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• Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (24)
  • This Order (11-0002) done and ordered on March 15, 2011, granted waiver under Section 120.542, F.S., to Bruce Rankin, 9859 N.W. 38th Terrace, Branford, FL 32008, for replace the existing home above the 100-year flood elevation further landward, in Gilchrist County, FL, located in Township 7 South, Range 14 East, Section 13. The petition for waiver was received by SRWMD on February 22, 2011. Notice of receipt of petition requesting waiver was published in F.A.W., Vol. 37, No. 9, on March 4, 2011. No public comment has been received. This Order provides a waiver from SRWMD criteria for subsection 40B-4.3030(9), F.A.C., as to the zero-rise certification requirement. SRWMD granted the waiver because the petitioners have demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that a substantial hardship would be created if the petitioners were required to comply with this rule.
  • On March 15, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Palazzo Di Oro, filed January 6, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 3, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner 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 paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until March 1, 2016, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-006). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice: On March 15, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Chiles Academy, filed January 10, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 3, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.7.1 ASME A18.1, 2003 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires a vertical platform lift not exceed 12' ft. because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-008). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice: On March 15, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Comfort Inn Universal Studios, filed January 11, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 3, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner 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 paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until November 5, 2012, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-010). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice: On March 15, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from St. Lucie Bldg., filed January 12, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 4, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner 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 paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until January 1, 2012, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-013). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice: On March 15, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Source International, filed January 18, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 4, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.4.4 and 3.4.7 ASME A17.1, 2004 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires the minimum clearance of 43'' because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-016). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice: On March 15, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for emergency Variance from Colony Hotel, filed January 24, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 6, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.7.4, 3.3.2, 3.10.4(e), (h), (u), 3.10.3 and 3.11.1 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires restricted door openings, platform guards, electrical protective devices, top-of-car operating devices and car emergency signaling devices until June 1, 2012, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-021). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice: On March 15, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from City of Ft. Myers, filed January 21, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 7, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.4.1.5 and 2.15.9.2 ASME A17.1, 2007 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires the pit be 5' deep and a guard face with a straight vertical face because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-024). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice: On March 15, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from City of Ft. Myers, filed January 21, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 7, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.10.2.1 and 2.4.6.2(c) ASME A17.1, 2000 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that regulates the top rail and the amount of top car clearance because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-025). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice: On March 15, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Bahia Vista Property Bldg., filed January 24, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 7, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner 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 paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until January 1, 2013, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-026). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice: On March 15, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Bristol Court Assisted Living, filed January 24, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 7, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 8.6.5.8 ASME A17.1, 2004 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires a safety bulkhead on the bottom of the hydraulic jack until March 1, 2013, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-027). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice: On March 15, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from 440 West Condo, filed January 25, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 7, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3 & 3.3.2 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations and platform guards until December 31, 2015, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-028 and VW 2011-029). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice: On March 15, 2011, the Department issued a Final Order that was in response to a Petition for Variance from Sunshine Towers, filed January 27, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37 No. 7 of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance denies the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3, 2.7.4 and 3.9.1, ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations, restricted door openings and normal terminal stopping devices because there is already a variance from firefighter’s service through April 1, 2014, and the additional features required under the new rules will not be installed within a reasonable time period and no hardship from compliance with them has been put forth (VW 2011-032). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013, (850)488-1133. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice: On March 15, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Colonial Square Bldg., filed February 8, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 7, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner 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 paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until February 1, 2016, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-049). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice: On March 15, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Coronet 300, filed February 18, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 9, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner 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 paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until July 1, 2015, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-057).
  • a variance from the Town of Penney Farms, Florida. The petition requests a variance from the paragraph 62-503.430(9)(a), F.A.C., which requires that construction loans for projects sponsored by local governments be repaid within 20 years. The Town of Penney Farms is requesting that their loan, No. WW781040, repayment be extended from 20 years to 30 years due to substantial hardship. The petition has been assigned File No.: OGC File #11-0219.
  • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on December 14, 2010, by H. Garland Granger. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 36, No. 52, of the December 30, 2010, Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of subsection 61H1-33.0033(1), F.A.C., entitled “Obligations of CPA Ethics Course Continuing Education Providers,” that requires that the continuing education provider retain documentation that the course instructor is a certified public accountant who has practiced in a public accounting firm for five of the last ten years. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting, held January 28, 2011, in Tampa, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on March 15, 2011, denied the petition finding that Petitioner had failed to establish that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 473.312, Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance or waiver from subsection 61H1-33.0033(1), F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner had failed to establish that applying the requirements of the aforementioned rule to his circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
  • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance, filed on December 20, 2010, by Natalia Salnova. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 37, No. 2, of the January 14, 2011, Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of paragraph 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), F.A.C., entitled “Number of Sittings, and Granting of Credit, Release of Grades and Completion of Examination, Transition Rules” which requires candidates to pass all four test sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-month period, which begins on the NASBA grade release for the first test section passed. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on January 28, 2011, in Tampa, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on March 15, 2011, granted the petition finding that Petitioner established that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 473.306, Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance from paragraph 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner established that applying the requirements of the aforementioned Rule to her circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
  • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on November 22, 2010, by Jody Michalec. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 36, No. 50, of the December 17, 2010, Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of paragraphs 61H1-27.0041(1)(b), (c) and subsection (2), F.A.C., entitled “One Year of Work Experience,” which lists the requirements for work experience supervision as the subjection of the applicant, during employment, to oversight, guidance and evaluation by a supervisor who had the right to control and direct the applicant as to the result to be accomplished by the work and also as to the means by which the result was to be accomplished and which requires that one year of work experience shall be held and understood to mean the rendition of services such as are customarily performed by full-time, regularly employed staff employees of a certified public accountant during the normal workweek as required by the employing certified public accountant, commencing after the completion of the educational requirements set forth in subsection 61H1-27.002(3), F.A.C. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting, held January 28, 2011, in Tampa, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on March 15, 2011, granted the petition finding that Petitioner had established that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 473.308(4), Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance or waiver from paragraphs 61H1-27.0041(1)(b), (c) and subsection (2), F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner established that applying the requirements of the aforementioned rule to her circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
  • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on December 10, 2010, by Marline Cepoudi Duroseau. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 37, No. 1, January 7, 2011, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of paragraphs 61H1-27.0041(1)(b), (c) and subsection (2), F.A.C., entitled “One Year of Work Experience,” which lists the requirements for work experience supervision as the subjection of the applicant, during employment, to oversight, guidance and evaluation by a supervisor who had the right to control and direct the applicant as to the result to be accomplished by the work and also as to the means by which the result was to be accomplished and which requires that one year of work experience shall be held and understood to mean the rendition of services such as are customarily performed by full-time, regularly employed staff employees of a certified public accountant during the normal workweek as required by the employing certified public accountant, commencing after the completion of the educational requirements set forth in subsection 61H1-27.002(3), F.A.C. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting, held January 28, 2011, in Tampa, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on March 15, 2011, granted the petition finding that Petitioner had established that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 473.308(4), Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance or waiver from paragraphs 61H1-27.0041(1)(b), (c) and subsection (2), F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner established that applying the requirements of the aforementioned rule to her circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
  • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance, filed on December 1, 2010, by Amy Robinson. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 36, No. 51, of the December 23, 2010, Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of paragraph 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), F.A.C., entitled “Number of Sittings, and Granting of Credit, Release of Grades and Completion of Examination, Transition Rules” which requires candidates to pass all four test sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-month period, which begins on the NASBA grade release for the first test section passed. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on January 28, 2011, in Tampa, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on March 15, 2011, granted the petition finding that Petitioner established that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 473.306, Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance from paragraph 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner established that applying the requirements of the aforementioned rule to her circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
  • waiver from Florida Department of Transportation, Application No. 11-0307-2 for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the C-2 Canal, for installation of a concrete shared use path, safety railing, retaining wall, light poles, landscaping and bank stabilization/revetment within the south right of way of C-2, located between S. W. 70th Avenue and SR-5/US-1, Section 35, Township 54 South, Range 40 East, Miami-Dade County, FL. The petition seeks relief from paragraph 40E-6.221(2)(j) and subsections 40E-6.011(4) and (6), Florida Administrative Code, which governs placement of permanent and semi-permanent above-ground structures within 40' of top of canal bank and within designated 100' long equipment staging areas within Works or Lands of the District.
  • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance, filed on December 8, 2010, by David Mrvica. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 36, No. 52, of the December 30, 2011, Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of paragraph 61J1-4.010(1)(c), F.A.C., entitled “Supervision and Training of Registered Trainee Appraisers” which requires that a supervisory appraiser must have been licensed as an appraiser or certified as a residential or general appraiser for at least 48 months to qualify to supervise trainees. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on February 8, 2011, in Orlando, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on March 15, 2011, granted the petition finding that Petitioner established that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 475.6222, Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance from paragraph 61J1-4.010(1)(c), F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner established that applying the requirements of the aforementioned rule to his circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
  • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance, filed on January 5, 2011, by Ronald Ortiz. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 37, No. 3, January 21, 2011, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of paragraph 61J1-4.010(1)(c), F.A.C., entitled “Supervision and Training of Registered Trainee Appraisers” which requires that a supervisory appraiser must have been licensed as an appraiser or certified as a residential or general appraiser for at least 48 months to qualify to supervise trainees. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on February 8, 2011, in Orlando, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on March 15, 2011, granted the petition finding that Petitioner established that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 475.6222, Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance from paragraph 61J1-4.010(1)(c), F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner established that applying the requirements of the aforementioned rule to his circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
  • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance, filed on January 10, 2011, by Jonathan Miles Seither. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 37, No. 3, January 21, 2011, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of paragraph 61J1-4.010(1)(c), F.A.C., entitled “Supervision and Training of Registered Trainee Appraisers” which requires that a supervisory appraiser must have been licensed as an appraiser or certified as a residential or general appraiser for at least 48 months to qualify to supervise trainees. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on February 8, 2011, in Orlando, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on March 15, 2011, denied the petition finding that Petitioner had failed to establish that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 475.6222, Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance from paragraph 61J1-4.010(1)(c), F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner had failed to establish that applying the requirements of the aforementioned Rule to his circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
  • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance, filed on January 10, 2011, by Milton William Seither, IV. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 37, No. 3, January 21, 2011, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of paragraph 61J1-4.010(1)(c), F.A.C., entitled “Supervision and Training of Registered Trainee Appraisers” which requires that a supervisory appraiser must have been licensed as an appraiser or certified as a residential or general appraiser for at least 48 months to qualify to supervise trainees. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on February 8, 2011, in Orlando, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on March 15, 2011, denied the petition finding that Petitioner had failed to establish that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 475.6222, Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance from paragraph 61J1-4.010(1)(c), F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner had failed to establish that applying the requirements of the aforementioned rule to his circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
  • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance, filed on January 5, 2011, by Ira Bellinkoff. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 37, No. 3, January 21, 2011, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of paragraph 61J1-4.010(1)(c), F.A.C., entitled “Supervision and Training of Registered Trainee Appraisers” which requires that a supervisory appraiser must have been licensed as an appraiser or certified as a residential or general appraiser for at least 48 months to qualify to supervise trainees. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on February 8, 2011, in Orlando, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on March 15, 2011, denied the petition finding that Petitioner had failed to establish that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 475.6222, Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance from paragraph 61J1-4.010(1)(c), F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner had failed to establish that applying the requirements of the aforementioned Rule to his circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
  • An order has been issued granting a variance to Manatee Management, LLC for its Material Recovery Facility in Manatee County, Florida. On January 28, 2011, Petitioner requested a variance from paragraph 62-701.710(7)(a), F.A.C., which requires submittal of proof of financial assurance for closure for a waste processing facility as part of the permit application. Petitioner demonstrated that it would suffer a substantial hardship if it was required to comply with this rule. The variance will allow Petitioner to delay providing financial assurance until the facility is actually constructed. No comments were received from the public in response to the Notice of Receipt that was published in the FAW on February 25, 2011.
  • waiver of subsection 65C-15.010(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Chinese Children Adoption Inc., assigned Case No. 11-008W. Subsection 65C-15.010(3), F.A.C. requires a licensed child-placing agency to annually obtain an audit of its financial records.
  • waiver of Chapter 65C-33, Florida Administrative Code, from Hillsborough Kids, Inc. assigned Case No. 11-009W. Chapter 65C-33, F.A.C., relates to Child Welfare Pre-Service Training and Phase II of Child Welfare Training for Licensing Counselors.
  • waiver of paragraph 65C-13.030(5)(g), subsection (11), Florida Administrative Code, from Camelot Community Care, Inc. and Edmonde and Nevers Manigat, assigned Case No. 11-007W. Paragraph 65C-13.030(5)(g), F.A.C., requires each children over 36 months of age may not share a bedroom with a child of the opposite sex.
  • waiver of subsection 65C-15.017(2), Florida Administrative Code, from Children’s Home Society and Jose Aviles, assigned Case No. 11-006W. Subsection 65C-15.017(2), F.A.C., requires agency staff responsible for supervision shall have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or related area of study from an accredited college or university and at least two years of experience in human services or child welfare programs. Four years of experience in human services or child welfare programs may be substituted.
  • waiver from John and Michele Newberry, Application No. 11-0201-1, for issuance of a Right of Way Occupancy Permit for utilization of Works or Lands of the District for the proposed installation of a fence enclosure with 2-10' wide vehicular access gates encroaching 10' (to the top of the canal bank) within the south right of way of the Green Canal at the rear of 6221 Cedar Tree Lane; Section 20, Township 49, Range 26, Collier County. The petition seeks relief from paragraph 40E-6.221(2)(j), Fla. Admin. Code, which governs the placement of above-ground permanent and/or semi-permanent above-ground encroachments within 40' of the top of the canal bank within Works and Lands of the District.
  • Ramada Plaza Hotel. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section of A17.3, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code 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 (VW 2011-089). A copy of the Petition may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 16, 2011, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety received a petition for Atlantis Condo. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3 and 2.7.4, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations and restricted door openings 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 (VW 2011-090). A copy of the Petition may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 16, 2011, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety received a petition for Oasis on Osprey Condo. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section of A17.3 and A17.1, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code 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 (VW 2011-091).
  • waiver of subsection 65C-14.055(4), Florida Administrative Code, from Place of Hope and Chad Vaughan, assigned Case No. 11-010W. subsection 65C-14.055(4), F.A.C., requires staff responsible for the supervision, evaluation and monitoring of the direct child care staff shall have a bachelor's degree in social work, or related area of study from a college or university and at least 3 years of experience working with children.
  • On March 22, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for emergency Variance from The Gulfview Club, filed February 23, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 10, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner 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 paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until January 1, 2017 because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-061). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice: On March 22, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for emergency Variance from Embarq, filed February 23, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 10, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner 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 paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until July 1, 2015 because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-063). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice: On March 22, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for emergency Variance from Sterling on the Gulf, filed February 25, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 10, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner 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 paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-065).
  • an Emergency Variance for paragraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, subsection 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, and Section 6-402.11, 2001 FDA Food Code from Bamboo Noahs located in Fort Lauderdale. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom on the same level be provided for use by customers and employees. They are requesting to utilize bathrooms located on a different level. The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 5 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received on or before 5:00 p.m.

• Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (74)
  • This is a meeting of the Conserve Florida Steering Committee to discuss the progress and future direction of the Conserve Florida Clearinghouse. The primary topics for discussion are an overview of Clearinghouse progress on tasks in the current contract, and the draft scope of work and budget for next year’s contract. ; April 11, 2011, 1:30 p.m. ; 1(888)808-6959; Conference code: 7985110
  • This is a monthly meeting of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board for the purpose of reviewing penalties imposed upon any vehicle or persons under the provisions of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, relating to weights imposed on the highway by the axles and wheels of motor vehicles, to special fuel and motor fuel tax compliance, or to violations of safety regulations. ; April 14, 2011, 8:30 a.m. ; Holiday Inn Express, 9402 Corporate Lake Drive, Tampa, FL 33634
  • To hold a slide review meeting regarding Florida’s Art in State Buildings Program for BT-678 Culture and Society Building. ; April 11, 2011, 9:30 a.m. ; FAU Boca Raton Campus, Bldg. 97, Room 249, Boca Raton, Florida
  • Regular meeting of the Heart of Florida Community Alliance. ; Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 2:30 p.m. ; Department of Children and Families, 1055 US Hwy 17 N., Bartow, FL
  • Regional Council Meeting. ; March 14, 2011, 1:30 p.m. ; Boley, 445 31st N., St., Petersburg, FL
  • The purpose of the Orlando Area 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 among service providers, get informed about upcoming community events, and discuss refugee program service needs and possible solutions to meeting those needs. ; Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon ; City of Orlando Hispanic Office of Local Assistance, 595 N. Primrose Drive, Orlando, FL 32803
  • To conduct the regular business of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. ; April 11, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
  • To conduct the regular business of the Agency on Bay Management. ; April 14, 2011, 9:00 a.m. ; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
  • The Florida Department of Transportation will conduct a public information meeting to provide information on the upcoming boardwalk project at Bayfront Park & The City Pier in Manatee County, Florida. Improvements to be made as part of this project include the construction of a new boardwalk and plaza shelters, parking reconfiguration, installation of lighting, irrigation, trash enclosures, bike racks, signage, and concrete pads for magazine racks, addition of benches, and landscaping. This public information meeting will be an open house format with no formal presentation. Project staff will be available to answer questions regarding project related information. ; May 3, 2011, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ; Anna Maria Community Center, 407 Magnolia Avenue, Anna Maria, Florida
  • General business of the Board. ; Thursday, April 21, 2011; Friday, April 22, 2011, 9:00 a.m. EST or shortly thereafter ; Tampa Airport Marriott, 4200 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, FL 33607
  • Transportation Disadvantaged. ; April 11, 2011, 1:30 p.m. ; Neil Combee Administration Building, Board Room, 330 W. Church Street, Bartow, FL 33830
  • The Hearing Panel of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators. ; Teacher Hearing Panel, April 7, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; Teacher Hearing Panel, April 8, 2011, 8:30 a.m.; Committee Meeting, April 8, 2011, 12:30 p.m. ; Embassy Suites Tampa Airport/Westshore, 555 North Westshore Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33609, (813)875-1555
  • Docket No. 040763-TP – This is a meeting of the Telecommunications Access System Act Advisory Committee established pursuant to Section 427.706, Florida Statutes. The purpose of this committee meeting is to discuss current relevant issues related to relay such as Federal and State Regulatory updates, FTRI equipment distribution services and outreach, current call volumes and other Telecommunications Relay Service updates. If a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the proceedings, Commission staff will attempt to give timely direct notice. Notice of cancellation will also be provided on the Commission’s website (http://www.psc.state.fl.us) under the Hot Topics link found on the home page. Cancellation can also be confirmed by calling the Office of the General Counsel at (850)413-6199. ; Friday, April 8, 2011, 1:30 p.m. ; Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL
  • Regular monthly meeting of the Executive Committee to discuss the upcoming April 20, 2011 Council Meeting (visit our website at: www.ecfrpc.org for map and directions). ; Monday, April 11, 2011, 9:00 a.m. ; 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
  • CTD Rate Calculation Model & Quarterly Report. ; April 14, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; Transit Conference Room, 25490 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, FL
  • Official business of the Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation. Review of mobile home owner applications for compensation for relocation and/or abandonment due to change in land use, and such other business as may come before the board. A schedule for future meetings will be determined. ; Thursday, April 14, 2011, 2:00 p.m. ; Conference call
  • CE/Exams/Public Awareness committee meeting. ; Tuesday, May 10, 2011, 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter ; Via Telephone Conference Call. To connect, dial 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4879516
  • General business, disciplinary and committee meetings of the board. ; Wednesday, May 11, 2011, 12:00 Noon; Thursday, May 12, 2011, 8:00 a.m.; Friday, May 13, 2011, 8:00 a.m. or soon thereafter ; Embassy Suites – Fort Lauderdale, 1100 S.E. 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
  • A Board Workshop concerning the proposed 2011/2012 Fiscal Year Budget will be followed by a Regular Board Meeting. ; Monday, April 18, 2011, 8:30 a.m. ; Tampa Bay Water, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763
  • The Health Information Exchange Legal Work Group will meet to review legal policies for health information exchange including provisions of a participation agreement and other subscription agreements for health information exchange. ; April 15, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • The Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI) Land Based Sources of Pollution (LBSP) Technical Advisory Committee will hold its bi-annual meeting to update committee members and the public on the progress and status of projects currently being conducted. They will also assess the existing data, make recommendations as to what additional information is necessary/required, prioritize data gaps and recommend management action strategies for the future. ; Thursday, May 5, 2011, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday, May 6, 2011, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ; Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center, 8000 North Ocean Drive, Dania Beach, FL 33004
  • The quarterly Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse Advisory Board (MEPIC) Formal Meeting. ; April 15, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ; Florida Department of Law Enforcement Headquarters, 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • Regular recurring meeting to review project status and act on any decisions required of the Committee. ; Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon ; Caldwell Building, Executive Room 114, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9997256
  • General Business Meeting. ; Second Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. ; County Agent’s Office, 275 N Mulberry, Monticello, FL 32344
  • Coastal Rivers Basin Board Meeting: Consider Basin business including Basin Board review of Cooperative Funding proposals and associated budgetary implications for fiscal year 2012. Some Board members may participate in the meeting via communications media technology. ; Thursday, April 14, 2011, 1:00 p.m. ; SWFWMD Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
  • Peace River Basin Board Meeting: Consider Basin business including Basin Board review of Cooperative Funding proposals and associated budgetary implications for fiscal year 2012. Some Board members may participate in the meeting via communications media technology. ; Friday, April 8, 2011, 9:30 a.m. ; SWFWMD Bartow Service Office, 170 Century Boulevard, Bartow, FL 33830 (Note: this is a change of location from the published calendar)
  • The purpose of this hearing is for the Commission to: (1) take final action to determine the need, pursuant to Section 403.519, Florida Statutes (F.S.), for the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County’s (SWA) expansion of its existing renewable energy electrical power plant located at its solid waste process and disposal site in Palm Beach County; (2) approve a purchase power contract between SWA and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and approve advanced funding for SWA and associated regulatory accounting and cost recovery treatment for FPL (cost recovery issues); and (3) to consider any motions or other matters that may be pending at the time of the hearing. The Commission may rule on any such motions from the bench or may take the matters under advisement. This proceeding shall: (1) allow SWA and FPL to present evidence and testimony in support of their petition for a determination of need for the proposed renewable energy electrical power plant and approval of the purchase power contract and associated cost recovery issues; (2) permit any intervenors to present testimony and exhibits concerning this matter; (3) permit members of the public who are not parties to the proceeding the opportunity to present testimony concerning this matter; and (4) allow for such other purposes as the Commission may deem appropriate. PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Any member of the public who wishes to offer testimony should be present at the beginning of the hearing on Monday, April 25, 2011. By providing public testimony, a person does not become a party to the proceeding. To become an official party of record, you must file a Petition for Intervention at least five days before the final hearing, pursuant to the requirements contained in Rule 25-22.039, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). All witnesses shall be subject to cross-examination at the conclusion of their testimony. The hearing will be governed by the provisions of Chapter 120, F.S.; Section 403.519, F.S.; and Chapters 25-22 and 28-106, F.A.C. Only issues relating to the need for the renewable energy electrical power plant, approval of the purchase power contract and approval of the associated cost recovery issues will be heard at the April 25, 2011, hearing. Separate public hearings may be held before the Division of Administrative Hearings to consider environmental and other impacts of the proposed power plant, as required by the “Power Plant Siting Act,” Sections 403.501-.518, F.S. ; Monday, April 18, 2011, 1:30 p.m. PREHEARING CONFERENCE Docket No. 110018-EU – Joint petition for modification to determination of need for expansion of an existing renewable energy electrical power plant in Palm Beach County by Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County and Florida Power & Light Company, and for approval of associated regulatory accounting and purchased power agreement cost recovery. PLACE: Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE PREHEARING: The purpose of this prehearing conference is to consider (1) the simplification of the issues; (2) the identification of the positions of the parties on the issues; (3) the possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents which will avoid unnecessary proof; (4) the identification of the exhibits; (5) the establishment of an order of witnesses; and (6) such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action. HEARING DATE AND TIME: Monday, April 25, 2011, 9:30 a.m. ; Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
  • The Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council board will hold its regular monthly meeting to discuss issues affecting Southwest Florida. ; Thursday, April 21, 2011, 9:00 a.m. ; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1st Floor Conference Room, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL
  • The SWFRPC’s Regional Watersheds Committee will hold its monthly meeting to discuss water quality issues affecting Southwest Florida. ; Thursday, April 21, 2011, immediately following the SWFRPC Board Meeting ; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1st Floor Conference Room, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL.
  • The SWFRPC’s Executive Committee will be holding a meeting to discuss the committees of the Council. ; Thursday, April 21, 2011 immediately following the SWFRPC Board Meeting. ; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL
  • Regular monthly meeting of the SSRC Board of Trustees. ; Monday, April 11, 2011, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. or until Board business is concluded ; Turlington Building, Room 1721, 325 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL
  • A. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Call to Order / Roll Call 2. Minutes of January 27, 2011 board meeting (Motion required) 3. Guest Introductions B. PORTFOLIO REVIEW & ADMINISTRATOR REPORT 1. Portfolio Managers Report a. Economic Review b. Asset & Rate Comparison c. Portfolio Review d. Discussion regarding out-of-state deposits, Yankee CD’s and statutory authority 2. Administrator Report a. First quarter 2010 unaudited financial report (Motion required) b. Checking Account Review c. 2011 Budget update d. 2010 Audit (Motion required) C. OTHER ITEMS 1. Marketing ; Tuesday, April 19, 2011, 1:00 p.m. ; Venice City Hall, Community Hall, 401 West Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285
  • Well Drillers Advisory Committee (WDAC) Meeting. Some members of the District’s Governing Board and Basin Boards may also attend the meeting. ; Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 1:30 p.m. ; SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 N., Tampa, FL 33637
  • Mid & South Pinellas District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; June 16, 2011; September 15, 2011, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon, EST/EDT ; Enoch Davis Ctr., 1111 18th Ave. S., MOD-A, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (NOTE: Meeting location has changed since original submission that was published in the 12/23/10, Vol. 36/51 issue of the FAW)
  • Continued discussion of issues relating to correctional health care in the Florida Department of Corrections. ; April 14, 2011, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ; 4030 Esplanade Way, Bldg. 4030, Room 280 N., Tallahassee, FL 32399; Phone Number: 1(888)808-6959 (Toll Free); Conference Code: 5391969
  • To conduct the regular business of the Alachua County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board. ; April 13, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; Jack Durrance Auditorium, County Administration Building, 12 Southeast 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida
  • The Department is cancelling the telephonic meeting of the Landfill Sinkhole Technical Advisory Group that was noticed in the March 25 edition of the FAW. ; April 5, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; Teleconference
  • This day is designated for Wireless Service Provider Cost Recovery Proposals; however, if time permits Board could discuss other issues as public meeting. ; May 18-19, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – until conclusion of business PLACE: Telephone Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 4149636 GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To discuss general business. DATE AND TIME: June 14, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – until conclusion of business PLACE: Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 152, Tallahassee, FL GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This day is designated for Grant Committee Meeting. DATE AND TIME: June 15, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – until conclusion of business PLACE: Department of Management Services, 4040 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL DATE AND TIME: June 16, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – until conclusion of business PLACE: Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 152, Tallahassee, FL DATES AND TIME: July 13-14, 2011, 9:00 a.m. until conclusion of business ; Telephone Conference call 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 4149636
  • Conduct Council Business for administering the Myakka River as a Wild and Scenic River. ; April 15, 2011, 8:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ; Lemon Bay Park, 570 Bay Park Blvd., Englewood, FL 34223
  • A public hearing to solicit input on services provided by the Collier County ParaTransit Program and LCB meeting. ; April 6, 2011, 2:00 p.m. ; Collier County South Regional Library, Regional Meeting Room, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples, Florida
  • The Authority Board of Directors will hold a meeting for the purpose of discussing the implementation of the statewide Florida e-filing portal. ; April 14, 2011, 11:00 a.m. ; Judicial Meeting Room, Supreme Court Building, 500 South Duval St., Tallahassee, FL 32399
  • General Council business. ; Friday, April 8, 2011, 10:00 a.m., EDT ; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Pass Code 7857968
  • Planning April Alliance agenda. ; April 7, 2011, 1:00 p.m. ; DCF Benton Building, 337 North US Highway 1, Suite 327D, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
  • Bi-Monthly meeting. ; April 29, 2011, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ; Children’s Service Council St. Lucie County, 546 N.W. University Blvd., Suite 201, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
  • This meeting will be held to discuss the daily functions and activities of the Commission. ; Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 9:00 a.m. ; This is a telephonic meeting. Please contact Casey Snipes at (850)488-7082, x 1001 or casey.snipes@fchr.myflorida.com for the call-in information.
  • To hold an image review meeting and selection of finalist for entries in the AiSB Performing Arts Center Project, UCF 528. ; Friday, April 1, 2011, 1:00 p.m. ; University of Central Florida, CAH Dean’s Office, Room 192, Orlando, Florida
  • Docket No. 100126-WU – Application for increase in water rates in Marion County by C.F.A.T. H2O, Inc. The purpose of the meeting is to give customers and other interested persons an opportunity to offer comments regarding the quality of service the utility provides, the proposed rate increase, and to ask questions and comment on other issues. A representative from the Utility may also be in attendance. One or more of the Commissioners of the Florida Public Service Commission may attend and participate in this meeting. All persons who wish to comment are urged to be present at the beginning of the meeting, since the meeting may be adjourned early if no customers are present. For questions, contact Commission staff, Bart Fletcher at (850)413-7017. Emergency Cancellation of Customer Meeting If a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the meeting, Commission staff will attempt to give timely direct notice to the parties. Notice of cancellation of the meeting will also be provided on the Commission’s website (http://www.psc.state.fl.us/) under the Hot Topics link found on the home page. Cancellation can also be confirmed by calling the Office of the General Counsel at (850)413-6199. ; Thursday, April 28, 2011, 6:00 p.m.; The Community Room, Ocala Police Department, 402 S. Pine Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
  • 1) Industrial Advisory Committee meeting; and 2) Public Supply Advisory Committee meeting: Discuss committee business. ; 1) Tuesday, April 19, 2011, 9:00 a.m. and 2) Tuesday, April 19, 2011, 1:00 p.m. ; SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 US Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL 33637
  • Docket No. 100128-WU – Application for increase in water rates in Gulf County by Lighthouse Utilities Company, Inc. The purpose of the meeting is to give customers and other interested persons an opportunity to offer comments regarding the quality of service the utility provides, the proposed rate increase, and to ask questions and comment on other issues. A representative from the Utility may also be in attendance. One or more of the Commissioners of the Florida Public Service Commission may attend and participate in this meeting. All persons who wish to comment are urged to be present at the beginning of the meeting, since the meeting may be adjourned early if no customers are present. For questions, contact Commission staff, Tonya Linn at (850)413-6934. Emergency Cancellation of Customer Meeting If a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the meeting, Commission staff will attempt to give timely direct notice to the parties. Notice of cancellation of the meeting will also be provided on the Commission’s website (http://www.psc.state.fl.us/) under the Hot Topics link found on the home page. Cancellation can also be confirmed by calling the Office of the General Counsel at (850)413-6199. ; Wednesday, May 4, 2011, 6:00 p.m.; The Centennial Building, 300 Allen Memorial Way, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
  • To conduct hearings pursuant to Section 121.23, Florida Statutes, and to consider other matters related to the business of the Commission. ; April 18, 2011, 8:30 a.m. ; Hilton Garden Inn, Pensacola Airport/Medical Center, 1144 Airport Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida 32504
  • This meeting will consist of: Review and approve drug use criteria and standards for both prospective and retrospective drug use reviews, apply these criteria and standards in the application of the DUR activities, review and report the results of drug use reviews, and recommend and evaluate educational intervention programs. ; Saturday, April 30, 2011, 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ; Tampa Airport Marriott, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, FL 33607
  • General business of the corporation. This is an AMENDED Notice. This meeting will now be held via telephone conference call. Telephone Conference #: 1(866)895-8146, Passcode: 30295716. ; AMENDED Notice. April 20, 2011, 10:00 a.m. (EST).; Telephone Conference #: 1(866)895-8146, Passcode: 30295716, Hyatt Regency Tampa, Two Tampa City Center, Tampa, FL
  • The Council will receive reports and recommendations from its committees for proposals to be included in its 2011 Report to the Governor and Legislature. ; Thursday, May 19, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon ; Conference Call, 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 9229760
  • The Florida Department of Transportation will conduct a Section 106 Historic Properties Public Workshop to seek input for the proposed project of US 301 (Gall Blvd.) from SR 39 to South of CR 54 in relation to two historic properties. This Workshop is being held in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, and regulations set forth in 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 800. The Workshop focuses on the historic properties known as the Downtown Zephyrhills Historic District and Clyde’s Cottages. Two alternatives and their relationship to the two historic properties will be shown at the public workshop. The Historic District is listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) while the Clyde’s Cottages site is eligible for listing in the NRHP. A portion of the historic district is located along 7th Street, between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue. Clyde’s Cottages is located adjacent to US 301 at 3927 Old Crystal Springs Road. ; Wednesday, April 27, 2011, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ; Alice Hall Community Center, 38116 5th Avenue, Zephyrhills, FL 33542
  • The Council will receive reports and recommendations from its committees for proposals to be included in its 2011 Report. ; Monday, April 4, 2011; Monday, May 2, 2011; Monday, June 6, 2011, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Executive Committee PLACE: Conference Call 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 9229760 Continuum of Care Committee DATES AND TIME: Wednesday, April 13, 2011; Wednesday, May 11, 2011; Wednesday, June 8, 2011, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PLACE: Conference Call 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 9229760 Data Collection Committee DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, May 4, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PLACE: Conference Call 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 9229760 Affordable Housing Committee DATES AND TIME: Wednesday, April 20, 2011; Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PLACE: Conference Call 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 9229760 Legal and Law Enforcement Committee DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, May 6, 2011, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ; Conference Call 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 9229760
  • Meeting of stakeholders to discuss the agency’s implementation of iBudget Florida. ; April 12, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; April 12, 2011, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.; April 14, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; April 14, 2011, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. One or both sessions on April 14, 2011 will be held if the April 12, 2011 web-ex/telephone conference call is cancelled due to conflicts with the Legislative session or if additional time for discussion is needed. ; Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Suite 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
  • Alternatives Public Workshop for a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for proposed improvements to Fletcher Avenue between Bruce B. Downs Blvd. and I-75 in Hillsborough County, CIP No. 69606. The proposed improvements involve widening existing Fletcher Avenue from four to six lanes throughout the project limits. The meeting will be conducted in an open house format with no formal presentation. ; April 21, 2011, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ; Hilton Garden Inn Tampa North, 13305 Tampa Oaks Boulevard, Temple Terrace, Florida 33637
  • Public Information Meeting for the State Road (SR) A1A/5 Street Roadway Project from West Avenue to Collins Avenue, FIN No. 414636-1-52-01. ; Thursday, April 14, 2011, 6:30 p.m. ; Police Athletic League, 999 11 Street, Miami Beach, Florida
  • Governing Board to discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters, and may include an amendment to the District’s Fiscal Year 2011 budget to revise revenues and expenditures.; Projects & Lands Committee Meeting, April 13, 2011, 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 Audit & Finance Committee Meeting DATE AND TIME: April 13, 2011, 10:30 a.m. PLACE: SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 Workshop Meeting DATE AND TIME: April 13, 2011, 1:00 p.m. PLACE: SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 Regular Business Meeting DATE AND TIME: April 14, 2011, 9:00 a.m. ; SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 All or part of these meetings may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation by Governing Board members. The Governing Board may take official action at the meeting on any item appearing on the agenda and on any item that is added to the agenda as a result of a change to the agenda approved by the presiding officer of the meeting pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes. If Workshop items are not discussed on 4/13, the items may be discussed on 4/14.
  • To conduct the monthly meeting of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. ; April 15, 2011, 9:30 a.m. ; Indian River State College, Wolf High Technology Center, 2400 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997
  • To discuss the Endowment Campaign for Mission San Luis and other operational matters. ; April 12, 2011, 10:30 a.m. ; Office of the Secretary of State, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL
  • For cases previously heard by the panel. ; April 21, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (888)808-6959 code 2458182.
  • To present and give the public opportunity to provide comments on the water quality models and general approach in the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for nutrients and dissolved oxygen for the Caloosahatchee River and tributaries. Any and all written comments should be directed to: Mr. Jan Mandrup-Poulsen, Watershed Assessment Section, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Stone Road, M.S. 3555, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, e-mail: jan.mandrup-poulsen@dep.state.fl.us. ; April 12, 2011, 1:30 p.m. ; South Florida Water Management District, Lower West Coast Regional Service Center, 1st Floor, Conference Room, 2301 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901
  • The WRPC Board of Directors will meet to conduct the regular business of the Council. ; Thursday, April 21, 2011, 7:00 p.m. ; Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 S. W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-0323
  • Chairman report, Committee updates, and other organizational matters regarding the committees. ; Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 9:30 a.m., Training Subcommittee; Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 10:30 a.m., Local Emergency Planning Committee ; Hernando County Emergency Operations Center, 18900 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34601
  • The agenda topic will be investment management. ; April 14, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at (941)378-7408
  • State of Florida Historic Preservation Training Initiative grant solicitation review and ranking. For additional information, please contact: Historic Preservation Grants Staff, 1(800)847-7278 or visit www.flheritage.com/grants. ; April 26, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ; R.A. Gray Building, Room 307, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
  • Educational Advisory Review Committee Meeting. Review applications for licensure and other general business of the committee. ; April 20, 2011, 11:00 a.m. (EST) or soon thereafter ; Hyatt Regency Tampa, Two Tampa City Center, Tampa, FL
  • To discuss proposed rule language and conduct general business. ; April 11, 2011, 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible ; Telephone Number: (888)808-6959 when prompted, enter conference code 2453454
  • Preserve America Grant Panelist Orientation Webinar for the 2012 State of Florida Historic Preservation Training Initiative. For additional information, please contact: Historic Preservation Grants Staff, 1(800)847-7278 or visit www.flheritage.com/grants. ; April 14, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ; Online Workshop (Webinar)
  • The Department will be soliciting input and ideas regarding the Community Based Care Lead Agency procurement model, which currently employs an Invitation to Negotiate process under Section 298.057(1)(c), Florida Statutes. This workshop is one of three workshops to be held in the State of Florida for this purpose. Notice of the other two workshops, scheduled for April 13, 2011, in Tallahassee and April 21, 2011, in West Palm Beach will be separately advertised. These workshops will be organized to provide a brief overview and to allow up to two and a half hours of public input for the Department's consideration. Persons and organizations interested in improving the Community Based Care Lead Agency procurement process are encouraged to attend. The purpose of this workshop is not to develop a program for future implementation, draft a solicitation or to receive input on the drafting of a solicitation, but to receive public input on potential improvements to the existing Community Based Care Lead Agency procurement process. The Department will retain sole responsibility for drafting any procurement for Community Based Care Lead Agency services. ; April 20, 2011, 9:00 a.m. ; 400 West Robinson Street, Suite 1006, Orlando, Florida 32801
  • The Department will be soliciting input and ideas regarding the Community Based Care Lead Agency procurement model, which currently employs an Invitation to Negotiate process under Section 298.057(1)(c), Florida Statutes. This workshop is one of three workshops to be held in the State of Florida for this purpose. Notice of the other two workshops, scheduled for April 20, 2011, in Orlando and April 21, 2011, in West Palm Beach will be separately advertised. These workshops will be organized to provide a brief overview and to allow up to two and a half hours of public input for the Department’s consideration. Persons and organizations interested in improving the Community Based Care Lead Agency procurement process are encouraged to attend. The purpose of this workshop is not to develop a program for future implementation, draft a solicitation or to receive input on the drafting of a solicitation, but to receive public input on potential improvements to the existing Community Based Care Lead Agency procurement process. The Department will retain sole responsibility for drafting any procurement for Community Based Care Lead Agency services. ; April 13, 2011, 9:00 a.m. ; 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 4, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700
  • The Department will be soliciting input and ideas regarding the Community Based Care Lead Agency procurement model, which currently employs an Invitation to Negotiate process under Section 298.057(1)(c), Florida Statutes. This workshop is one of three workshops to be held in the State of Florida for this purpose. Notice of the other two workshops, scheduled for April 20, 2011, in Orlando and April 13, 2011, in Tallahassee will be separately advertised. These workshops will be organized to provide a brief overview and to allow up to two and a half hours of public input for the Department’s consideration. Persons and organizations interested in improving the Community Based Care Lead Agency procurement process are encouraged to attend. The purpose of this workshop is not to develop a program for future implementation, draft a solicitation or to receive input on the drafting of a solicitation, but to receive public input on potential improvements to the existing Community Based Care Lead Agency procurement process. The Department will retain sole responsibility for drafting any procurement for Community Based Care Lead Agency services. ; April 21, 2011, 9:00 a.m. ; 111 South Sapodilla Avenue, Conference Room #1, 3rd Floor, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • Regular scheduled meeting of the Governor and Cabinet. The State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as Executive Director’s reports; approval of fiscal sufficiency of state bond issues; approval of sale of local bonds at an interest rate in excess of statutory interest rate limitation; report on investment performance; designation of banks as depositories for state funds; adoption of rules and regulations; investment of state funds pursuant to Chapter 215, F.S.; and consideration of other matters within its authority pursuant to Chapters 215 and 344, F.S., and Section 16 of Article IX of the Florida Constitution of 1885, as continued by subsection 9(c) of Article XII of the Florida Constitution of 1968. The Division of Bond Finance of the State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which will deal with the issuance of State bonds, arbitrage compliance and related matters. The Financial Services Commission will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include, but not be limited to, matters relating to rulemaking for all activities concerning insurers and other risk bearing entities, including licensing, rates, policy forms, market conduct, claims, adjusters, issuance of certificates of authority, solvency, viatical settlements, premium financing, and administrative supervision, as provided under the Insurance Code or Chapter 636, F.S., and for all activities relating to the regulation of banks, credit unions, other financial institutions, finance companies, and the securities industry. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include the administration of the Department as well as actions taken to further the Department’s mission of providing assistance to veterans and their dependents, pursuant to Section 292.05, F.S. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as approval of agency policies, taking agency action with regard to administrative procedure matters, and considering other matters within its authority pursuant to Florida Statutes. The Department of Law Enforcement will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include but not be limited to such matters as transfer of agency funds or positions, formulation of Departmental Rules, administrative procedure matters, submittal of reports as required, enter into contracts as authorized and to consider other matters within its authority pursuant to Chapters 20, 23, 120 and 943, F.S. The Department of Revenue will act on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include approval of rules, legislative concept proposals, contracts over $100,000, Departmental budgets, taking final action on formal and informal hearings under Chapter 120, F.S., and consideration of other matters within its authority. The Department of Education will finalize agency action on the business of the Florida Department of Education. The Administration Commission will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include such matters as to create or transfer agency funds or positions, approve Career Service rules, administrative procedure matters, environmental matters arising under Chapter 380, F.S., comprehensive planning issues pursuant to Section 163.3184, F.S., determine sheriffs’ budget matters, and consider other matters within its authority pursuant to Chapters 110, 215 and 216, F.S. The Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda including appeals of local government development orders in areas of critical state concern or of developments of regional impact under Section 380.07, F.S.; and review of water management matters under Chapter 373, F.S. The Commission will also review Department of Environmental Protection’s rules and orders which, prior to July 1, 1993, the Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the head of the Department of Natural Resources, had authority to issue or promulgate. The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include such matters as mineral leases or sales, state or sovereign land leases, sales, exchanges, dedications, and easements, Conservation and Recreation Lands (CARL) and other land purchases; land planning matters and other matters within its authority. Additionally, the Board will take action on matters presented by the Marine Fisheries Commission as set forth in Sections 370.025, 370.026 and 370.027, F.S., and matters pertaining to the Office of Greenways Management, the Office responsible for the management of lands which formerly fell within the Cross Florida Barge Canal project corridor. The Department of Environmental Protection, while not a Cabinet agency, will present for consideration on its agenda those matters required by law to be reviewed by the Governor and Cabinet and those pertaining to the siting of power plants, electric and natural gas transmission lines and hazardous waste facilities; coastal zone management consistency and standards adopted by the Environmental Regulation Commission. ; April 19, 2011, 1:00 p.m., CDT; Bay County Government Center, 840 West 11th Street, Panama City, Florida

• Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (6)
  • Mr. Jack A. Butler; The Board declined to issue a declaratory statement because the question posed by the Petitioner requested an answer which would amount to a broad statement of agency policy.
  • T. S. Madson, d/b/a Florida Land Surveyors Council ; The Board declined to issue a declaratory statement because the question posed by the Petitioner is moot, the Petition requested an answer which would amount to a statement of broad agency policy, and the Petitioner failed to allege in the Petition a sufficient set of particular circumstances to allow the Board to respond to the Petition.
  • David Kline, unit owner, In Re: Greenway Village South Management, Inc., Docket No. 2011005210,; The division declined to issue a declaratory statement because the division does not enforce the provisions of governing documents; or issue a statement concerning issues that have already occurred.
  • Paul Milberg, Esq., for North Tower at the Point Condominium Association, Inc. and South Tower at the Point Condominium Association, Inc.; Whether the Point of Aventura Maintenance Association, Inc. is a master condominium association as defined by Section 718.103(2), Florida Statutes.
  • Club Madonna, Docket Number DS 2011-015. ; The Petitioner requests a declaratory statement inquiring whether an entertainment club may permit its patrons to supply and consume their own alcoholic beverages on premises without the club obtaining an alcoholic beverage license. The entertainment club would not offer storage for the alcoholic beverages or any supplies for the consumption of the alcoholic beverages; except for non-alcoholic drinks already sold on the premises. The patrons would bring their own alcoholic beverages into the club and maintain custody of the beverages while on the premises. No payment would be made to the entertainment club for consumption of alcohol on premises by its patrons. Petitioner inquires whether such a practice without an alcoholic beverage license would be in violation of the Florida Beverage Laws, Chs. 561-565, F.S.
  • Brian Boehman, Ph.D.; The petition was granted. As a licensed school psychologist with training and experience in vocational rehabilitation, Petitioner has the ability to apply and interpret the results of personality assessments on behalf of his vocational rehabilitation clients.

• Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing (7)
  • Expressway Authorities, Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority
  • Regional Planning Councils, Central Florida Regional Planning Council
  • Other Agencies and Organizations, 6th Judicial Circuit Court
  • Regional Planning Councils, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
  • The Florida State University Procedures Relating to Faculty Appointments
  • Department of Education, University of South Florida
  • Department of Education, Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University

• Miscellaneous (14)
  • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
  • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
  • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
  • Department of Community Affairs, Division of Community Planning
  • Department of Community Affairs, Division of Community Planning
  • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
  • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Other Agencies and Organizations, Hardee County Economic Development Authority
  • Other Agencies and Organizations, Hardee County Economic Development Authority