1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Division of Workforce Services
2. Proposed Rules
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Architecture and Interior Design
4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- On January 28, 2016, the Department issued a Final Order that was in response to a Petition for Variance from Lake Gibson Village, filed January 13, 2016, and advertised on January 19, 2016 in Vol. 42, No. 11, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance denies the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.15.9.3, ASME A17.1b, 2009 edition, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code providing platform guards because the Petitioner has not met the burden of demonstrating that public health safeguards provided by rule have otherwise been met and has not provided a method to meet intent of code (VW2016-006).
- On January 28, 2016 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a temporary Variance from Woolbright Corporate Center, filed November 24, 2015, and advertised on November 30, 2015 in Vol. 41, No.23, 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 (VW2015-295).
- Henderson Building. Petitioner seeks an emergency 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 which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Michelle Comingore, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2016-015).
- Department of Health
- Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Department of Education
- Division of Florida Colleges
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- HDR, Inc.
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, will conduct a public meeting regarding proposed changes to design plans for improvements to Interstate 75 (I-75) from south of Bee Ridge Road to south of Fruitville Road in Sarasota County. FDOT is holding this meeting on February 11, 2016 to allow interested persons the opportunity to provide comments concerning changes to the proposed design plans at the I-75/Bee Ridge Road interchange.
In 2011, the Federal Highway Administration approved a preferred alternative from the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study of I-75 from south of SR 681 to north of University Parkway in Sarasota and Manatee counties. At the I-75/Bee Ridge Road interchange, the preferred alternative maintained the existing partial cloverleaf interchange but added turn lanes on the northbound and southbound I-75 off-ramps. The preferred alternative also included widening of Bee Ridge Road from four to six lanes in each direction and the adding turn lanes at the Bee Ridge Road/Cattlemen Road intersection.
During the design phase, traffic simulations indicated that the preferred alternative would result in excessive delay and queuing. To address this issue, FDOT developed a modified design proposal that includes reconstructing I-75 at the Bee Ridge Road interchange from the existing diamond configuration to a hybrid diverging diamond interchange (DDI) and southbound diversion ramp. FDOT would also rebuild the Bee Ridge Road/Cattlemen Road intersection to a continuous flow intersection (CFI). The hybrid DDI, southbound diversion ramp, and CFI work in conjunction to accommodate the traffic at the I-75/Bee Ridge Road interchange and the Bee Ridge Road/Cattlemen Road intersection, which are in very close proximity to each other. The proposed design plans continue to include widening of I-75 from south of Bee Ridge Road to south of Fruitville Road and widening of about one mile of Bee Ridge Road.
FDOT representatives will be available at the public meeting beginning at 5 p.m. to answer questions, review proposed design plans and project-related materials on display, and discuss the project informally. FDOT will make a presentation at 6 p.m. followed by an opportunity for attendees to make oral public comments. FDOT will accept written comments at the meeting, mailed to Kevin Ingle, FDOT Project Manager, at 801 N. Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33831, or by email at kevin.ingle@dot.state.fl.us. All comments must be postmarked by Monday, February 22, 2016 to become part of the public meeting record.
Draft project documents will be available for public review from January 21, 2016 to February 22, 2016 at the following locations and on the project website (www.swflroads.com/i75/beeridgerdtofruitvillerd), FDOT – District 1, 801 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33831, (863) 519-2740, or Fruitville Public Library, 100 Coburn Road, Sarasota, FL 34240, (941) 861-2500.; Thursday, February 11, 2016, 5 p.m.; Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee
2320 Cattlemen Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
- Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee
2320 Cattlemen Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
- Department of Education
- Division of Florida Colleges
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
- The workshop will discuss a Request for Applications (RFA) to finance the construction, retrofit and/or rehabilitation of small Permanent Supportive Housing Developments that are either Community Residential Homes or Supported Living Units. The Community Residential Homes may serve no more than six (6) residents and the Supported Living Units may serve no more than eight (8) residents. An estimated $5,740,684.50 in grant funding will be made available to Non-Profit organizations that have a primary mission which includes serving Persons with Developmental Disabilities.; Tuesday, February 16, 2016, 2:00 p.m.; Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329. The meeting will be accessible via phone #1-888-339-2688, Participant Code # 693 194 94.
- Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329. The meeting will be accessible via phone #1-888-339-2688, Participant Code # 693 194 94.
- Department of Health
- Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- On behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the public is invited to a meeting regarding improvements for State Road (SR) 46 from SR 415 (Lake Mary Boulevard) to east of Lake Proctor Court to improve roadway safety, serve the community’s needs, and improve the quality of life for residents. The project will widen the roadway to add eastbound and westbound left turn lanes at Cochran Road, extend the existing westbound left turn lane at Woodridge Drive, and add an eastbound pavement taper at Richmond Avenue. The project also includes adding bicycle lanes at existing right turn lane locations, signalization upgrades at County Road (CR) 426, signing and pavement marking upgrades, the paving of some minor side street approaches and miscellaneous drainage improvements. The project is currently funded for construction.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator by phone at (386) 943-5367, or via email at Jennifer.Smith2@dot.state.fl.us.; Thursday, February 11, 2016
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Rural Heritage Center (a.k.a., Historic Geneva School House) at 101 East Main Street, Geneva, Florida 32732
- Rural Heritage Center (a.k.a., Historic Geneva School House) at 101 East Main Street, Geneva, Florida 32732
- Department of Health
- Board of Optometry
- For cases previously heard by the panel.; Monday, February 8, 2016, commencing at 1:00 p.m., at meet me number (888) 670-3525, participant code 7342425515.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
- Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
- Regional Planning Councils
- Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Building Commission
- The purpose of these meetings is to accept public input and to provide recommendations on the proposed code changes for the update to the 6th Edition (2017) Florida Building Code. Please see listed below all meeting dates, times and locations.
The following Technical Advisory Committees (TAC’s) will meet Week 1:
Northwood Centre, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Florida Building Commission, Office of Codes and Standards, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. For directions please call (850) 487-1824
Special Occupancy TAC, Friday, April 1, 2016, 9:00AM – until completion
The following Technical Advisory Committees (TAC’s) will meet Week 2:
The Gainesville Hilton at UF – 1714 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32607.
For reservations please call (352) 371-3600 or (800) HILTONS. Cut-off date for reservations is March 4, 2016.
Electrical TAC and Swimming TAC will meet concurrently, Monday, April 4, 2017 at 8:00am – 5:00pm with a scheduled lunch break.
Roofing TAC, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 5-6, 2016 at 8:00am – 5:00pm with a scheduled lunch break both days.
Fire TAC, Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 8:00am- 12:00Noon or until completion.
No scheduled meetings on Friday, due to travel.
The following Technical Advisory Committees (TAC’s) and Commission will meet Week 3:
The Gainesville Hilton at UF – 1714 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32607.
For reservations please call (352) 371-3600 or (800) HILTONS.
Cut-off date for reservations is March 11, 2016.
Energy TAC, Monday, April 11, 2016 at 8:00am – 5:00pm with a scheduled lunch.
The Commission Plenary Session will meet Tuesday morning, April 12, 2016 at 8:00am – 12:00 Noon.
Code Administration TAC, Tuesday afternoon, April 12, 2016, 1:30pm – 5:00pm.
Plumbing TAC, Wednesday morning, April 13, 2016, 8:00am – 12:00 Noon.
Mechanical TAC, Wednesday afternoon, April 13, 2016 at 1:30pm – 5:00pm.
Structural TAC, Thursday and Friday, April 14-15, 2016 at 8:00am – 5:00pm, with a lunch break scheduled both days.
; Between April 1, 2016 and April 15, 2016. See below calendar for specific dates and times.; For meeting times and locations, please see calendar below. All meetings to be conducted in person.
- For meeting times and locations, please see calendar below. All meetings to be conducted in person.
- Regional Planning Councils
- East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Material related to EPCRA Community right-to-know.; Friday, February 5, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Boardroom, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
- East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Boardroom, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
- Department of the Lottery
- Departmental
- Meeting of the Evaluation Team to discuss and evaluate the Replies submitted in response to Invitation to Negotiate (ITN), Project Number 066-14/15: Lottery Gaming System and Related Commodities & Services; and to develop a schedule for future Evaluation Team meetings and other matters relevant to the above-referenced ITN. The Evaluation Team may make a determination to continue this meeting at a future date and time should it deem necessary to do so.; Wednesday, February 10, 2016 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time, Thursday, February 11, 2016 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time, Friday, February 12, 2016 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time and continuing from day to day thereafter as may be required.; Florida Lottery Headquarters, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
- Florida Lottery Headquarters, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
- This Review Committee meeting will be to discuss the responses received from qualified Respondents in response to RFP 2016-03 for Lender Appreciation Awards Dinner Venue and Lodging, answer any questions the Review Committee may have regarding the Proposals, give the scores, and submit a recommendation to Florida Housing’s Board of Directors.; 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2016; Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
- Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
- This Review Committee meeting will be to discuss the responses received from qualified Respondents in response to RFP 2016-02 for the Homebuyer Loan Program, answer any questions the Review Committee may have regarding the Qualifications, give the scores, and submit a recommendation to Florida Housing’s Board of Directors.; 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2016; Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
- Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
- Steven H. Mezer, Esq., In Re: Sea Grape Inn Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2015051901,; The Division declined to issue a declaratory statement because the issue raised has already been addressed in an arbitration case. The order was filed with the Agency Clerk on January 27, 2016.
- James E. Olsen, Esq., In Re: Alhambra Village No. 1 Association, Inc., Docket No. 2015053107,; Absent a provision in the governing documents, husband and wife co-tenants may simultaneously serve on the board of directors of the Association. The statement was filed with the Agency Clerk on January 27, 2016.
7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Polytechnic University