- Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking (2)
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The Department of Children and Families intends to amend rule 65C-28.008, Relative Caregiver Program, to implement legislative changes expanding the Relative Caregiver Program to include financial assistance payments for approved nonrelative caregivers. The amended rule will accomplish the following: establish procedures for processing nonrelative caregiver financial assistance applications; establish procedures for assessing and approving nonrelative caregivers for financial assistance payment; establish eligibility criteria for nonrelative caregivers requesting financial assistance payments; and incorporate by reference the Nonrelative Caregiver Financial Assistance application and a Notice of Action form.
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Chapters 2011-229, L.O.F., and 2013-46, L.O.F., amend Section 220.13(1)(e), F.S., to require adjustments for I.R.C. section 179 expense and bonus depreciation. These provisions were added to the Internal Revenue Code by the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, and the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12C-1.013, F.A.C. (Adjusted Federal Income Defined), is to update the provisions for adjustments to federal income for Florida income tax purposes and to establish procedures for reporting the additions and claiming the subtractions required by Section 220.13(1)(e), F.S.
- Proposed Rules (5)
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The purpose of the amendment to Rule 34-7.010 is to amend three forms - CE Form 9, CE 10, and CE Form 30 - and the instructions accompanying the forms to reflect changes in the definition of State procurement employee as a result of the enactment of Chapter 2013-36, L.O.F. Rule 34-7.010(1)(i) is amended to reflect an change in the law in Chapter 2013-36, L.O.F., deleting a reference to "committees of continuous existence."
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The purpose of the proposed amendment is to update and re-adopt the forms adopted by reference in the rules of Chapter 34-8, FAC, to address changes required by law. All of the forms will reference the 2015 filing year. As a result of a legislative change, a signature line is being added to CE Form 6 and CE Form 1 for a filer to certify that he or she has completed required ethics training. The form instructions are being modified to clarify the instruction for identifying intangible property and the CE Form 1 series (1, 1F, and 1X) is being amended to name positions now subject to disclosure pursuant to changes in the law. The form instructions also contain clarifications on reporting.
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The purpose of the proposed new rules (34-12.125, 34-12.165, and 34-12-175) is to make the standard for lobbyists in rulemaking proceedings consistent with the standard applied in other types of administrative proceedings, to clarify that the definition of lobbyist excludes attorneys or others representing clients in a rulemaking proceeding, to add to examples of lobbying activities compensated communications in behalf of a client prior to certain rulemaking actions, and to provide examples of activities not constituting lobbying related to rulemaking.
The purpose of the proposed rule title amendments for rules 34-12.120, 34-12.160, and 34-12.170 is to reflect that lobbyists before water management districts are subject to those rules because of legislative changes in Chapter 2014-183, Section 6, L.O.F.
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To update Reemployment Tax Forms by amending Forms so that they reflect the most recent statutory changes.
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This rulemaking establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for implementing the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014. It establishes the requirements for persons who cultivate and produce the medical cannabis as well as the requirements for dispensing and use of the cannabis.
- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (5)
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On August 12, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from Chipola Apartments, filed July 30, 2014, and advertised on August 1, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 149, of the Florida Administrative Register. 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 Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2014-273).
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Harbour Towers Condo Assoc. Inc. of NPB. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section of A17.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators operations 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 (VW2014-287).
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Albacoa Town Center. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1, 2.20.4, 2.20.5 and 2.20.9 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9.5 mm 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 (VW2014-283).
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On the Beach Condominium Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.1, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators car emergency signaling devices 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 (VW2014-286).
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a variance from the Destin Water Users, Inc., from Rules 62-610.466(9)(a)1 and 62-610.563(3)(b)1.a, FAC, which sets treatment criteria for reclaimed water projects for aquifer storage and recovery, specifically that the reclaimed water limit for Total Trihalomethanes (THM) be a maximum single sample of 0.080 mg/L. The petitioner requests in the variance that the THM compliance values be limited as an annual average 0.080 mg/L. The petition has been assigned OGC File # 14-0442 and PA File No.: FLA010194-020-DWF/VO. Public comment must be received by the person below no later than 14 days from the date of publication of this notice.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (14)
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Financial Management No.: 239496-3-32-01
Project Description: State Road (SR) 423/John Young Parkway from SR 50/Colonial Drive to Shader Road
The project includes widening John Young Parkway from a 4-lane divided roadway to a 6-lane divided roadway from Colonial Drive to Shader Road in the City of Orlando, Orange County. It also includes curb and gutter improvements, addition of bicycle lanes, and sidewalk improvements. The Access Management Classification will be changed from Class 3 to Class 5 from Princeton Street to US 441 (north of Shader Road). Access management changes include modifying four median openings from full openings to directional openings, closing one median opening, and moving one median opening to the south. The purpose of the project is to improve level of service and enhance safety.; Thursday, August 21, 2014, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Presentation: 6 p.m.; Church in the Son
4484 North John Young Parkway
Orlando, FL 32804
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Docket No. 130194-WS – Application for staff-assisted rate case in Lake County by Lakeside Waterworks, 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. One or more of the Commissioners of the Florida Public Service Commission may attend and participate in this meeting.
; Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.; Shangri-La By the Lake Clubhouse, 100 Shangri-La Blvd., Leesburg, FL, 34788
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The Audit Committee will meet regarding the general business of the Committee. The agenda will include but not limited to: Minutes, Agreed Upon Procedures 2014 Audit, 990 Tax Return and Charter/Checklist.; August 28, 2014, 10:00 a.m. EST; Tallahassee, FL
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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.; September 11, 2014, Starting at 8:30am; Embassy Suites, 8250 Jamaican Court, Orlando, FL
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Recommendations for drugs to be included on the Preferred Drug List are made at this meeting. Members of the public who wish to testify at this meeting must contact Vern Hamilton at Vern.Hamilton@ahca.myflorida.com. The number of speakers is limited and will be accommodated in order of notification to Mr. Hamilton. Because of unforeseen events that may cause changes, interested parties are encouraged to check the website at http://www.ahca.myflorida/Medicaid/Prescribed_Drug/meetings.shtml.; Friday, September 26, 2014, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Tampa Airport Marriott, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, FL 33607
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This is an annual workshop for the Board of Trustees and all information pertains to the general operations of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.; August 22, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Center for Learning and Development, Moore Hall, FSDB Campus, 207 N. San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084
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All items on the agenda pertains to the general business of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind; Friday, August 22, 2014 1:00 p.m.; Center for Learning and Development, Moore Hall, FSDB Campus, 207 N. San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084
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Committee meetings, probable cause panel (portions of which may be closed to the public), general board business.; October 22, 23, & 24, 2014, 9:00 a.m. each day.; Hampton Inn & Suites, 101 SE 1st Avenue, Gainesville, FL
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Activities related to transportation planning with and adjacent to metropolitan areas in Florida.; August 20, 2014 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm; St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) located at 466 Port St. Lucie Blvd., Suite 111, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34953.
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To conduct a TEFRA hearing concerning the potential future issuance of tax-exempt bonds by Florida Housing to provide additional financing for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of the following multifamily residential rental development in the aggregate face amount, not to exceed the amount listed below:
Captiva Cove II, an 88-unit multifamily residential rental development located on or about 1201 S. Dixie Highway West, Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida. The owner and operator of the development is Captive Cove II Associates, Ltd., 2100 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33020 or such successor in interest in Captive Cove II Associates, Ltd., or an affiliate thereof, is a managing member, general partner and/or controlling stockholder. The prospective manager of the proposed development is CSG Management Services, LLC, 2100 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33020. The tax-exempt bond amount is not to exceed $8,500,000.00.
All interested parties may present oral comments at the public TEFRA hearing or submit written comments regarding the potential bond issuance for the development being financed. Written comments should be received by Florida Housing by 5:00 PM (Tallahassee local time), August 28, 2014, and should be addressed to the attention of Ken Reecy, Director of Multifamily Programs. Any persons desiring to present oral comments should appear at the hearing.
If requested in writing, a fact-finding hearing will be held in the county where the property is located. When possible, the local hearing will be held before the formal TEFRA hearing and comments received at the local hearing will be placed on record at the TEFRA hearing.
Any person requiring a special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact Ken Reecy, Director of Multifamily Programs, Florida Housing Finance Corporation at 850-488-4197 at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing impaired, please contact Florida Housing using the Dual Party Relay System that can be reached at 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) and 1-800-955-8771 (TDD).
Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by Florida Housing with respect to any matter considered at this hearing, will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings be made, which will include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
; August 29, 2014 at 9:00 AM (Tallahassee local time); The offices of Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
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The Task Force will be addressing the existing and future transportation corridor needs including updated maps, the existing transportation system conditions, the status of planned projects, and current and projected travel flow. There will also be a discussion on the potential purpose, need, and general location of major corridor investments, a panel discussion concerning demographic changes and community values, and a joint presentation by Osceola County and Farmland Reserve, Inc. concerning the North Ranch Sector Plan. The Task Force will also review the transportation planning and decision making structure, including an overview of existing entities, and the Central Florida Expressway Authority. A discussion will also take place concerning the framework for the Task Force Report. The opportunity for public input will also be given.; August 22, 2014, 8:30 a.m.; University of Florida/Osceola County Extension Services Building, Osceola Heritage Park,
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744-6107.
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This meeting consists of: Review and approval of drug use criteria and standards for both prospective and retrospective drug use; apply criteria and standards in the application of the DUR activities; review and report results of drug use reviews; recommend and evaluate educational intervention programs.
; Saturday, September 27, 2014, 8:00 a.m. - 12 Noon; Tampa Airport Marriott, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, FL 33607
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Bi-Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee.; September 17, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; ECFRPC Office, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Boardroom, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701.
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Regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of the Center for Independent Living of South Florida, Inc. The Finance Committee and other ad hoc committees will meet 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, prior to the Board Meeting.
If alternative format (Braille, large print, electronic or audiotape), ASL interpreter, or other accommodation is required, please request at least 7 days in advance of the meeting date. RSVP to: Mary@soflacil.org or call (305) 751-8025, (TDD) (305) 751-8891.; Saturday, August 23, 2014, 12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m.; 6660 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33138