- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (2)
-
an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Salad Yard located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have an approved plumbing system installed to transport potable water and wastewater. They are requesting to utilize holding tanks to provide potable water and to collect wastewater at the handwash and three-compartment sinks.
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 before 5:00 p.m.
-
On May 27, 2016, the Agency for Health Care Administration entered an order disposing of the Amended Petition for Rule Waiver filed by the Consolidated Group of Tampa, Inc. d/b/a Ybor City Healthcare and Rehabilitation on April 26, 2016 and advertised in Vol. 42, No. 87, Florida Administrative Register on May 4, 2016. The Petition was assigned Agency Case Number 2016004791. The Agency for Health Care Administration has issued a Final Order granting a temporary waiver from 59A-4.203(1)(a), F.A.C, which provides criteria for use of financial statements required to be eligible for a Gold Seal designation for nursing home facilities. The temporary waiver is granted to Petitioner for a period expiring on May 27, 2017 upon a finding that the purpose of the underlying statute will be achieved by other means and that application of the rule to Petitioner would create a substantial hardship.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (15)
-
The Special Needs Shelter Interagency Committee Meeting is being hosted by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Preparedness and Response, to identify and resolve challenges related to special needs shelters that are not currently addressed in the state comprehensive plan. The meeting shall also serve as a forum to develop policies and procedures which support sheltering best practices throughout the state. The continuation of the committee work assures the best quality service to clients with special medical needs and Florida’s vulnerable populations.; Tuesday, June 28, 2016, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., ET; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Capital Circle Office Center (CCOC), Conference Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399; conference call-in number: 1(888)670-3525, participant PIN: 848 155 3898#
-
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.; July 14, 2016, starting at 8:30am; Florida Department of Transportation Auditorium, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
-
Meeting of the Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization.; June 22, 2016, 9:30 a.m.; Highlands County Commission Chambers
600 South Commerce Avenue
Sebring, FL 33875
-
Announcing a Technical Meeting for the Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) for Kings Bay and Crystal River Springs. Topics will include a review of the BMAP process and a presentation on the nutrient source inventory for the basin. The BMAP is the means for implementation of the adopted Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs).; June 23, 2016, 2:00 p.m.; Crystal River City Hall
123 NW Highway 19.
Crystal River, FL 34428
-
To consider cases where Probable Cause has previously been found.; Tuesday, June 28, 2016 @ 10:00 a.m.; Meet Me Telephone: 1-888-670-3525
Public Passcode: 2681213003
-
The Executive Committee of the Gulf Consortium will conduct a Board of Directors preview meeting, consisting of a planning grant application update; work orders under the State Expenditure Plan; and, conduct other business. In accordance with section 163.01, the location of the conference call is the Florida Association of Counties, 100 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301.; June 16, 2016, 2:00 pm, ET; Dial-In Number: 1-888-670-3525
Participant Passcode: 998 449 5298#
-
General business of the board; June 17, 2016, 1:00 p.m; Telephone conference: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 6607485549
-
The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council's Budget and Personnel Committee will meet to discuss Council's proposed budget for FY 2016-2017.; July 6, 2016, 9:30 a.m.; Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
421 SW Camden Avenue
Stuart, Florida 34994
-
Governing Board Meeting, Committee Meetings and Public Hearing: Consider SWFWMD business. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of communications media technology in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members.; Tuesday, June 28, 2016; 9 a.m.; District’s Brooksville Office, 2379 Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34604
-
• Meeting Minutes: 5/16, 5/17 & 6/1
• Bond Resolution No. 16-08: Classical Preparatory, Inc.
• Bond Resolution No. 16-09: Palm Bay Academy, Inc.
• Presentation: The Pine School, Inc.
• Other Business / Project Updates; Wednesday, June 15, 2016, 2:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.; South Conference Room
Offices of Enterprise Florida, Inc.
800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100
Orlando, FL 32803
-
At this workshop, Florida Housing intends to solicit comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL) Request for Applications (RFAs) issued in 2015 and early 2016, and the RFA process in general. Florida Housing hopes to encourage a good discussion about what’s working, what’s not working, and what can be improved. Staff will also discuss the following criteria that will be included in some of the RFAs: Areas of Opportunity, SAIL Workforce Housing funding, and National Housing Trust Fund, as well as the development and management proficiency criteria that will be tied to future allocations. The tentative 2016/2017 RFA funding amounts and time line for the RFAs expected to be issued during the remainder of 2016 and first half of 2017 is available at http://www.floridahousing.org/Developers/MultiFamilyPrograms/RFATimeLines/
The agenda for the workshop will be posted to the FHFC website prior to the workshop. A WebBoard notice will be issued when this information is available.
; July 21, 2016, 1:30 p.m. (Eastern); Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport, 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd., Orlando, FL 32827, 407-825-1234. Note: This workshop will not be accessible via telephone.
-
Presentation of the proposed unit management plan update for Haw Creek Preserve State Park.; Wednesday, June 15, 2016, 5:00 p.m. (ET); The Tomoka Recreation Hall at Tomoka State Park, 2099 North Beach Street, Ormond Beach, Florida 32174.
-
Presentation and discussion of the proposed unit management plan update for Haw Creek Preserve State Park with the advisory group members.; Thursday, June 16, 2016, 9:00 a.m. (ET); The Tomoka Recreation Hall at Tomoka State Park, 2099 North Beach Street, Ormond Beach, Florida 32174.
-
A. For the purpose of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), notice is hereby given that the Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority (the "Authority") will hold a public meeting and hearing on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Noon or as soon thereafter as practicable, at the Offices of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, 542 East Park Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, or by teleconference at (866 578 5716, to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing the issuance by the Authority of not to exceed $34,000,000 initial aggregate principal amount of its Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority Revenue Bonds (Flagler College, Inc. Project) in one or more series (the "Bonds") the proceeds of which will be loaned to Flagler College, Inc. (“Flagler College”).
Approximately $18,000,000 of the loan proceeds will be allocated for the purposes of refunding all or a portion of the outstanding Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 (Flagler College Project) the proceeds of which were used to finance certain capital improvements to the Flagler College campus located in Saint Augustine, Florida, including, without limitation, (i) the acquisition and renovation of three three-story buildings containing approximately 64,000 square feet and the site therefore containing approximately 4.44 acres, and the construction of one or more additional buildings on such site, to be used for classrooms, faculty offices, administrative offices and/or student housing, located at 1 Malaga Street, St. Augustine, Florida (the “Malaga Site”), and the acquisition and installation of related fixtures, furnishings and equipment, and (ii) the acquisition, construction and installation of certain other capital projects in accordance with the capital improvement program of the Flagler College, located on the campus of the Flagler College, the main address of which is 74 King Street in St. Augustine, Florida 32804, all owned or to be owned and operated by the Flagler College.
Approximately $16,000,000 of the loan proceeds will be allocated for the purposes of partially funding projects on the campus of Flagler College including construction of a student residence building located at 1 Malaga Street, St. Augustine, Florida, 32084 consisting of a 52,800 square foot three story residence hall with 148 single bedrooms, nine student lounges/study rooms and three laundry rooms. Construction of a 13,728 square foot, two story commons building will connect the FEC Building C to the new residence located at 1 Malaga Street, St. Augustine, Florida, 32084. This building will have a convenience store and a grill, fitness room, multipurpose area, student lounges, and offices. Construction of a new five-level parking garage which will have approximately 551 parking spaces to be located at 1 Malaga Street. Certain other renovations to residence halls, classrooms, the library, upgrading the HVAC system and roofing projects, all at the main address of the campus which is 74 King Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32804. Renovations to Anderson Cottage located at 48 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32804. All of the improvements financed or refinanced with proceeds of the Bonds (the “Project”) will be owned by Flagler College.
The Bonds shall be payable solely from the revenues derived by the Authority from a loan agreement and other financing documents between the Authority and Flagler College. Such Bonds and the interest thereon shall not constitute an indebtedness of the Authority within the meaning of any constitutional provision or limitation or pledge of the general credit or taxing power of the Authority, the State of Florida or any political subdivision or agency thereof. Issuance of the Bonds shall be subject to several conditions including satisfactory documentation, the approval by bond counsel as to the tax-exempt status of the interest on all or a portion of the Bonds and receipt of necessary approvals for the financing.
The aforementioned meeting and hearing will be conducted in a manner that provides a reasonable opportunity to be heard for persons with different views of both the issuance of the Bonds and the Project. Persons wishing to express their views may appear at the hearing or may submit their views in writing regarding the proposed issuance of the Bonds and the Project. Comments made at the hearing are for the consideration of the members of the Authority and will not bind any legal action to be taken by the Authority.
All persons for or against said approval can be heard at said time and place. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Authority with respect to such meeting, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of such hearing or meeting is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
Subsequent to the public hearing, the Governor of Florida will be required to approve the Bonds, in accordance with Section 147(f) of the Code, prior to issuance thereof by the Authority.
B. Any other matters that may come before the Authority.
; Wednesday, June 22, 2016,
12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m.
; The Offices of: The Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, 542 East Park Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, and by teleconference at (866) 578.5716 Conference Code 6813188
-
The webinar is intended to assist grant applicants in understanding the Special Category Grant Program and provide information on how to complete the Special Category Grant Application. Information on how to attend the online webinar may be obtained by visiting the Historic Preservation Grants website at http://flheritage.com/grants/.; Thursday, June 16, 2016, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; Webinar/Room 404, R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399