, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; 1(888) 670-3525, participation code: 5134896685
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To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Thursday, February 5, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; 1(888) 670-3525, participation code: 5134896685
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The Collections Subcommittee will meet to discuss the process & procedures for the voluntary collection of funding from the masonry industry pursuant to Section 446.53. Florida Statutes (2014).; January 20, 2015, 1:00 p.m.; Mid Florida Tech., Room 160, 2900 W. Oak Ridge Road, Orlando, Florida 32809
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The Grants Subcommittee will meet to discuss the process & procedures to gather, evaluate and award Masonry Educational Grants pursuant to Section 446.53. Florida Statutes (2014).; January 22, 2015, 1:00 p.m.; Mid Florida Tech., Room 160, 2900 W. Oak Ridge Road, Orlando, Florida 32809
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The Finance and Budget Subcommittee will meet to discuss the 2015 Council budget pursuant to Section 446.53. Florida Statutes (2014).; January 23, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council, Board Room, 6353 Lee Vista Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32822
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General board and business meeting.; March 10, 2015, 8:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites Hotel, 1100 SE 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316; (954) 527-2700.
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The Council will conduct its second organization meeting and will discuss and/or approve its organizing documents, discuss operationalizing the law creating the Council in 2014 pursuant to Section 446.53. Florida Statutes (2014), and receive public input, and identify action items and next steps.; January 27, 2015, 9:30 a.m.; Mid Florida Tech., Room 160, 2900 W. Oak Ridge Road, Orlando, Florida 32809
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1. Consider financing and acknowledgement resolutions for various multifamily developments, under any multifamily program, including the ranking of developments.
2. Consider appointment of professionals including but not limited to trustee and/or originator/servicer for upcoming and/or past multifamily programs and single-family programs.
3. Consider approval of all bond documents for and terms of all upcoming single-family and multifamily bond sales, including those secured by third-party guarantors, letters-of-credit, insurance or other mechanisms.
4. Consider adopting resolutions authorizing negotiated or competitive sale of bonds on various single-family and multifamily issues.
5. Consider directing Staff to submit summaries of various TEFRA/Public Hearings to the Governor.
6. Consideration of policy issues concerning ongoing and upcoming single-family bond issues including initiation of request for proposals on an emergency basis, and structuring new issues.
7. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the Multifamily Bond Program.
8. Consideration of approval of underwriters for inclusion on approved master list and teams.
9. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the HOME Rental Program.
10. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the HC (Housing Credits) Program.
11. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the SAIL (State Apartment Incentive Loan) Program.
12. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership) Program.
13. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the PLP (Predevelopment Loan) Program.
14. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the Homeownership Programs.
15. Consideration of all necessary actions for initiating new rules or rule amendments on an emergency or non-emergency basis.
16. Consideration of Appeals from Requests for Applications funding selection with entry of final orders.
17. Consideration of workouts or modifications for existing projects funded by the Corporation.
18. Consideration of matters relating to the stated purpose of the Corporation to provide safe and sanitary housing that is affordable for the residents of Florida.
19. Consideration of funding additional reserves for the Guarantee Fund.
20. Consideration of audit issues.
21. Evaluation of professional and consultant performance.
22. Such other matters as may be included on the Agenda for the January 30, 2015, Board Meeting.
; January 30, 2015 – 8:30 a.m. until adjourned; Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
2900 Bayport Drive
Tampa, FL 33607
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1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC II, INC.
2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director.
3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held by FHFC II, Inc.
4. Consideration of approval of underwriters for inclusion on approved master list and teams.
5. Consideration of all necessary actions for initiating new rules or rule amendments on an emergency or non-emergency basis.
6. Consideration of status, workouts, or modifications for existing projects.
7. Consideration of matters relating to the statutory purpose of FHFC II, Inc., to provide safe and sanitary housing that is affordable for the residents of Florida.
8. Such other matters as may be included on the Agenda for the January 30, 2015, Board Meeting.
; January 30, 2015 – 11:00 a.m., or upon adjournment of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors meeting, until adjourned.; Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
2900 Bayport Drive
Tampa, FL 33607
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1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC III, INC.
2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director.
3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held by FHFC III, Inc.
4. Consideration of approval of underwriters for inclusion on approved master list and teams.
5. Consideration of all necessary actions for initiating new rules or rule amendments on an emergency or non-emergency basis.
6. Consideration of status, workouts, or modifications for existing projects.
7. Consideration of matters relating to the statutory purpose of FHFC III, Inc., to provide safe and sanitary housing that is affordable for the residents of Florida.
8. Such other matters as may be included on the Agenda for the January 30, 2015, Board Meeting.
; January 30, 2015 – 11:00 a.m., or upon adjournment of the FHFC II, Inc. Board of Directors meeting, until adjourned.; Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
2900 Bayport Drive
Tampa, FL 33607
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1. The Committee will meet regarding the general business of the Committee.
2. Such other matters as may be included on the Agenda for the January 28, 2015, Telephonic Audit Committee Meeting.
; January 28, 2015 – 2:30 p.m. until adjourned; Telephonic Meeting
Call In Number: 888-670-3525
Conference Code: 1388252907
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Florida Transportation Plan and Strategic Intermodal System Plan update; January 30, 2015, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; FDOT Burns Auditorium, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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to discuss the job description and the salary for the hiring of an Executive Director.; January 20, 2015, 11:30 am EST; 1-888-670-3525, password7919129022#
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External Affairs Committee Topic: Strategic Planning: Development of Objectives and Tasks
; January 22, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; By Teleconference only. Dial 1(888)670-3525, enter the participant code: 3244965172 then #
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Marketing Committee: Strategic Planning: Development of Objectives and Tasks.
; January 22, 2015, 5:00 p.m.; By Teleconference only. Dial 1(888)670-3525, enter the participant code: 3244965172 then #
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Internal Operations Committee: Strategic Planning: Development of Objectives and Tasks.
; January 23, 2015, 3:00 p.m.; By Teleconference only. Dial 1(888)670-3525, enter the participant code: 3244965172 then #
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Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers Committee Meetings and General Business Meeting.; February 2, 2015, 2:00 p.m., Board Member Process Training, followed by meeting of Probable Cause Panel, and Training may continue thereafter. The Probable Cause Panel meeting is closed to the public except for portions, if any, which deal with disciplinary cases that have already become public.
February 3, 2015, 8:00 a.m., Committee Meetings and General Business Session if time allows, which may continue beyond 5:00 p.m.
February 4, 2015, 8:00 a.m., General Business Session.
; Springhill Suites Orlando Airport, Room Hazeltine A, 5828 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, Florida 32822; telephone (407) 816-5533.
- Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (2)
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Nicholas P. Karamessinis and John Parker, In Re: Pelican Bay Yacht Club Condominium, Building A, Inc., Docket No. 2014053553, filed on December 29, 2014.; 1) Whether an informal committee of unit owners which was set up to advise the Board of the desirability of installing solar panels in the association’s common elements is required to post notices of all its meetings under sections 718.112(2)(c)(1)-(2), Florida Statutes.
2) Whether the construction of covered parking spaces to accommodate proposed solar panels constitutes a “material alteration or substantial addition. . . to the common elements” requiring the approval of condominium unit owners under section 718.113(2)(a), Florida Statutes.
3) Whether the unit owners of an adjoining condominium would need to approve the installation of solar panels on a garage that is jointly owned with the other association.
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Vanda Y. Bayliss, Esq. on behalf of Robert W. Burgess, In Re: Peppertree Bay Association, Inc., Docket No. 2015000787, filed on January 5, 2015.; Whether Peppertree Bay Association, Inc. may treat insurance premiums as common expenses, where a 1975 amendment to the declaration provides that insurance premiums are “limited common expenses” attributable to unit owners based on the building in which they live under section 718.115, Florida Statutes.