- Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking (14)
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To establish disclosures to viators of reconciliation of funds.
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The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-19.100, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms) is to provide which version of Form DR-700016, Florida Communications Services Tax Return, is to be used to report communications services tax on services billed on or after January 1, 2008.
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The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to implement Section 948.6038, Florida Statutes, which requires the Department of Corrections to charge inmates and place liens on inmate accounts for the cost of postage for mail to courts, attorneys, parties to a lawsuit, and other persons required to be served.
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This rule chapter amendment provides for electronic application for qualification with the Department and certification of current capacity.
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This rule chapter is being amended and restructured, including repealing six of the existing rules. The repeal of rules is part of the Department’s overall goal to review existing rules and to repeal any rules that are considered to be obsolete or unnecessary. The remaining two rules are simplified. The rule chapter title also is amended.
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This is an amendment to Rule Chapter 14-63, F.A.C., including repeal of nine rules and other amendments to clarify the rules. The repeal of rules is part of the Department’s overall goal to review existing rules and to repeal any rules that are considered to be obsolete or unnecessary. A revised Permit to Move Building Over State Roads, Form 850-040-90, is incorporated by reference.
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Four of the five existing rules are being repealed and the one remaining rule is being amended. Repeal of these rules is part of the Department’s overall goal to review existing rules and to repeal any rules that are considered to be obsolete or unnecessary. The remaining rule is simplified.
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The purpose of the rule development is to codify minimum flows and levels for the Upper Santa Fe River within Chapter 40B-8, F.A.C. The effect of the rule will be to provide protection for these areas from significant harm resulting from uses of ground and surface water.
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To seek input, exchange ideas and gather information that can be utilized in the development of a program rule and application for Federal Fiscal Year 2008. At the workgroup meeting, staff from the CDBG program will provide an overview of the program and answer questions. Interested parties are encouraged to attend. Recommendations for rule change and/or revisions will be accepted starting from the date of the first workgroup meeting.
This is the first of two (2) rule development workgroup meetings. The second meeting time and location will be noticed separately.
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The petition, as revised, filed by Crosswinds-Florida, LLC, requests the Commission establish a community development district located entirely within the City of Jacksonville, Florida. The land area proposed to be served by the District comprises approximately 2,346 acres. A general location map is contained as Exhibit 1 to the petition, as revised, to establish the District. The proposed land area is generally located east and northeast of U.S. Highway 1, southeast of Thomas Creek and Lannie Road, west of the Jacksonville International Airport, and north of Dunn Avenue and I-295. There is one out-parcel located within the external boundaries of the proposed District to be excluded from the District. The out-parcel consists of 30 parcels and a list of the current owners’ names and addresses is contained in Exhibit 4 to the petition, as revised. The Petitioner has obtained written consent to establish the District from the owners of 100% of the real property located within the proposed District. The proposed development within the District may include single family units, multi-family units, commercial use, office use, community activities use and other uses. The District plans to finance certain master infrastructure improvements within the District boundaries. These improvements include complete construction of the master infrastructure including roadways, recreational facilities, linear park, wetland mitigation, and neighborhood infrastructure (paving, drainage, lighting and conduit).
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Increase the efficiency of consumer products subject to Part VI, Chapter 553, Florida Statutes, by 15% compared to current standards in accordance with Executive Order 2007-127.
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The purpose is to: amend Rule 5N-1.116, F.A.C., to provide language on the cost of an examination for Class “M,” “MA,” and “C” applicants (called the “private investigator examination”) in a fee section of rule; amend Rule 5N-1.140, F.A.C., by promulgating a form for use by Class “M,” “MA,” and “C” applicants to send to the Division as proof that they have successfully passed the private investigator examination covering the provisions of Ch. 493, F.S., amend Rule 5N-1.140, F.A.C., to establish the content of the private investigator examination and the manner and procedure of its administration. The effect is to implement 2007 Laws of Florida, s. 1, ch. 2007-232.
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To amend the New Enrollment Application and the Master Covenant with updated form numbers and effective dates.
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To update the New Account Application effective date and form number.
- Proposed Rules (22)
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The purpose of the proposed rules amendments is to implement the amendments to Section 100.371, Florida Statutes, as amended in section 25 of Chapter 2007-30, Laws of Florida, which pertain to the process for citizen constitutional initiative petitions and for revocation of signatures on constitutional initiative petitions.
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The purpose of the proposed rule amendments is to implement the provisions of Section 99.095, Florida Statutes, as amended in section 14 of Chapter 2005-277, Laws of Florida, and section 17 of Chapter 2007-30, Laws of Florida, relating to the process for qualifying by petition for candidates seeking federal, state, county, or special district offices.
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The proposed amendments adopt the new analytical methods approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the March 12, 2007, Federal Register. These analyses are for determining compliance with the drinking water standards.
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The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to incorporate changes in licensure requirements, including licensure application forms incorporated by reference in the rule.
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The proposed rules comply with Section 430.706, F.S., which requires the department, in consultation with the Agency for Health Care Administration, to “develop quality of care standards for community diversion pilot projects.” At a minimum, these “standards must include, but are not limited to, outcome measures, utilization review, grievance and conflict resolution, patient satisfaction, and care and service standards.”
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The purpose of the rule development is to codify delegated authority to the Executive Director to issue individual environmental resource permits. The effect of the rule will be to provide more efficient permit processing for individual environmental resource permit applications.
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The purpose of the amendment to Rule 12D-8.0063, F.A.C., is to implement the provisions of Chapter 2006-311, Laws of Florida, providing a method for assessment of changes to homestead property damaged or destroyed by misfortune or calamity.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to add language to clarify the eligibility requirements for licensure.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify that citation regards practice on delinquent rather than inactive license; to modify amount of fines for falsely certifying compliance with continuing education hours; to delete requirements to make up missing continuing education units; to delete subsection regarding first-time failure to comply with Rule 64B10-15.001, F.A.C.; to add subsection imposing a fine and payment requirements for tendering a check that is dishonored; to delete requirements that prior to issuance of the citation for the investigator to confirm the status or correction of the violation; and to remove certain potential for harm.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete existing requirement that a license – holder is not permitted to receive more than 15 continuing education hours in one topic.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify that this subsection applies to continuing education courses that are approved (rather than offered) by the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to revise forms; to add the requirement for applicant to indicate to which AIT program applicant is applying; and to clarify requirements of each AIT program.
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The Department of Health proposes to repeal this rule.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to allow a licensed occupational therapy assistant to supervise an occupational therapy assistant student.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to add language that will clarify that supervision is of an occupational therapist student.
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The purpose of the rule amendment is to clarify the program approval process.
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The purpose of the rule amendment is to broaden the criteria for education evaluators to be more inclusive.
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The purpose of the rule amendment is to implement 2005 legislative amendments to Sections 464.201, 464.202 and 464.203, F.S.
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For 64B13-3.007, it is to use the terms relevant to insurance submissions to ensure that licensees understand the minimum procedures in the rule relate to the associated CPT code and to add clarifying details to the minimum examination requirements. For Rule 64B13-3.009, F.A.C., it is to clarify to licensees that each licensee has the duty to review and proof advertisements to ensure that the ads comply with the rules related to misleading advertising, regardless of what entity initiates the ad. For Rule 64B13-3.010, F.A.C., it is to change the rule language to track the statutory language, to delete unnecessary or repetitive language, and to clarify that optometry students include those titled extern, as well as those titled resident or intern.
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The purpose of the amendment is to delete a time limit on the validity of licensure examination scores.
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The purpose of the amendment is to increase the fine for failure to complete required continuing education and eliminate the requirement to complete additional continuing education.
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To update the Florida College Investment Plan Participation Agreement Form.
- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (26)
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Waiver or Variance of 67-21.006(2), 67-48.002(96), 67-48.004(1)(2)(9) and the Universal Application Part III.A, Florida Administrative Code from CEC Timber Trace. (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a waiver of a change in application requirements regarding the 5-unit requirement.
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Department of Health, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
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The Department of Children and Families granted a request for Waiver of rule 65C-14.055(3) to CDS Family and Behavioral Health Services, Inc. and Pamela Purnell and the basis for decision is that petitioner demostrated knowledge, skills and abilities that the rule is intended to ensure covered staff possess.
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Emergency waiver of Rule 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., from Brian M. Call. The Petitioner wishes to waive that portion of the rule that requires an officer candidate to complete basic recruit training, pass the relevant State Officer Certification Examination, and gain employment within four years of beginning basic recruit training.
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The rule waiver request received from Ms. Cheryl Donno on July 16, 2007, has been granted. Ms. Donno requested that the Commission waive the provision of Rule 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., which requires an officer to complete basic recruit training, pass the relevant State Officer Certification Examination, and gain employment in the appropriate discipline within four years of beginning basic recruit training. Ms. Donno alleged facts sufficient to show that the strict application of the rule in her case would be contrary to the principles of fairness and would result in an undue hardship to her by denying her continued employment.
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The rule waiver request received from Mr. Armando Bilancione on May 23, 2007, has been denied. Mr. Bilancione requested that the Commission waive the provision of Rule 11B-27.00213(4)(a), (b), F.A.C., which requires officers employed on a Temporary Employment Authorization (TEA) to wait four years from the break in service of the last TEA before being rehired on another TEA. Mr. Bilancione failed to allege facts sufficient to show that the strict application of the rule in his case would be contrary to the principles of fairness or would result in an undue hardship to him. Notice of receipt of the rule waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 25, June 22, 2007.
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The rule waiver request received from Mr. Christopher C. Sloan on May 11, 2007, has been denied. Mr. Sloan requested that the Commission waive the provision of Rule 11B-30.006, F.A.C., which requires recruits to complete basic recruit training, pass the State Officer Certification Examination, and gain employment within four years of beginning basic recruit training. Mr. Sloan failed to allege facts sufficient to show that the strict application of the rule in his case would be contrary to the principles of fairness or would result in an undue hardship to him. Notice of receipt of the rule waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 25, June 22, 2007.
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The rule waiver request received from Ms. Karen C. Seay on July 18, 2007, has been granted. Ms. Seay requested that the Commission waive the provision of Rule 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., which requires recruits to complete basic recruit training, pass the State Officer Certification Examination, and gain employment within four years of beginning basic recruit training. Ms. Seay alleged sufficient facts to show that the strict application of the rule in her case would be contrary to the principles of fairness or would result in an undue hardship to her. Notice of receipt of the rule waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 31, August 3, 2007.
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The rule waiver request received from Ms. Patt York on July 23, 2007, has been granted. Ms. York requested that the Commission waive the provision of Rule 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., which requires recruits to complete basic recruit training, pass the State Officer Certification Examination, and gain employment within four years of beginning basic recruit training. Ms. York alleged sufficient facts to show that the strict application of the rule in her case would be contrary to the principles of fairness or would result in an undue hardship to her. Notice of receipt of the rule waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 32, August 10, 2007.
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SFWMD Governing Board issued SFWMD 2007-525-DAO-ROW, to City of Lauderdale Lakes, granting a waiver under Section 120.542, Fla. Stat. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on July 2, 2007. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 31, on August 3, 2007. No public comment was received. This Order provides a waiver of the application processing fee for residents adjcent to the City's linear park that currently do not possess Right of Way Occupancy Permits in connection with the proposed fence improvements to a previously authorized linear park permitted to the City of Lauderdale Lakes under Right of Way Occupancy Permit Number 12550; Section 19, Township 49 South, Range 42 East. Specifically, the Order grants a waiver of Rule 40E-6.601, Fla. Admin. Code, which governs the payment of Application Processing Fees associated with the review of applications for issuance of Right of Way Occupancy Permits for utilization of Works or Lands of the District. Generally, the Order sets forth the basis of the Governing Board decision to grant the waiver, as follows: 1) the granting of this waiver will not significantly interfere with the District's property interests and ability to construct, operate and maintain Works and Lands of the District activities; and 2) the Order granting a waiver from the subject rule would prevent residents adjacent to the City’s linear park from suffering a substantial hardship.
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SFWMD Governing Board issued an Order Granting Waiver under Section 120.542, Fla. Stat. (SFWMD 2007-526-DAO-ROW), to South Florida Stadium d/b/a Dolphin Stadium. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on June 5, 2007. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 25, on June 22, 2007. No public comment was received. This Order provides a waiver for the installation of temporary fencing along the top of the canal bank beginning at the Florida Turnpike westerly approximately 5700' to be used in conjunction with intermittent parking for stadium events, Section 34, Township 51 South, Range 41 East, Miami-Dade County. Specifically, the Order grants a waiver from Rule 40E-6.221(2)(j), Fla. Admin. Code, and the Basis of Review for Use or Occupancy of the Works or Lands of the District Permit Applications within the South Florida Water Management District, incorporated by reference in Rules 40E-6.011(4) and (6), and 40E-6.221(2)(j), Fla. Admin. Code, which governs the placement of permanent and/or semi-permanent above-ground facilities within 40 feet of the top of the canal bank and generally prohibits parking within Works or Lands of the District. Generally, the Order sets forth the basis of the Governing Board decision to grant the waiver, as follows: 1) the facilities will not significantly interfere with the SFWMD's ability to perform necessary construction, alteration, operation and maintenance activities; and 2) the Order granting a waiver from the subject rule would prevent South Florida Stadium from suffering a substantial hardship.
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SFWMD Governing Board issued an Order Granting Waiver under Section 120.542, Fla. Stat. (SFWMD 2007-527-DAO-ROW), to the Village of Wellington. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on July 20, 2007. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 31, on August 3, 2007. No public comment was received. This Order provides a waiver for the proposed installation of 4-48” culvert connections through the south right of way of C-51 located immediately west of the Flying Cow Road Bridge in conjunction with the Village of Wellington’s Pump Station No. 7, Section 36, Township 43, Range 40 East, Palm Beach County. Specifically, the Order grants a waiver from Rule 40E-6.221(2)(j), Fla. Admin. Code, and the Basis of Review for Use or Occupancy of the Works or Lands of the District Permit Applications within the South Florida Water Management District, incorporated by reference in Rule 40E-6.091(1), Fla. Admin. Code, which governs the maximum invert elevation of culvert connections within Works or Lands of the District. Generally, the Order sets forth the basis of the Governing Board decision to grant the waiver, as follows: 1) the facilities will not significantly interfere with the SFWMD's ability to perform necessary construction, alteration, operation and maintenance activities; and 2) the Order granting a waiver from the subject rule would prevent Village of Wellington from suffering a substantial hardship.
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Rule 69A-3.012(1), F.A.C., that adopts Section 2.3.2.3.3 of NFPA 30
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The Order is regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on March 27, 2007, by Eric Schweickert, on behalf of The Energy Outlet, Inc. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 33, No. 14, of the April 6, 2007, Florida Administrative Weekly. The Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of Rules 61G4-15.012 , F.A.C entitled “Certification of Residential Solar Water Heating Specialty Contractors,” and 61G4-15.021, F.A.C., entitled “Certification of Solar Contractors.” Petitioner seeks a temporary waiver from working under a Residential Solar Water Heating Specialty Contractor license, as defined in Rule 61G4-15.012, in order to operate under a Solar Contractor license, which would allow petitioner to continue to install photovoltaic systems under Rule 61G4-15.021, F.A.C. This would be a temporary waiver until petitioner completes certification for a Solar Contractor license. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting, held May 11, 2007, in Tampa, Florida.
The Board’s Order denied the petition finding that Petitioner failed to establish that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 489.105, Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance or waiver from Rules 61G4-15.012 and 61G4-15.021, F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner had failed to establish that applying the requirements of the aforementioned Rules to his circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
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a waiver or variance of Rule 64B5-2.0146(2), F. A. C. , by Dania Tamimi, B.D.S., D.M.S.c., with respect to the following licensure requirement: that each applicant for a Florida dental license successfully completes supplemental remedial education to the level of a graduating senior.
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a temporary waiver under Section 120.542, Florida Statutes, from the requirement that underground piping installed after June 30, 1992 have secondary containment under Rule 62-761.500(8)(e)1., Florida Administrative Code. Florida Citrus Center, Inc (Petitioner), requests to be allowed to operate failed double-walled piping until October 31, 2008, and perform pressure tests every 30 days to demonstrate the piping system is tight. The petition has been assigned OGC # 07-1436.
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Alexandra Ann Zephirin, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B17-3.003, F.A.C., which requires that an applicant who has failed to pass the National Physical Therapy Examination for Physical Therapists by or on the fifth attempt, regardless of the jurisdiction through which the examination is taken, is precluded from licensure.
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This Order grants Variance under Section 120.542, F.S., to Mr. Kenneth Roesch for Treasure Camp Work of the District Project (ERP06-0508). The petition for waiver was received by SRWMD on January 30, 2007. Notice of receipt of petition requesting the variance was published in F.A.W., Vol. 33, No. 10 on March 9, 2007. No public comment was received. This Order provides a variance of the SRWMD’s criteria for subsection 40B-4.3030(9), F.A.C., to the zero-rise certification requirement, and paragraph 40B-4.3030(11)(b), F.A.C., to the 75-foot setback requirement within Township 12 South, Range 13 East, Section 32, Levy County. SRWMD granted the petition because the petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met, that the petitioner would suffer economic hardship if required to comply with the rule.
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a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Carlito’s Café located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. states that all bathrooms shall be of easy and convenient access to both patrons and employees. They are requesting a variance to not use their bathroom facility in their facility due to its location to the food preparation area, but use an adjacent establishment’s bathroom facilities.
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a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Di’Michelli’s Italian Deli and Catering located in Fort Pierce. The above referenced F.A.C. states each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each sex, properly designated. The proposed establishment has one bathroom facility for patrons and they are requesting a variance to have a seating capacity of twenty-four (24).
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an Emergency Variance for paragraphs 61C-1.004(1)(a), 61C-1.004(1)(d) and subsection 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, (F.A.C.) from Espresscio Caffe Express at Celebration located in Celebration. The above referenced F.A.C. state the water supply shall meet the standards provided in Chapter 64E-8, 62-550 and 62-555, F.A.C., that sewage shall be disposed of in a public sewerage system or other approved sewerage system in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 64E-6 or 62-601 F.A.C. and physical facilities at public food service establishments shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Food Code. The Petitioner is requesting a variance to not have hard plumbing in their kiosk and use alternative methods for sewage disposal and obtaining potable water.
This variance request was approved August 10, 2007, and is contingent upon Petitioner using one (6) gallon or greater potable water tanks and utilizing wastewater holding tank that is at least 15% larger than the potable water holding tank. Water and wastewater holding tanks are to be emptied as often as needed to prevent a sanitary nuisance. Petitioner must have an approved supply of potable water with written documentation provided and sanitize the fresh water and wastewater tanks at least once every 24 hours. If the menu changes or expands in any manner, the Petitioner must notify the Division in writing and this variance request will be re-evaluated. All provisos and plan review deficiencies shall be met prior to licensing. The Petitioner shall follow all applicable Administrative Rules and Federal Food and Drug Administration Food Code references. Any violation of the variance is the equivalent of a violation of the rule and may result in a rescission of the variance, and subject the Petitioner to disciplinary sanctions as enumerated in Section 509.261 Florida Statutes.
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a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Cold Stone Creamery #1634 located in Altamonte Springs. The above referenced F.A.C. states each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each sex, properly designated. The proposed establishment has one bathroom facility for patrons and they are requesting a variance to have a seating capacity of eighteen (18).
This variance request was approved August 3, 2007, and is contingent upon the Petitioner ensuring the public bathroom is functional, has hot and cold running water at all times, provided with soap and an approved method to dry hands, and kept in a clean and sanitary manner. Seating shall not exceed (18) which includes inside and outside seating. Any violation of the variance is the equivalent of a violation of the Rule and may result in a rescission of the variance, and subject the Petitioner to disciplinary sanctions as enumerated in Section 509.261, Florida Statutes.
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a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.0101(1) and 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, from Dee’s Food Service located in Largo. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses food supplies, food protection, and physical facilities-except as specifically provided in this rule, public food service establishments shall be subject to the provisions of chapter three and chapter six of the FDA Food Code. They are requesting to do open air food service on a Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle.
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an Emergency Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Savannah’s Southern Homestyle Cooking and Catering located in Jacksonville. The above referenced F.A.C. states that all bathrooms shall be of easy and convenient access to both patrons and employees. They are requesting a variance to not have bathroom facilities in their facility, but use an adjacent establishment’s bathroom facilities.
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a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Pine Garden Restaurant located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. states each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each sex, properly designated. The proposed establishment has one bathroom facility for patrons and they are requesting a variance to have a seating capacity of eighteen (18).
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Waiver of Rule 65A-1.7141, and subsection 65A-1.701(23), F.A.C., assigned Case No. 07-012W, from Daniel Cretul. The rules in question address the treatment of alimony payments in the computation of income to determine patient responsibility in the Medicaid Institutional Care Program.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (72)
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A Public Meeting of the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding water resource protection, wtaer supply and flood protection issues. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District may attend and participate in this meeting.; September 6, 2007, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club,
851 Gulf Shore Boulevard North, Naples, FL
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The purpose is for members of the Advisory Committee to discuss the revision of the Mosquito Lagoon Aquatic Preserve Management Plan.; Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.; Edgewater Public Library, 103 Indian River Blvd, Edgewater, FL 32132
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The Hearing Panel of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at this hearing, he or she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made. The record will include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Additional information may be obtained by writing to the Education Practices Commission, 325 W. Gaines Street, 224 Turlington Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.; A Teacher Hearing Panel will begin at 8:30 AM or as soon thereafter as can be heard on August 31, 2007.; Hampton Inn & Suites
3388 Lonnbladh Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(850) 574-4900
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To consider those matters ready for decision.
LEGAL AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION: Chapters 120, 350, 364, 366, and 367, F.S.
Persons who may be affected by Commission action on certain items on the conference agenda may be allowed to address the Commission, either informally or by oral argument, when those items are taken up for discussion at the conference, pursuant to Rules 25 22.0021 and 25 22.0022, F.A.C.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by any person who requests a copy and pays the reasonable cost of the copy ($1.00, see Copying Charges for Commission Records), by contacting the Office of Commission Clerk at (850) 413-6770 or writing to the Commission Clerk, Florida Public Service Commission, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 0850. The agenda and recommendations are also accessible on the PSC Website, at http://www.floridapsc.com, at no charge. Persons deciding to appeal any decisions made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at this conference will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which appeal is based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation at this conference should contact the Office of Commission Clerk no later than 48 hours prior to the conference at (850) 413-6770 or via 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) Florida Relay Service. Assistive Listening Devices are available at the Office of Commission Clerk, Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 110.
; September 11, 2007, at 9:30 a.m.; Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
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To discuss and make decisions on matters which affect the operation of the Commission.
A copy of the agenda of the Internal Affairs Meeting may be obtained by contacting the Office of Commission Clerk, Florida Public Service Commission, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation at this conference should contact the Office of Commission Clerk no later than 48 hours prior to the conference at (850) 413-6770 or via 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) Florida Relay Service. Assistive Listening Devices are available at the Office of Commission Clerk, Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 110.
*In the event of a change or cancellation, notice will be published at the earliest practicable time on the Commission's website at http://www.psc.state.fl.us/agendas/internalaffairs/.
; September 11, 2007, Immediately following the Commission Conference which commences at 9:30 a.m. in Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148; Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 140, Tallahassee, Florida
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This is a public meeting of a Technical Advisory Group that will advise the Department on possible changes to the compost rule, Chapter 62-709, Florida Administrative Code. The purpose of this meeting will be to review and develop rule language requiring registrations or general permits for compost facilities using yard trash, manure and vegetative food wastes as feedstocks to their processes. The rule language changes will also address proper operation of these facilities and any necessary testing requirements.; Wednesday, September 12, 2007, 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.; Department of Environmental Protection Southwest District Office, 13051 North Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, Florida 33637.
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The Orange Creek Basin (OCB) TMDL Working Group was formed to provide a forum for stakeholders to discuss issues related to the OCB TMDLs, including development, allocation, and implementation of the TMDLs. Topics for this meeting include continued development of the Orange Creek Basin Management Action Plan and list of water quality improvement projects that address TMDLs in the basin.; 9:30 a.m., Thursday, September 6, 2007; Gainesville Regional Utilities
1st Floor Conference Room
301 S.E. 4th Avenue
Gainesville, Florida 32601
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General Business Meeting; Thursday, August 30, 2007 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Crowne Plaza - Airport, Orlando, FL.
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For cases previously heard by the panel.; September 10, 2007
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (888) 808-6959 conference code (2454640)
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Discussion of the Rodman Reservoir Drawdown and its proposed major water level fluctuation and its benefits to the entire ecology.; September 10, 2007, at 6:00 p.m.; Meeting Rooms North and South, Ravine Gardens State Park, 1600 Twigg Street, Palatka, Florida 32177.
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The Committees will evaluate instructional materials that were submitted for consideration by publishers in June of 2007 and will recommend titles to be placed on the state-adopted list of instructional materials for use by public schools beginning with the 2007-2008
school year.
; September 18-20, 2007; September 25-27, 2007; October 23-25, 2007; November 7-8, 2007; at 8:30 am; Hyatt Regency, Jacksonville-Riverfront, 225 East Coast Line Drive, Jacksonville, FL; Hyatt Regency, Jacksonville-Riverfront, 225 East Coast Line Drive, Jacksonville, FL; Holiday Inn Select, Orlando International Airport, 5750 T. G. Lee Boulevard, Orlando, Florida; Holiday Inn Select, Orlando International Airport, 5750 T. G. Lee Boulevard, Orlando, Florida; Park Plaza Hotel, 415 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL
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Welcome/Introductions, Approval of Minutes from the July 12, 2007, Meeting; Old Business; New Business; Rule Development Update, and Open Discussion.
; September 13, 2007, 9:30 a.m.
; Conference Call Number: 1-888-808-6959, Code 2454292.
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Official presentation of the final FY2007-2008 millage rate and budget and opportunity to receive public comment prior to consideration and adoption by the Governing Board. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meeting by means of communications media technology.; Tuesday, September 25, 2007
5:05 p.m. - Public Hearing on the Final Millage Rate and Budget for FY2007-2008
; District Headquarters, 4049 Reid St. (Hwy 100 West); Palatka, FL 32177
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To discuss ongoing regional alternative fuel initiatives, training and planning activities for the South Florida Gold Coast Region.; August 21, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.; South Florida Regional Planning Council
3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140
Hollywood, FL 33021
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The purpose of this public meeting is to receive public comment on the draft GTM Reserve Management Plan. A copy of the draft plan will be available for viewing starting August 29, 2007, at www.FloridaCoasts.org. The GTM Reserve Management Advisory Group will be participating. This meeting was originally noticed in the August 17th edition of the FAW; however, that notice did not reflect that the purpose of the meeting is to receive public comment on the draft plan and did not advise of the availability of the draft plan.; Wednesday, September 26, 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, September 27, 6:00 p.m.
; 9/26/07 - University of Florida's Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, Whitney Hall, 9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine, FL and on 9/27/07 - Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM Reserve), Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
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Regular Commission Meeting; Friday, September 7, 2007 beginning at 8:30 a.m.; Senate Office Building, Room 37
404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida
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Regular Monthly Meeting; Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 10:00 am; NEFRC, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, Florida, 32216
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To conduct general board business.; September 14, 2007 at 8:00 a.m.; Paramount Plaza Hotel Suites
2900 SW 13th St.
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 377-4000
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General Business; September 19, 2007 @ 9:00 am; Grosvenor Resort in the Walt Disney World Resort is changing their name on September 1, 2007 to Regal Sun Resort, 1850 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-2202
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Notice of Rescheduled Meeting/Workshop Hearing
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
The Department of Environmental Protection announces the cancellation of the certification hearing scheduled for May 30, May 31, and June 1, 2007. This hearing has been rescheduled and all persons are invited. Administrative Law Judge Bram D. E. Canter will take testimony and evidence concerning the environmental effects and any other appropriate matters regarding the site certification of the proposed Florida Power and Light Company, Bobwhite-Manatee 230 Kilovolt Transmission Line Project, Transmission Line Siting Application No. TA07-14, DOAH Case No. 07-0105TL, DEP-OGC Case No. 07-0026, pursuant to the Transmission Line Siting Act, ss.403.52-5365, Florida Statutes. On Wednesday, October 24, 2007, the hearing for parties to the certification hearing shall end at 12:30 p.m. At 7:00 p.m. on the same date, a hearing will be held for the exclusive purpose of receiving oral and written communications from members of the public. Judge Canter will prepare a Recommended Order for submission to, and final action by, the Governor and Cabinet acting as the Siting Board, based on the hearing.
In regards to parties and rights to intervene, Section 403.527, F.S.,states:
(2)(a) Parties to the proceeding shall be:
1. The applicant.
2. The department.
3. The commission.
4. The Department of Community Affairs.
5. The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
6. The Department of Transportation.
7. Each water management district in the jurisdiction of which the proposed transmission line or corridor is to be located.
8. The local government.
9. The regional planning council.
(b) Any party listed in paragraph (a) other than the department or the applicant may waive its right to participate in these proceedings. If such listed party fails to file a notice of its intent to be a party on or before the 30th day prior to the certification hearing, such party shall be deemed to have waived its right to be a party unless its participation would not prejudice the rights of any party to the proceeding.
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 120 to the contrary, upon the filing with the administrative law judge of a notice of intent to be a party by an agency, corporation, or association described in subparagraphs 1. and 2. or a petition for intervention by a person described in subparagraph 3. no later than 30 days before the date set for the certification hearing, the following shall also be parties to the proceeding:
1. Any agency not listed in paragraph (a) as to matters within its jurisdiction.
2. Any domestic nonprofit corporation or association formed, in whole or in part, to promote conservation or natural beauty; to protect the environment, personal health, or other biological values; to preserve historical sites; to promote consumer interests; to represent labor, commercial, or industrial groups; or to promote comprehensive planning or orderly development of the area in which the proposed transmission line or corridor is to be located.
3. Any person whose substantial interests are affected and being determined by the proceeding.
(d) Any agency whose properties or works may be affected shall be made a party upon the request of the agency or any party to this proceeding.
; October 22, through 26, 29 through November 2 and 5 through 9, 2007, at 9:00 am.
; Sarasota Cay Club Resort and Marina, Harborside Room, 7150 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida
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Pending Planning & Growth Management Issues; Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 8:30 am; NEFRC, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, Florida, 32216
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Pending Personnel, Budget & Finance Issues; Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 9:00 am; NEFRC, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, Florida, 32216.
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This meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.; September 12, 2007, at 1:00 p.m.; Orlando Airport Marriott, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822.
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This hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to view the maps and material on display and to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic and environmental effects of Financial Project Identification Number: 406143, otherwise known as Widening of Florida’s Turnpike from North of Lake Worth Road to North of Jupiter/Indiantown Road, Project Development and Environment Study.; September 20, 2007, Open House: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Formal Presentation: 6:30 p.m.; PGA National Resort and Spa, 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418
In the event that severe weather or other unforeseen conditions cause the hearing to be postponed, it will be held on the alternative date of October 2, 2007.
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Docket No. 070126-TL - Petition for relief from carrier-of-last-resort (COLR) obligations pursuant to Section 364.025(6)(d), F.S., for Villages of Avalon, Phase II, in Hernando County, by BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc. d/b/a AT&T Florida. The hearing will permit parties to present testimony and exhibits relative to the petition and for such other purposes as the Commission may deem appropriate. All witnesses shall be subject to cross-examination at the conclusion of their testimony on the issues identified by the parties at the prehearing conference held on August 20, 2007.
If settlement of the case or a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the proceedings, Commission staff will attempt to give timely direct notice to the parties. 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.
; Thursday, September 6, 2007, at 9:30 a.m.; Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida.
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Approval of minutes, Chairman’s Report, Treasure’s Report, Discussion of Babcock Ranch Management Plan, Babcock Ranch business report, Legislative Report, new business, public comments, adjournment.; September 6th, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Edison College Room # SA 117, Charlotte Room, Charlotte Campus, 26300 Airport Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33950
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To conduct general business of the Board.; Friday, September 14, 2007 commencing at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; Marriott Tampa International Airport, Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 879-5151
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To conduct a public hearing concerning a plan of financing (within the meaning of Section 147 (f)(2)(C) of the Code) pursuant to which the Issuer will issue its single family mortgage revenue bonds (the "Bonds") in an amount not to exceed $750,000,000 in one or more series to finance owner-occupied residences within the State of Florida (the “State”). Proceeds of the Bonds are expected to be available to finance owner-occupied residences for persons or families of low or moderate income within any county of the State, subject to the participation of lending institutions in the counties they elect to serve. If the Bonds are issued in more than one series, each issue subsequent to the initial series will be issued within three years of the date of issuance of the initial series pursuant to a common plan of finance.
All interested parties are invited to submit written comments and/or present oral comments at the public hearing regarding the issuance of the Bonds or the purpose of the financing. Written comments should be received by the Issuer on or before September 7, 2007.
Any persons desiring to present oral comments should appear at the hearing.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Issuer 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 record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Any questions or comments regarding the proposed issuance of Bonds should be directed to Mr. Stephen P. Auger, Executive Director of the Issuer.
; September 14, 2007, 9:00 A.M.; City Centre Building, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-1329, Fifth Floor, Formal Conference Room
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Capital Improvements Element (CIE) training and technical support; Thursday, August 29, 2007 at 9:00 am; FCCJ Deerwood Campus, 9911 Baymeadows, Jacksonville, Florida, 32256.
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Capital Improvements Element (CIE) training and technical support.; Friday, August 30, 2007 at 9:00 am; Flagler County BOCC-Government Services Bldg, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell, Florida, 32110
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To conduct the monthly meeting of the Council.; September 21, 2007 - 9:30 a.m.; Wolf High Technology Center
Indian River Community College Chastain Campus
2400 SE Salerno Road
Stuart, FL 34997
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To discuss task force business for the Hernando County Task Force of the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council. Hernando County residents are encouraged to attend and provide suggestions for restoration projects to enhance fish and wildlife habitat.
Advertisement Order No. 8248
; Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 3:30 p.m.; Southwest Florida Water Management District, Governing Board Room, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida 34604
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Discuss adjusting the formula for calculating the fees required to use sovereignty submerged land in chapter 18-21, F.A.C. in response to the June 12, 2007 Governor and Cabinet meeting.; August 31, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32308, Conference Room A.
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The Agency for Health Care Administration in coordination with First Health Services of Florida, Inc. and the Department of Elder Affairs - Comprehensive Assessment and Review for Long Term Care Services (CARES) is hosting a training for all interested parties to discuss upcoming changes to the Florida Medicaid program that will allow any qualified provider licensed as either a private free-standing psychiatric hospital or public mental health hospital to apply to be a Medicaid psychiatric hospital inpatient service provider for persons aged sixty-five (65) and older in Institutions for Mental Disease (IMD), and the new prior authorization requirements for this service.; Tuesday, October 9, 2007, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration, Fort Knox Office Complex, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3 (Conference Room A), Tallahassee, Florida 32308
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The Agency for Health Care Administration, in coordination with First Health Services of Florida, Inc. and the Department of Elder Affairs - Comprehensive Assessment and Review for Long Term Care Services (CARES) is hosting a training for all interested parties to discuss upcoming changes to the Florida Medicaid program that will allow any qualified provider licensed as either a private free-standing psychiatric hospital or public mental health hospital to apply to be a Medicaid psychiatric hospital inpatient service provider for persons aged sixty-five (65) and older in Institutions for Mental Disease (IMD), and the new prior authorization requirements for this service.; Thursday, October 11, 2007, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, (Westside ABC Conference Room), Tampa, FL 33612
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The purpose of this rule chapter is to establish procedures for the Community Workforce Housing Innovation Pilot (CWHIP) Program by which the Corporation shall administer the application process, determine loan amounts and service loans pursuant to 420.5095, F.S.
The Rule Development Workshop will be held to receive comments and suggestions from interested persons.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Bridget Warring, Homeownership Programs Manager, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, (850) 488-4197.
; Tuesday, September 11, 2007; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Tallahassee City Hall Commission Chambers
300 Adams Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850)851-0000
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FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; ;
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1. Review and Approval of Local Steering Committee Members.
2. Community Health Charities lawsuit and re-visit issues on direct services determinations.; September 10, 2007, 9:00 am - 12 pm; 4050 Esplanade Way, Room 101, Tallahassee, Florida
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To conduct a private meeting to review cases for which a determination of probable cause is to be made and to conduct a public meeting to review cases on which probable cause has been made.; Friday, August 31, 2007 beginning at 2:00 p.m.; Conf. Number: 1-888-808-6959
Conf. Code: 2454131
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To conduct a private meeting to review cases for which a determination of probable cause is to be made and to conduct a public meeting to review cases on which probable cause has been made.; Friday, September 14, 2007 beginning at 2:00 p.m.; Conf. Number: 1(888) 808-6959
Conf. Code: 2454131
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Suicide Prevention; August 31, 2007 9:00 AM - 12:00 P.M.; Room 2103, Capitol
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Bylaws Committee
NOTE: In the absence of quorum, items on this agenda will be discussed as workshop, and notes will be recorded although no formal action will be taken. If you have any questions, please call (850) 414-3300.; August 30, 2007 at 11:00 a.m.; Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
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Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery and Control Release matters as well as other Commission business.; Wednesday, September 12, 2007, 9 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Bldg.C., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2450
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Regulation of approved advertising and promotional gifts.; 9:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M., September 19, 2007; Northwood Centre, Professions Boardroom, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399
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Clay Soil & Water Conservation Board; Monday, Sept. 10, 2007 at 1:00 pm; Clay Extension Office, 2463 State Road 16 West, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
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Department of Legal Affairs, Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys,; ;
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Council on Efficient Government Meeting; August 30, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; The Capitol Building, Cabinet Room LL03, Tallahassee, FL 32399
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To address the Agency for Health Care Administration Non-Emergency Medicaid Transportation Services; Wednesday, August 29, 2007 10:00 a.m. - until completion; Doubletree Hotel, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (850) 224-5000
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Business to be discussed will include fundraising, endowment activities and other board business.; Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; SunTrust Boardroom, Main Office, 3522 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308
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General Business Meeting.; Thursday, September 27, 2007, 11:00 a.m.; Punta Gorda Woman’s Club, 115 Sullivan Street, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950-3624
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College operational matters.; September 4, 2007, 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m.
STRATEGIC CONVERSATION
PLACE: Advanced Technology Center, Room T-140, 401 West State Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Major Technology Issues.
REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
DATE AND TIME: September 4, 2007, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Donald T. Martin Center for College Services, Boardroom 451, 501 West State Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Regular meeting.
DISCUSSION OF COLLEGE OPERATIONAL MATTERS, TIME PERMITTING
DATE AND TIME: September 4, 2007, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Donald T. Martin Center for College Services, Room 462, 501 West State Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
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To take Commission action on a Petition for Variance or Waiver of subsection 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., for Brian Call.; September 5, 2007, 2:00 p.m.; FDLE/CJPP, 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308 in the Criminal Justice Professionalism Program Conference Room. The conference call number to call is (850)245-5766 and Suncom 205-5766. Please call 5 minutes prior to the conference call beginning.
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General business information on the meeting may be obtained by contacting Toy Keller, Florida Ports Council, 502 E. Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (850)222-8028.
Any person wishing to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at the above cited meeting will need a record of proceedings, and for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings be made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with provsions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons requiring special accomodations to participate in this public meeting should advise Toy Keller, (850)222-8028.; Friday, August 27, 2007, 1:30 p.m.; Florida Ports Council, 502 E. Jefferson Street, Tallahasse, FL 32301. Toll Free Call In Number: (877)540-9892; Participant Code: 833035.
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Regularly scheduled quarterly meeting of the Investment Advisory Council. The IAC is a six-member advisory council, which reviews the investments made by the staff of the State Board of Administration and makes recommendations to the board regarding investment policy, strategy, and procedures. The IAC operates under Section 215.444, Florida Statutes.; Thursday, September 13, 2007, 9:30 a.m.; The Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida
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At this meeting, the Subcommittee will discuss the latest updates with statewide disaster recovery, as well as discuss other pending issues.
Pursuant to Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, any disabled person wishing to participate in this meeting in order to request any needed special assistance should contact jennie. hopkins@myflorida.com at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.; Monday, September 10, 2007, 3:00 p.m.; Conference Call 1(888)808-6959, when prompted dial Pass Code 4130909; Leaders: Jody Hill and Sheila Hopkins, Co-Chairs. For a copy of the agenda and more information about how to attend the meeting contact Suzanne Yack at Suzanne.yack@vfffund.org or (904)755-7740.
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To receive public testimony concerning proposed amendments to the District’s Florida Forever Work Plan.
If a person decides to appeal any decision with respect to any matter considered at the above listed public hearing, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made to include testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Anyone requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is requested to advise the District at least 5 work days before the meeting by contacting District Clerk at (386)329-4500 or (386)329-4450 (TDD).; Tuesday, September 11, 2007, 1:00 p.m.
The Hearing is scheduled for:
MEETING: Public Hearing to approve amendments to the District’s 2007 updated, Florida Forever Work Plan; District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177
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The Board of Directors will convene to conduct regular business of the Authority.; Wednesday, September 5, 2007, 9:30 a.m.; Sarasota County Administration Center, 1660 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL
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To review complaints in which a determination of the existence of probable cause has already been made.; August 28, 2007, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32309, (850)488-0062
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To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found.
All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of the Board members or its counsel.
Any person requiring a special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Division of Real Estate, (407)481-5632 (between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.), at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please call the Division of Real Estate using the Florida Dual Party Relay System, 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771 (TDD).; Monday, September 10, 2007, 9:00 a.m. or the soonest thereafter (Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public); Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida
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To receive public comments regarding the operation of the Florida Coastal Management Program. Written or oral comments will be accepted until October 5, 2007, and may be forwarded to Rosemarie McKeeby, NOAA/NOS/OCRM, 1305 East-West Highway (N/ORM7), Silver Spring, Maryland 20910.
Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the Department at least 5 days before the meeting by contacting Danny Clayton at (850)245-2161. Persons with hearing or speech impairments may contact the Department by using the Florida Relay Service, which can be reached at 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771 (TDD).
; Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 6:30 p.m.; Conference Room A, Douglas Building, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida
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Meeting; September 12, 2007, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; United Way of Central Florida, 5605 U.S. Hwy. 98 S., Highland City, FL 33846
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Regular Board Business.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, the person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. A copy of the agenda may also be obtained by writing to: Department of Financial Services, Division of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services, Attn: LaTonya Bryant, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee FL 32399-0361, or by calling Ms Bryant at (850)413-3039.
; September 11, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Department of Financial Services, Alexander Building, Suite 2100, 2020 Capital Circle, S. E., Tallahassee, FL 32301
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a special meeting; Wednesday, August 29, 2007, 8:00 a.m.; The Technology Business Incubator Conference Room, 3701 FAU Blvd., Suite 210, Boca Raton FL
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Board Meeting; Tuesday, August 28, 2007, 5:30 p.m.; Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc., 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL 32789
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Florida Patient Safety Corporation Board of Directors Meeting.; Thursday, August 30, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; CALL IN INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1: Dial the Conference Access Number: 1(866)200-9760
Step 2: When prompted, enter the PIN Code: 8938936#
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quarterly GRANT COMMITTEE meeting; Thursday, August 30, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; Florida Sports Foundation, 2930 Kerry Forest Parkway, Suite 101, Tallahassee, FL 32309. Call In Number: 1(888)808-6959 (Toll Free), Conference Code: 4888347.
Please make note that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Grant Committee with respect to any matter considered at the above-cited meeting or hearing, he/she will need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which recorded includes the testimony and evidence upon which appeal is to be based
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quarterly JUNIOR GOLF GRANT COMMITTEE meeting; Friday, August 31, 2007, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; Florida Sports Foundation, 2930 Kerry Forest Parkway, Suite 101, Tallahassee, FL 32309. Call In Number: 1(888)808-6959 (Toll Free), Conference Code: 4888347.
Please make note that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Junior Golf Grant Committee with respect to any matter considered at the above-cited meeting or hearing, he/she will need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which recorded includes the testimony and evidence upon which appeal is to be based.
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To receive reports of the general manager, committees, and counsel; to consider and take actions based on those reports; and consider any other matters that may come before the Board.; Wednesday, September 12, 2007, TBA
FAJUA Finance Committee Meeting; Conrad Miami, 1395 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To review and discuss matters relating to FAJUA Financial Reporting and any other matters that may come before the committee.
FAJUA Budget Committee Meeting
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, September 12, 2007, TBA
PLACE: Conrad Miami, 1395 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To discuss proposed FY 2007-2008 budget, make recommendations to the Board, and to consider other matters that may come before the committee.
Board of Governors Meeting
DATE AND TIME: Thursday, September 13, 2007, 8:30 a.m.
PLACE: Conrad Miami, 1395 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL
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To review and approve grants to assist persons with disabilities in securing employment and reviewing committee reports.; September 15, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; The Governor’s Inn, 209 S. Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (850)681-6855
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To provide a mechanism by which aggrieved parties may obtain a review of the application of rules of the workers compensation system to their individual workers compensation policy.; September 18, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Hyatt Regency Hotel at the Orlando International Airport, 9300 Airport Blvd., Orlando, Florida 32827, (407)825-1234
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Item of discussion includes, but is not limited to, the Annual Report.; Thursday, September 20, 2007, 8:00 a.m. (EDT); The DoubleTree Hotel, Tallahassee, FL
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Items of discussion include, but are not limited to, key performance indicators and committee reports.; Thursday, September 20, 2007, 9:00 a.m. (EDT); The DoubleTree Hotel, Tallahassee, FL
- Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (24)
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Billy Tyson, on behalf of Clemons-Rutherford & Associates (Petitioner); It was assigned the number DCA07-DEC-011. The Commission determined that section 703.4.1, Florida Building Code, Building Volume (2004, as amended 12/05 and 12/06) and ASTM E 136, adopted by reference therein, require cement based particle board (CBPB) used as a flooring material in a Type II-B Construction classroom to be non-combustible, and the duration of the ASTM E 136 combustibility test cannot be reduced to ten minutes.
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Cindy Poltrock, on behalf of CSP Roof Consultants (Petitioner); It was assigned the number DCA06-DEC-270. The Commission determined that section 507.2.2, Florida Building Code, Existing Building Volume (2004, as amended 12/05 and 12/06) requires that the wood roof deck attachments be checked when 50% of the roof or of an area of roof is removed and that additional fastening be installed if the roof deck attachments are found to be deficient.
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Jack McLaughlin, on behalf of Oriolum Corp.; It was assigned the number DCA06-DEC-273. The Commission determined that the petitioner’s product, a clip designed to secure plywood to window openings for storm protection, is covered by Rule 9B-72, Florida Administrative Code.
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Bert Kolodziej, P.E., on behalf of ITW Buildex; It was assigned the number DCA06-DEC-282. The Commission determined that petitioner’s product, a pin designed to attach exterior sheathing to light gauge steel framing, is not covered by Rule 9B-72, Florida Administrative Code.
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James Losier, on behalf of Hurricane Harness Corporation; It was assigned the number DCA06-DEC-283. The Commission determined that petitioner’s product, tie-down straps that are secured to the foundation and placed over the roof to increase wind resistance, is an aftermarket retrofit not covered by Rule 9B-72, Florida Administrative Code.
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Steve Munnell, on behalf of the Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors Association, Inc.; It was assigned the number DCA06-DEC-284. The Commission determined that adhesive is still an acceptable means of securing the first course of roof tile in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone under sections 102.4 and 1518.8.4.1, Florida Building Code, Building Volume (2004 as amended 12/05 and 12/06) as long as it is part of an approved roofing system and meets the requirements of chapter 16, FBC Building Volume (2004 as amended 12/05 and 12/06) for wind resistance.
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Grant E. Tolbert, on behalf of the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners, on January 2, 2007.
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Andy Charnoubi, on behalf of Neil Melick, City of West Palm Beach Building Official and Kenco Communities at Ibis, Inc., on June 8, 2007.
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Emil Veksenfeld, P.E., on July 17, 2007,
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Billy Tyson, on behalf of Clemons, Rutherford & Associates, Inc., on July 18, 2007,
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Kelly Carman of Leo A. Daly, on behalf of Embassy Suites-Jacksonville, Florida, on June 25, 2007
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John R. Herin, Jr., on behalf of Coral Pointe Homes, LLC
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David Hodges.; The Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board hereby gives notice that it has received a Petition for Declaratory Statement filed on June 25, 2007 on behalf of David Hodges. The Petitioner seeks the Board’s interpretation of Section 468.609(7)(a), Florida Statutes. Specifically, the Petitioner requests that the Board issue a Declaratory Statement as to the description of the “newly employed or promoted” may or does affect the standards of provisional certification.
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Petition for Declaratory Statement, Lee County, Florida, Case # 90308.; The Declaratory Statement concludes that the Department’s pre-emption under Section 552.30(1), Florida Statutes, is limited to the manner in which explosives are used in construction materials mining activities, not the location of mines.
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Prentiss Pointe, Ltd., Docket No. 2007035326; An Order Closing File has been issued because the Petition was withdrawn.
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Galt Mile Apartments, Inc., d/b/a Coral Ridge Towers; Docket No. 2007043749.; Whether Galt Mile Apartments, Inc., a cooperative association, may properly amend the terms and provisions of the Occupancy Agreement under section 719.1055(4)(a), Florida Statutes.
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Altamira at North Hutchinson Island Condominium Association, Inc.; Docket No. 2007042090.; Whether Altamira at North Hutchinson Island Condominium Association, Inc. may amend the declaration of its two condominiums to change the allocation of the common expenses assessed for the limited common elements assigned to each separately with a two-thirds vote under section 718.110(4) and combine the reserves for these expenses under section 718.112(2)(f), Florida Statutes.
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George Garner; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Vol. 33, No. 14, of the April 6, 2007, Florida Administrative Weekly. The Petitioner sought the Board’s interpretation of Section 489.105(m), Florida Statutes, entitled “Definitions” and whether the activities described in the petition constitute “plumbing contracting” and whether petitioner would be required to be licensed as a plumbing contractor. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting, held May 11, 2007, in Tampa, Florida.
The Board’s Order denied to answer the petition for declaratory statement because the question posed is the subject of pending litigation. A declaratory statement is not an appropriate remedy where there is pending litigation.
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Dannie S. Johnson; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Vol. 31, No. 43, of the October 28, 2005, Florida Administrative Weekly. The Petitioner sought the Board’s interpretation of Section 489.113(9), Florida Statutes, entitled “Qualifications for practice; restrictions” and whether a licensed Residential or Commercial Swimming Pool Contractor, in accordance with Section 489.113(9), F.S., include in his contract the sale of a screen enclosure which will be subcontracted to an appropriately licensed contractor for installation. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting, held November 9-11, 2005, in Naples, Florida.
The Board’s Order answered that if the majority of the work within the contract is within the scope of the Residential or Commercial Swimming Pool contractor, the contractor may include in his contract the sale of a screen enclosure, which will be subcontracted to an appropriately licensed contractor for installation.
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; The Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board hereby gives notice that it has received a Petition for Declaratory Statement 2007-036, filed on July 26, 2007 on behalf of David Hodges. The Petitioner seeks the Board’s interpretation of Section 489.13, Florida Statutes. Specifically, the Petitioner requests that the Board issue a Declaratory Statement clarifying whether Section 489.13 applies to Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board licensees.
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Alec F. Redfearn and Margaret A. Redfearn; The Department declines to issue a declaratory statement because the Petition fails to meet the requirement that there be a demonstration within the Petition of an actual, present and practical need for the declaration, and that the requested declaration deals with a present controversy as to a state of facts.
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David Hodges.; The Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board hereby gives notice that it has received a Petition for Declaratory Statement 2007-035, filed on June 26, 2007 on behalf of David Hodges. The Petitioner seeks the Board’s interpretation of Section 468.13, Florida Statutes. Specifically, the Petitioner requests that the Board issue a Declaratory Statement as to the description of unlicensed persons (“runners”) that may or does affect the statutory provision of the rule.
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Mark Cavinee; in conflict the Florida Fire Prevention Code, specifically states that “the support spaces such as media centers, administrative offices, and cafeterias and kitchens located within educational facilities are not separate occupancies.”
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Craig A. Waltzer, President and Chairman of Aventura Holdings, Inc.; of Chapter 559, Florida Statutes and Chapter 687, Florida Statutes and specifically Section 559.565(1), Florida Statutes and Section 687.071, Florida Statutes to the activities of Ohio Funding Group, Inc. and National Automobile Finance, Inc.
- Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing (12)
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Other Agencies and Organizations, C.R. Klewin Southeast, Inc.
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Department of Management Services, Departmental
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Department of Management Services, Departmental
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Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
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Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
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Other Agencies and Organizations, Early Learning Coalition of Flagler & Volusia Counties
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Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
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Department of Education, School Districts
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Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
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Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
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Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
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Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
- Miscellaneous (22)
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Purpose and Intent , Definitions, Fees, Notice of funding Availability (NOFA), Membership Application Procedures, Property Standards, HOP Program Restrictions, Eligible Homebuyer Requirements, Homebuyer Loan Process, HOME Regulations
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Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
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Department of Community Affairs, Division of Community Planning
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Department of Health, Board of Nursing
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Department of Health, Board of Medicine
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Department of Health, Board of Respiratory Care
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Department of Health, Board of Osteopathic Medicine
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Department of Health, Board of Nursing
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Department of Health, Board of Nursing
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Department of Health, Board of Nursing
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Department of Health, Board of Nursing
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Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
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Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
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Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
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Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
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Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
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Department of Health, Board of Nursing
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Department of Health, Board of Nursing
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Department of Health, Departmental
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Department of Community Affairs, Division of Community Planning
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Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
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Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation