1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- State Board of Administration
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- Department of Health
- Department of Education
- Department of Health
- Board of Physical Therapy Practice
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Department of Health
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Department of Corrections
- State Board of Administration
2. Proposed Rules
- State Board of Administration
- Department of Health
- Board of Respiratory Care
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
- Department of Health
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Engineers
- Department of Education
- Department of Health
- Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
- Department of Education
- Department of Health
- Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
- Division of Family Health Services
- Department of Education
- Department of Corrections
- Department of Education
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- Department of Education
- Department of Management Services
- Division of Facilities Management
- These rule amendments are intended to modify the rules to meet the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee objections. No agency may lease a building or any part thereof unless prior approval of the lease conditions and of the need therefore is first obtained from the Department of Management Services. See, Section 255.25(2)(a), F.S. This rule amendment corrects subsections 60H-1.003(3), 60H-1.017(2), and 60H-1.022(2), F.A.C., which currently permit agencies to enter leases without receiving active approves by the Department of Management Services. Also this rule amendment corrects subparagraph 60H-1.015(1)(b)5., F.A.C., to ensure that extensions are approved by the Department of Management Services when in the best interest of the state. See, Section 255.25(3)(b), F.S.
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Children and Families
- Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Department of Health
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
- Department of Revenue
- Division of Child Support Enforcement
- Departmental
4. Emergency Rules
- Department of the Lottery
5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
- Variance or Waiver filed on March 14, 2007 on behalf of Marvin Powers, Petitioner. Petitioner seeks a variance of Rules 61J1-4.001(1), F.A.C., entitled “Education Requirements” and 61J1-5.001(1)(2) and (3), F.A.C., entitled “Appraisal examination areas of competency.” Specifically, the Petitioner requests, for reasons stated in the petition, that the Board waive or grant a variance of the requirements under Rules 61J1-4.001 and 61J1-5.001, F.A.C., of the license courses and state exam for the Real Estate Appraiser’s license.
- Department of Health
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- received a Petition for a Waiver or Variance from Montgomery Ventures, Inc. February 21, 2007, seeking a Waiver or Variance from the provisions of Rule 14-10.007(6)(b), Florida Administrative Code. Rule 14-10.007(6)(b) establishes that a nonconforming sign is abandoned if it fails to display advertising copy for 12 months or longer. Montgomery Ventures, Inc. proposes that the Department grant a Waiver or Variance and allow its nonconforming sign to remain along I-75 in southernmost Alachua County despite its failure to display advertising copy from October 2004, to July 2006. Comments on this proposed Waiver or Variance should be filed with the Clerk of Agency Proceedings, Department of Transportation, 605 Suwannee Street, M.S. 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0458, within 14 days of the publication of this notice.
- Department of Law Enforcement
- Departmental
- Notice is hereby given that the Officer Professionalism Program, Florida Department of Law Enforcement has received from Florida Keys Community College on March 5, 2007, a petition for Waiver of Rule 11B-18.0053, F.A.C., pursuant to Section 120.542, F.S. Petitioner has requested that the Department waive repayment for equipment erroneously purchased with trust fund moneys.
Comments on this Petition should be filed with the Office of General Counsel, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida 32302, Attention: Assistant General Counsel Grace A. Jaye.
- The Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Training has taken action at its February 2, 2007, meeting on a petition for waiver received from Palm Beach Community College on January 19, 2007. Notice of receipt of this petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No.6, February 9, 2007. No public comment was received. Petitioner requested a waiver of Rule 11B-20.0017, F.A.C., pursuant to Section 120.542, F.S. Petitioner has requested that the Department waive certain requirements concerning mandatory retraining and demonstration of proficiencies for instructor certifications for seven instructors.
On February 2, 2007, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission granted a waiver of this rule to Palm Beach Community College, in a final order, OGC File No.: VAR 07-5. This rule waiver was granted because the petitioner demonstrated that a strict application of the rule would result in undue hardship to it or would affect it differently than other similarly situated applicants and because it could successfully fulfill the requirements of Section 943.14, F.S., by other means.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
- The Agency for Health Care Administration, Health Quality Assurance HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that it issued a Final Order Partially Granting and Otherwise Denying OMI Petition for Variance from Rule 59A-33.013, on April 2, 2007, in response to a petition filed on January 23, 2007, and advertised in the FAW, Vol. 33, No. 5 on February 2, 2007. The order extends from 200 (Rule 59A-33.013 standard) to 400 miles the distance between clinics that a medical or clinic director may supervise OMI of Orange Park, Inc., and OMI of Jacksonville, Inc., and adds certain compliance conditions, including a time limitation of the variance. The requests of the remaining 20 clinics for the same variance were denied, however, the Orange Park and the Jacksonville facilities may use the same medical or clinic director of any of the 22 petitioners because all are within 400 miles of each other. The petitioners are Open Magnetic Imaging, Inc., OMI of Aventura, Inc., OMI of Aventura II, Inc., OMI CT of Aventura, Inc., OMI of Miami Lakes, Inc., OMI CT of Miami Lakes, Inc., OMI of Coral Gables, Inc., OMI of Kendall, Inc., Open Magnetic Imaging of Coral Springs, Ltd., Open Magnetic Imaging of Plantation, Ltd., OMI of Plantation, Inc., OMI CT of Plantation, Inc., OMI of Ft. Lauderdale, Inc., OMI CT of Ft. Lauderdale, Inc., Open Magnetic Imaging of Pembroke Pines, Ltd., OMI of Jupiter, Inc., OMI of Palm Beach, Inc., OMI of Wellington, Inc., OMI of Boynton Beach, Inc., OMI of West Boca, Ltd., OMI of Jacksonville, Inc. and OMI of Orange Park, Inc.
- Department of Law Enforcement
- Departmental
- Notice is hereby given that the Officer Professionalism Program, Florida Department of Law Enforcement has received from Chipola Community College on March 30, 2007, a petition for Waiver of Rule 11B-35.001, F.A.C., pursuant to Section 120.542, F.S. Petitioner has requested that the Department waive rules regulating the certification of instructors for one instructor who met all of the requirements to be a certified instructor, but whose information was never sent in by Petitioner to be processed by Commission staff.
Comments on this Petition should be filed with the Office of General Counsel, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida 32302, Attention: Assistant General Counsel Grace A. Jaye.
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- waiver from Clinton R. Ritter, Application No. 06-1025-2, for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the L-47 Canal, Okeechobee County, for an existing pile-supported boat dock with pier and roof to remain within the L-47 right of way, Section 5, Township 38S, Range 36E. The petition seeks relief from paragraph 40E-6.221(2)(j), Fla. Admin. Code, which governs the placement of irrigation pumps within the District’s rights of way and the minimum required low member elevations of pile-supported docking facilities within Works or Lands of the District.
- waiver from Alfred J. Kennedy, Application No. 07-0329-1 for issuance of a Right of Way Occupancy Permit for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the L-28, Miami-Dade County, to allow utilization of the District’s L-28 right of way for temporary vehicular access to privately-owned land lying in multiple Sections through Township 54, 53, 52S, Range 35E. The petition seeks relief from subsection 40E-6.221(9), Fla. Admin. Code, which governs the requirement that, except for both private and public utilities, an applicant must own or lease the land lying adjacent to the District Work within Works or Lands of the District.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- an Emergency Variance for subsections 61C-4.0101(1) and 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Codes from Chris Catering Service located in Palmetto. 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 two Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicles.
- a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code from Chick-fil-A 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 24.
- a Routine Variance for subsections 61C-4.0101(1) and 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Codes from Suzy Riggs Catering located in Clearwater. 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.
- a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code from the Old Pineapple Inn located in Melbourne. The above referenced F.A.C. states that all bathrooms shall be of easy and convenient access to both patrons and employees, and shall be located on the same floor of the premises served. They are requesting a variance to not have a bathroom facility on the first floor due to the historical significance of the building and the financial strain of further modification.
This variance request was approved March 27, 2007 and is contingent upon Petitioner notifying guests to the location of bathroom facility on the second floor by directional signage, hot and cold running water is to be provided at all times, operate in a clean and sanitary manner, provided with soap and an approved method to dry hands. Petitioner will have no more than ten seats in the establishment for dining, which includes any outside seating in the establishment. Handwashing procedures for employees are to be strictly adhered to as specified in the Federal Food and Drug Administration 2001 Food Code Section 2-301.14. All provisos must be complied prior to final approval and licensing. 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.
- a Routine Variance for subsections 61C-4.0101(1) and 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Codes from Emma Catering Service located in Orlando. 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.
This variance request was approved March 27, 2007, and is contingent upon the Petitioner’s use of open-air steam table properly covered and air curtain operating properly according to manufacturer’s specifications and Section 6-202-15(D) (2), 2001 FDA Food Code, as to expel possible contaminants and vermin. Approval is also contingent upon Petitioner conducting all re-heating for hot holding at approved commissaries to the proper temperature per Section 3-403.11, 2001 FDA Food Code; and potentially hazardous food is held at proper temperatures according to Section 3-501.16, 2001 FDA Food Code.
The Petitioner shall strictly adhere to paragraph 61C-4.0161(2)(c), Florida Administrative Code, and report to the commissary at least once daily when operating. All warewashing is to be conducted at the commissary and strict adherence to employee health guidelines as specified in the Section 2-201, 2001 FDA Food Code, are to be followed. Petitioner shall also use a potable water tank and utilize a wastewater holding tank that is at least 15% larger than the potable water holding tank; and sloped to a drain that is 1 inch in inner diameter or greater, equipped with a shut-off valve. Petitioner must receive potable water from an approved source with written documentation provided and sanitize the fresh water and wastewater tanks at least once every 24 hours.
Copies of the variance and operating procedures are to be present on the MFDV at all times of operation and shall be adhered to as approved by the Division. This variance is not transferable under any conditions. All provisos must be complied prior to final approval and licensing. 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.
- a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from The Bean Stalk located in Sarasota. 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 22.
- a Routine Variance for subsections 61C-4.0101(1) and 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, from Robert Breckinridge located in Clearwater. 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.
6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Department of Health
- Florida Commission on Offender Review
- Departmental
- Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional
Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery and Control Release matters as well as other Commission
business.; Wednesday, April 25, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Bldg.C.,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2450
- Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Bldg.C.,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2450
- Department of Community Affairs
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- The Department will be conducting an informational meeting on this date and during this timeframe. The Department’s representatives will provide information regarding the Department’s permitting process pursuant to the Rules for the Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality (PSD) and the status of Florida Power & Light Company’s application to construct a nominal 1,960 megawatt coal and petroleum coke-fueled power plant northwest of Moore Haven. The air permit application, key correspondence and additional information related to the project can be viewed at: www.dep.state.fl.us/Air/permitting/construction/fplglades.htm.; Tuesday, April 24, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Auditorium of Moore Haven Junior-Senior High School, 700 Terrier Pride Drive, South, Moore Haven, Glades County, Florida 33471.
- Auditorium of Moore Haven Junior-Senior High School, 700 Terrier Pride Drive, South, Moore Haven, Glades County, Florida 33471.
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- The Commission's staff will hold an undocketed, informational workshop to begin development of the format and content of the annual filings required by Subsection (8) of Rule 25-6.0423, Nuclear Power Plant Cost Recovery.; Thursday, June 14, 2007 - 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 140, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL
- Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 140, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL
- Department of Citrus
- Departmental
- The subject area to be addressed is proposed changes for Chapter 20-3 "Monthly Reports By Citrus Fruit Dealers." The purpose of Chapter 20-3 is to outline information that is to be included on reports regarding quantities of citrus fruit handled, and reports regarding processed citrus fruit and citrus fruit products within the state of Florida.; Wednesday, April 25, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, FL.
- Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, FL.
- Regional Transportation Authorities
- South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
- This is the monthly meeting of this Council, created by Section 16.615, Florida Statutes. The Council shall make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including, but not limited to, homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rate, poverty, violence, drug abuse, death rates, disparate annual income levels, school performance in all grade levels including postsecondary levels, and health issues.; April 25, 2007, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.; Collins Building, 107 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida, Lemon Law Conference Room G19
Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-808-6959
Conference Code: 1021731236
- Collins Building, 107 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida, Lemon Law Conference Room G19
Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-808-6959
Conference Code: 1021731236
- State Board of Administration
- Departmental
- May bonding estimates, approval to file Rule 19-8.028, F.A.C. (Premium Formula) for adoption will be sought and Council approval will be sought for the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund to file Rule 19-8.010, F.A.C. (Reimbursement Contract) for Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. In addition, other general business of the Council will be addressed.; May 15, 2007, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (ET).; Room 116 (Hermitage Conference Room), 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida. Persons who wish to participate by phone may call 1-888-808-6959, conference code 4765251363 on the date and at the time indicated for access to the meeting.
- Room 116 (Hermitage Conference Room), 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida. Persons who wish to participate by phone may call 1-888-808-6959, conference code 4765251363 on the date and at the time indicated for access to the meeting.
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
- 1. Consider financing and acknowledgement resolutions for various multifamily developments, under any multifamily program, including the ranking of developments.
2. Consider appointment of professionals including but not limited to trustee and/or originator/servicer for upcoming and/or past multifamily programs and single-family programs.
3. Consider approval of all bond documents for and terms of all upcoming single-family and multifamily bond sales, including those secured by third-party guarantors, letters-of-credit, insurance or other mechanisms.
4. Consider adopting resolutions authorizing negotiated or competitive sale of bonds on various single-family and multifamily issues.
5. Consider directing Staff to submit summaries of various TEFRA/Public Hearings to the Governor.
6. Consideration of policy issues concerning ongoing and upcoming single-family bond issues including initiation of request for proposals on an emergency basis, and structuring new issues.
7. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the Multifamily Bond Program.
8. Consideration of approval of underwriters for inclusion on approved master list and teams.
9. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the HOME Rental Program.
10. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the HC (Housing Credits) Program.
11. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the SAIL (State Apartment Incentive Loan) Program.
12. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership) Program.
13. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the PLP (Predevelopment Loan) Program.
14. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the Homeownership Programs.
15. Consideration of all necessary actions for initiating new rules or rule amendments on an emergency or non-emergency basis.
16. Consideration of Appeals from Universal Cycle ranking and grading with entry of final orders.
17. Consideration of workouts or modifications for existing projects funded by the Corporation.
18. Consideration of matters relating to the stated purpose of the Corporation to provide safe and sanitary housing that is affordable for the residents of Florida.
19. Consideration of funding additional reserves for the Guarantee Fund.
20. Consideration of audit issues.
21. Evaluation of professional and consultant performance.
22. Such other matters as may be included on the Agenda for the April 27, 2007, Board Meeting.
; April 27, 2007 – 9:00 a.m. until adjourned; Tallahassee City Hall Commission Chambers
300 Adams Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Tallahassee City Hall Commission Chambers
300 Adams Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
- May 16, 2007, 4:00 p.m, or soon thereafter Probable Cause Panel Meeting (portions are closed to the public); May 17, 2007, 8:30 a.m., or soon thereafter Disciplinary Actions, General Business Meeting; May 18, 2007 at 8:00 a.m., or soon thereafter General Business Meeting.; May 16, 2007at 4:00 p.m, May 17, 2007 at 8:30 am and May 18, 2007 at 8:00 a.m.; Courtyard by Marriott, 3435 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, Ph: 321-784-4800
- Courtyard by Marriott, 3435 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, Ph: 321-784-4800
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- These are the Technical Review Committee Meetings for review of technical issues relating to projects where bids were received by the District 2 Contracts Office.; DATE AND TIME: April 26, 2007, 8:30 a.m.
DATE AND TIME: June 7, 2007, 8:30 a.m.
DATE AND TIME: July 5, 2007, 8:30 a.m.
DATE AND TIME: July 26, 2007, 8:30 a.m.
DATE AND TIME: August 30, 2007, 8:30 a.m.
DATE AND TIME: September 27, 2007, 8:30 a.m.
DATE AND TIME: November 1, 2007, 8:30 a.m.
DATE AND TIME: December 6, 2007, 8:30 a.m.
DATE AND TIME: December 27, 2007, 8:30 a.m.
; Lake City District Office Building, 1109 S. Marion Avenue. Lake City, Florida 32025-5874
*Please contact the District 2 Contracts Office at (386) 758-3703 for room location.
- Lake City District Office Building, 1109 S. Marion Avenue. Lake City, Florida 32025-5874
*Please contact the District 2 Contracts Office at (386) 758-3703 for room location.
- These are the Award Committee Meetings for determination as to awarding or rejecting projects where bids were received by the District 2 Contracts Office.
PLACE: Lake City District Office Building, 1109 S. Marion Avenue. Lake City, Florida 32025-5874
*Please contact the District 2 Contracts Office at (386) 758-3703 for room location.; DATE AND TIME: May 1, 2007, 8:30 a.m.
DATE AND TIME: June 12, 2007, 8:30 a.m.
DATE AND TIME: July 10, 2007, 8:30 a.m.
DATE AND TIME: July 31, 2007, 8:30 a.m.
DATE AND TIME: September 4, 2007, 8:30 a.m.
DATE AND TIME: October 2, 2007, 8:30 a.m.
DATE AND TIME: November 6, 2007, 8:30 a.m.
DATE AND TIME: December 11, 2007, 8:30 a.m.
DATE AND TIME: January 8, 2008, 8:30 a.m.; Lake City District Office Building, 1109 S. Marion Avenue. Lake City, Florida 32025-5874
*Please contact the District 2 Contracts Office at (386) 758-3703 for room location.
- Lake City District Office Building, 1109 S. Marion Avenue. Lake City, Florida 32025-5874
*Please contact the District 2 Contracts Office at (386) 758-3703 for room location.
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Workers' Compensation
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Employee Leasing Companies
- General Business Meeting of the Board.; Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Tradewinds Island Resorts
5600 Gulf Boulevard
St. Pete Beach, Florida 33706
(727) 363-2215
- Tradewinds Island Resorts
5600 Gulf Boulevard
St. Pete Beach, Florida 33706
(727) 363-2215
- General Business of the Board; Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Via Telephone Conference. To connect, dial (888) 808-6959, Conference Code: 9226020
- Via Telephone Conference. To connect, dial (888) 808-6959, Conference Code: 9226020
- Department of Health
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- The South Florida Water Management District has selected three experts to participate in a peer review panel to evaluate environmental performance measures. The intent of the Conference Call Meetings is to allow the panel of experts to discuss their comments and recommendations on the Kissimmee Basin Modeling and Operations Study Evaluation Performance Measures. The Kissimmee Basin Modeling and Operations Study Performance Measures were developed to evaluate existing and alternative operating criteria for water control structures in the Kissimmee Basin.
; Conference Call Meeting for the Peer Review of Evaluation Performance Measures for the Kissimmee Basin Modeling and Operations Study (KBMOS).
April 25, 2007, 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m
Meeting ID number - 7599
This is a teleconferenced meeting. You may call into the teleconference by dialing either of the following telephone numbers:
(561) 682-6700
(866) 433-6299
You will be prompted to dial the meeting ID number associated with the meeting above.
; South Florida Water Management District, B2-2N Pine Island Sound Conference Room, 3301 Gun Club Rd., West Palm Beach, Florida, 33406.
- South Florida Water Management District, B2-2N Pine Island Sound Conference Room, 3301 Gun Club Rd., West Palm Beach, Florida, 33406.
- A Public Meeting of the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding issues of the restoration and protection of Lake Okeechobee; and the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie Estuaries.; April 25, 2007
9:00 am to 4:00 pm; The Shriners Club, 1855 SW 53 Street, Okeechobee, FL
- The Shriners Club, 1855 SW 53 Street, Okeechobee, FL
- Regional Planning Councils
- South Florida Regional Planning Council
- Any Development Order received prior to the meeting; Any proposed Local Government Comprehensive Plan received prior to the meeting; Any adopted Local Government Comprehensive Plan received prior to the meeting; Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Islamorada; Any proposed Local Government Comprehensive Plan Amendment received prior to the meeting; Adopted Local Government Comprehensive Plan Amendments for Indian Creek Village and Marathon; Any adopted Local Government Comprehensive Plan Amendment received prior to the meeting; Meeting on monthly Council business; Executive Committee meeting at 10:00 a.m. at the above location.; Monday, May 7, 2007; City of Hialeah, City Hall, 501 Palm Avenue, 3rd Floor, Hialeah, Florida
- City of Hialeah, City Hall, 501 Palm Avenue, 3rd Floor, Hialeah, Florida
- Department of Citrus
- Departmental
- This notice amends the notice published April 6, 2007, Vol. 33/14 by including the following: The Commission will go into closed session pursuant to the provisions of Section 286.011(8), F.S., to address issues related to Case #: 53-2007-001682-0000LK Sec. 04 Citrosuco North America, Inc. and Louis Dreyfus Citrus, Inc., Plaintiffs vs. State of Florida, Florida Department of Citrus, and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Defendants. The parties attending the closed session will be commissioners Benny W. Albritton, Jr., Robert M. Behr, Wesley W. Brumback, Michael L. Carrere, W. Cody Estes, Sr., William J. Ferrari, George T. Pantuso, Virginia S. Pena, Stephen W. Ryan, Steven M. Smith, George H. Streetman, David P. Wheeler; Ken Keck, Executive Director, Hank B. Campbell, Esq., and Ed Scales, Esq.; Wednesday, April 18, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, FL
- Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, FL
- Department of Health
- Division of Environmental Health
- To reconsider public disciplinary cases.; April 16, 2007, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.; Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, 4025 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
- Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, 4025 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Whether to establish all or portions of Marion and Sumter counties a water use caution area.
One or more members of the Governing Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District or the St. Johns River Water Management District may attend.
; April 23, 2007, 6:00 p.m.; Sumter County Fairgrounds, Ag/Expo Center, Expo Room 6, 7620 S.R. 41, Bushnell, Florida 33513
- Sumter County Fairgrounds, Ag/Expo Center, Expo Room 6, 7620 S.R. 41, Bushnell, Florida 33513
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- Presentation and discussion regarding preparation of Florida’s 2007 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).; Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); Suwannee River Water Management District, Santa Fe Room, 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060
- Suwannee River Water Management District, Santa Fe Room, 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060
- Presentation and discussion regarding preparation of Florida’s 2007 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).; Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. (ET); Balis Community Center at Southside Park, 1513 LaSalle Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32207
- Balis Community Center at Southside Park, 1513 LaSalle Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32207
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- The purpose of the meetings is to afford customers an opportunity to present comments to the Florida Public Service Commission staff regarding Florida Public Utilities Company’s Petition for an increase to its current base rates in order to recover the costs associated with implementing storm preparedness programs required by the Florida Public Service Commission in Docket Number 060638-EI. Representatives of Florida Public Utilities Company will be present and Commissioners of the Florida Public Service Commission may also be present. Customers wishing to address the Commission are urged to appear early as the meetings may be adjourned if no one is in attendance.
Emergency Cancellation of Customer Meetings
If a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of either of these meetings, Commission staff will attempt to give timely direct notice to the parties. Notice of cancellation of the meeting(s) 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.
; Tuesday May 1, 2007, 6:00 PM; Jackson County Administration Building, County Commission Meeting Room, 2864 Madison Street, Marianna, FL 32446
And
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, May 2, 2007, 6:00 PM
PLACE: Fernandina Beach City Hall, City Commission Chambers, 204 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
- Jackson County Administration Building, County Commission Meeting Room, 2864 Madison Street, Marianna, FL 32446
And
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, May 2, 2007, 6:00 PM
PLACE: Fernandina Beach City Hall, City Commission Chambers, 204 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Landscape Architecture
- The May 4, 2007 Board of Landscape Architecture General Board and Business meeting, published in F.A.W. Issue 33/14 has been re-scheduled for the above mentioned date, time and place.; April 27, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.; Homewood Suites, 3470 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL: 941.365.7300.
- Homewood Suites, 3470 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL: 941.365.7300.
- Department of Community Affairs
- Departmental
- GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To review and rank applications submitted to the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program for designation during the 2007-2009 cycle of Waterfronts Florida. Applications receiving the highest rankings from the review committee will be forwarded to the Secretary of the Department of Community Affairs, who will make the final designation.; DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, April 18, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; PLACE: Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Room 305, Kelley Training Center, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100.
- PLACE: Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Room 305, Kelley Training Center, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100.
- Department of Education
- Water Management Districts
- Northwest Florida Water Management District
- Regional Planning Councils
- South Florida Regional Planning Council
- Department of Education
- Departmental
- Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Curriculum Approval Committee Training
The Florida Department of Education announces the April training of the VPK Curriculum Approval Committee. This training is a repeat of the training held March 26-27, 2007. The Committee will receive training on how to evaluate curriculum materials submitted for consideration by publishers in May of 2007.; April 16-17, 2007. The meeting will begin at 10:00 on April 16th and adjourn at approximately 1:00 on April 17th.; Hilton Garden Inn, 3333 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, Florida 32312
- Hilton Garden Inn, 3333 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, Florida 32312
- Publishers’ Presentations for Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Curriculum Approval Process
The Florida Department of Education announces an opportunity for publishers of comprehensive curricula for prekindergartners to present their curriculum to the VPK Curriculum Approval Committee. Publishers will be notified by Thursday, May 3rd, 2007, of their presentation time and amount of time available for presentation. Time for presentation will be equal for all publishers and determined by the number of curricula titles to be presented. A five minute set-up period will be allowed, and publishers should allow time at the end of their presentation time for committee members’ questions. Room accommodations include a screen, LCD projector, and microphone available for publishers’ use. Presentations will be videotaped for distribution to committee members that are not able to be in attendance. All attendees must present a valid photo ID when checking into the Florida Education Center.
Publishers must submit an Intent to Present form, available at http://www.myfloridaeducation.com/earlylearning/curric.htm and an electronic copy of all handouts to be distributed at the Publishers’ Presentations meeting no later than Tuesday, May 1, 2007, to earlylearning@fldoe.org. The email should include the curriculum’s title in the subject line.
; May 10, 2007 from 12:30-5:00 and May 11, 2007 from 8:30-5:00.; the Florida Education Center, Ralph Turlington Building, located at 325 West Gaines Street, Room 1721/25, in Tallahassee, Florida.
- the Florida Education Center, Ralph Turlington Building, located at 325 West Gaines Street, Room 1721/25, in Tallahassee, Florida.
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- The purpose of the meeting is to give customers and other interested persons an opportunity to offer comments regarding the quality of service provided by Utilities Inc. of Sandalhaven, the proposed wastewater rate increase in Charlotte County, and to ask questions and comment on other issues for Docket Number 060285-SU.
Emergency Cancellation of Customer Meeting
If a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the meeting, Commission staff will attempt to give timely direct notice to the parties. Notice of cancellation of the meeting will also be provided on the Commission’s website (http://www.psc.state.fl.us/) under the Hot Topics link found on the home page. Cancellation can also be confirmed by calling the Office of the General Counsel at (850) 413-6199.
; Wednesday, May 2, 2007, 6:00 PM; Tringali Recreation Center, 3460 McCall Road South, Englewood, FL 34224
- Tringali Recreation Center, 3460 McCall Road South, Englewood, FL 34224
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- Docket No. 060767-TP - Petition of MCImetro Access Transmission Services LLC d/b/a Verizon Access Transmission Services for arbitration of disputes arising from negotiation of interconnection agreement with Embarq Florida, Inc.
PURPOSE: To permit parties to present testimony and exhibits relative to the petition of MCImetro Access Transmission Services LLC d/b/a Verizon Access Transmission Services for arbitration of disputes arising from negotiation of interconnection agreement with Embarq Florida, Inc., 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 April 23, 2007. The proceedings will be governed by the provisions of Chapter 120, F.S., and Chapter 25-28, F.A.C. Any person requiring some accommodation at this hearing because of a physical impairment should call the Office of Commission Clerk at (850) 413-6770 at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Any person who is hearing or speech impaired should contact the Commission by using the Florida Relay Service, which can be reached at 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (VOICE).
; May 3, 2007, 9:30 a.m.; Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
- Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
- Docket No. 060162-EI - Petition by Progress Energy Florida, Inc. for approval to recover modular cooling tower costs through environmental cost recovery clause.
and exhibits relative to the petition by Progress Energy Florida, Inc. for approval to recover modular cooling tower costs through environmental cost recovery clause, 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 April 23, 2007. The proceedings will be governed by the provisions of Chapter 120, F.S., and Chapter 25-28, F.A.C. Any person requiring some accommodation at this hearing because of a physical impairment should call the Office of Commission Clerk at (850) 413-6770 at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Any person who is hearing or speech impaired should contact the Commission by using the Florida Relay Service, which can be reached at 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (VOICE).
; May 1, 2007, 9:30 a.m.; Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
- Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Governing Board to discuss and consider District business pertaining to the water shortage / water conditions. Governing Board action may be taken at the meeting. All or part of the meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation by Governing Board members.; Contingent Governing Board Meeting
The Governing Board Meeting will convene on Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will end upon completion of the business determined by the Governing Board to be addressed on that particular day.; SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33416
- SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33416
- Department of Health
- Board of Dentistry
- Board of Medicine
- Regional Planning Councils
- North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee (FL District 3 LEPC).; May 11, 2007 at 10:30 a.m.; Bradford County Emergency Management Office, 945-B North Temple Avenue, Starke, Florida.
- Bradford County Emergency Management Office, 945-B North Temple Avenue, Starke, Florida.
- To conduct the regular business of the North Central FLorida Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team Policy Board.; May 11, 2007 at 11:45 a.m.; Bradford County Emergency Management Office, 945-B North Temple Avenue, Starke, Florida.
- Bradford County Emergency Management Office, 945-B North Temple Avenue, Starke, Florida.
- To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; April 26, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Drive, Lake City, Florida.
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Drive, Lake City, Florida.
- To conduct the regular business of the Regional Planning Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; April 26, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Drive, Lake City, Florida.
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Drive, Lake City, Florida.
- To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; April 26, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Drive, Lake City, Florida.
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Drive, Lake City, Florida.
- To conduct the regular business of the Executive Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; April 26, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Drive, Lake City, Florida.
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Drive, Lake City, Florida.
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Marine Fisheries
- The purpose of this meeting is to develop and review a draft of a research and monitoring plan that will be used to assess effectiveness of the newly established Research Natural Area (RNA) within Dry Tortugas National Park (DTNP). This plan will establish research objectives and priorities that will be used to assess the effectiveness of RNA performance regarding its goals to protect near pristine shallow water marine habitat, ensure species diversity, enhance the productivity and sustainability of exploited fish populations, and provide a unique unexploited area that will be used to help assess the effects of fishing in exploited areas. The plan will include specific sampling methodologies and methods of data analysis and modeling to examine the defined objectives.; May 3, 2007, 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.; Marriott Key Largo Bay Beach Resort, 103800 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida.
- Marriott Key Largo Bay Beach Resort, 103800 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida.
- Regional Transportation Authorities
- South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
- SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO FILE SECTION 5307 AND SECTION 5309 GRANT APPLICATIONS WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $19,958,000
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the Board Meeting of April 27, 2007, the Governing Board for the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) will hold a Public Hearing at 9:30 am to receive public input on the SFRTA’s intent to file Section 5307 and Section 5309 Grant Applications with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in the amount of $19,958,000. All interested individuals and/or groups are invited to attend this meeting and will have an opportunity to present their views and comments, or by responding in writing to the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority at 800 NW 33rd Street, Suite 100, Pompano Beach, FL 33064. The following represents SFRTA’s Program of Projects:
Urbanized Area: Miami, Florida
Federal Transit Administration Apportionment: $19,958,000
Total Funds Available: $19,958,000
Designated Recipient: South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
PROGRAM OF PROJECTS
Preventive/Station Maintenance $ 7,188,000
Rolling Stock & Rolling Stock Overhaul $ 4,440,000
Computers/Office Equip $ 300,000
Program Support and Planning Projects $ 3,300,000
Ticket Vending Machines $ 2,000,000
Leasehold Improvements $ 750,000
General Engineering Consultants $ 200,000
Hialeah Yard Improvements $ 650,000
Station Rehab/ADA Improvements $ 1,170,000
TOTAL PROJECT $19,958,000
FUNDING SOURCES
FTA Capital Assistance $19,958,000
TOTAL FUNDING $19,958,000
These improvements will enhance significantly the service reliability of passenger and freight service in the rail corridor owned by the Florida Department of Transportation.
Unless amended, this notice will serve as the final Program of Projects for Fiscal Year 2007 for the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority.
; 9:30 a.m., Friday, April 27, 2007; Board Room
South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
800 NW 33rd Street
Suite 100
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
- Board Room
South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
800 NW 33rd Street
Suite 100
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Marine Fisheries
- The purpose of this meeting is to allow the ad hoc Spiny Lobster Advisory Board and staff of the Commission’s Division of Marine Fisheries Management and the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute to identify and discuss pertinent issues concerning the spiny lobster fishery. The Board is composed of commercial lobster harvesters, recreational lobster fishers, a wholesale seafood dealer, and representatives of non-government organizations.; May 15, 2007, 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., May 16, 2007, 8:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.; Hawk’s Cay Resort, 61 Hawk’s Cay Boulevard, Duck Key, Florida.
- Hawk’s Cay Resort, 61 Hawk’s Cay Boulevard, Duck Key, Florida.
- Department of Community Affairs
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-170.0155, Florida Administrative Code, published on February 16, 2007, in Vol. 33, No. 7, of the Florida Administrative Weekly, No notice of change was published.; May 1, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-142.015, Florida Administrative Code, published on September 29, 2006 in Vol. 32, No. 39, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. A notice of change will be published on April 27, 2007 in Vol. 33, No.17.; May 1st, 2007, 9:00 a.m., during a regular meeting of the Financial Services Commission.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Water Management Districts
- Suwannee River Water Management District
- Grand Opening of Crossway Branch Day Use Trailhead; April 28, 2007, 11:00 a.m.; R. O. Ranch
Mayo, Florida
- R. O. Ranch
Mayo, Florida
- Board of Directors meeting to consider business including the development of equestrian facilities on Suwannee River Water Management District lands.; May 10, 2007, 6:00 p.m.; Fiddler’s Restaurant, Steinhatchee, FL
- Fiddler’s Restaurant, Steinhatchee, FL
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Departmental
- Regular scheduled meeting of the Governor and Cabinet
The State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as Executive Director’s reports; approval of fiscal sufficiency of state bond issues; approval of sale of local bonds at an interest rate in excess of statutory interest rate limitation; report on investment performance; designation of banks as depositories for state funds; adoption of rules and regulations; investment of state funds pursuant to Chapter 215, F.S.; and consideration of other matters within its authority pursuant to Chapters 215 and 344, F.S., and Section 16 of Article IX of the Florida Constitution of 1885, as continued by subsection 9(c) of Article XII of the Florida Constitution of 1968. The Division of Bond Finance of the State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which will deal with the issuance of State bonds, arbitrage compliance and related matters.
The Financial Services Commission will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include, but not be limited to, matters relating to rulemaking for all activities concerning insurers and other risk bearing entities, including licensing, rates, policy forms, market conduct, claims, adjusters, issuance of certificates of authority, solvency, viatical settlements, premium financing, and administrative supervision, as provided under the Insurance Code or Chapter 636, F.S., and for all activities relating to the regulation of banks, credit unions, other financial institutions, finance companies, and the securities industry.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include the administration of the Department as well as actions taken to further the Department’s mission of providing assistance to veterans and their dependents, pursuant to Section 292.05, F.S.
The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as approval of agency policies, taking agency action with regard to administrative procedure matters, and considering other matters within its authority pursuant to Florida Statutes.
The Department of Law Enforcement will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include but not be limited to such matters as transfer of agency funds or positions, formulation of Departmental Rules, administrative procedure matters, submittal of reports as required, enter into contracts as authorized and to consider other matters within its authority pursuant to Chapters 20, 23, 120 and 943, F.S.
The Department of Revenue will act on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include approval of rules, legislative concept proposals, contracts over $100,000, Departmental budgets, taking final action on formal and informal hearings under Chapter 120, F.S., and consideration of other matters within its authority.
The Department of Education will finalize agency action on the business of the Florida Department of Education.
The Administration Commission will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include such matters as to create or transfer agency funds or positions, approve Career Service rules, administrative procedure matters, environmental matters arising under Chapter 380, F.S., comprehensive planning issues pursuant to Section 163.3184, F.S., determine sheriffs’ budget matters, and consider other matters within its authority pursuant to Chapters 110, 215 and 216, F.S.
The Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda including appeals of local government development orders in areas of critical state concern or of developments of regional impact under Section 380.07, F.S.; and review of water management matters under Chapter 373, F.S. The Commission will also review Department of Environmental Protection’s rules and orders which, prior to July 1, 1993, the Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the head of the Department of Natural Resources, had authority to issue or promulgate.
The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include such matters as mineral leases or sales, state or sovereign land leases, sales, exchanges, dedications, and easements, Conservation and Recreation Lands (CARL) and other land purchases; land planning matters and other matters within its authority. Additionally, the Board will take action on matters presented by the Marine Fisheries Commission as set forth in Sections 370.025, 370.026 and 370.027, F.S., and matters pertaining to the Office of Greenways Management, the Office responsible for the management of lands which formerly fell within the Cross Florida Barge Canal project corridor.
The Department of Environmental Protection, while not a Cabinet agency, will present for consideration on its agenda those matters required by law to be reviewed by the Governor and Cabinet and those pertaining to the siting of power plants, electric and natural gas transmission lines and hazardous waste facilities; coastal zone management consistency and standards adopted by the Environmental Regulation Commission.
A copy of any of the above agendas (when applicable) may be obtained by contacting each agency.
Accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities provided several days’ notification is received. Please notify the Governor’s Cabinet Office, (850)488-5152.
The Governor and Cabinet will proceed through each agenda, item by item, in the order given above.
CABINET AIDES BRIEFING: On the Wednesday of the week prior to the above meeting, there will be a meeting of the aides to the Governor and Cabinet Members at 9:00 a.m., Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida. The purpose of this briefing is to review and gather information regarding each agenda to be considered by the Governor and Cabinet.; May 1, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of State
- Division of Cultural Affairs
- 2007-2008 Arts-in-Education Panel Review.
For more information, please contact Laura Stone, Division of Cultural Affairs, R. A. Gray Building, 3rd Floor, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or (850)245-6475.
Telephone Participation Procedures: As stated in the Grants Program Guidelines, organization grant applications may participate in the panel meetings by telephone. Applicants must submit a written request for telephone participation, which must be received by the Division no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the last business day immediately preceding the scheduled panel meeting. The request must contain the organization name and application number; the name and date of the panel meeting; the name of the person or persons designated to speak at the panel; and the complete telephone number, including the area code and extension. The request must be signed by an authorized official of the organization, with the name and title typed below the signature.; April 18-19, 2007, 9:00 a.m. to conclusion; R. A. Gray Building-Auditorium, 500 S. Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- R. A. Gray Building-Auditorium, 500 S. Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Florida Elections Commission
- Review and adjudication of cases relating to alleged violations of Chapters 104 and 106, Florida Statutes, and to the late filing of campaign treasurer’s reports.; Tuesday, May 15, 2007, 9:00 a.m. until the Commission adjourns; Wednesday, May 16, 2007, 8:30 a.m. until the Commission adjourns.; DoubleTree Hotel, 101 S. Adams Street, The Florida Room, Tallahassee, FL
- DoubleTree Hotel, 101 S. Adams Street, The Florida Room, Tallahassee, FL
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Standards
- Special meeting of a Subcommittee of the Florida Amusement Device and Attraction Advisory Committee
NOTE: This meeting will be held by teleconference and you may participate by calling (850)488-9790, Five minutes before the scheduled meeting time, or you may attend in person at the location stated.
; Wednesday, April 25, 2007, 10:30 a.m.; The Conner Building, Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Suite N, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1650
- The Conner Building, Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Suite N, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1650
- Division of Marketing and Development
- To discuss and review the status of food and nutrition programs and initiatives in the State of Florida.; April 26, 2007, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.; April 27, 2007, 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon; April 26, 2007 – 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. – St. Pete High School for demonstration of Reimbursable Meal Vending Pilot, 2501 5th Avenue N., St. Petersburg, Florida 33713. Phone: (727)893-1842
April 26, 2007 – 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. – Sexton Elementary School, 1997 54th Avenue N., St. Petersburg, Florida 33714. Phone: (727)570-3400
April 27, 2007 – 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon – Sexton Elementary School, 1997 54th Avenue N., St. Petersburg, Florida 33714. Phone: (727)570-3400
- April 26, 2007 – 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. – St. Pete High School for demonstration of Reimbursable Meal Vending Pilot, 2501 5th Avenue N., St. Petersburg, Florida 33713. Phone: (727)893-1842
April 26, 2007 – 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. – Sexton Elementary School, 1997 54th Avenue N., St. Petersburg, Florida 33714. Phone: (727)570-3400
April 27, 2007 – 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon – Sexton Elementary School, 1997 54th Avenue N., St. Petersburg, Florida 33714. Phone: (727)570-3400
- Department of Education
- Education Practices Commission
- 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.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION: Any person requiring a special impairment accommodation should contact Kathleen M. Richards at (850)245-0455 at least five (5) calendar days prior to the hearing. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired can contact the Commission using the Florida Dual Party Relay System at 711.
; April 19, 2007, A Teacher Hearing Panel will begin at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter; Embassy Suites Tampa Airport/Westshore, 555 North Westshore Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33609, (813)875-1555
- Embassy Suites Tampa Airport/Westshore, 555 North Westshore Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33609, (813)875-1555
- The Hearing Panels 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 the hearings, 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: Education Practices Commission, 325 W. Gaines Street, 224 Turlington Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION: Any person requiring a special impairment accommodation should contact Kathleen M. Richards at (850)245-0455 at least five (5) calendar days prior to the hearing. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired can contact the Commission using the Florida Dual Party Relay System at 711.
; April 20, 2007, An Administrator Hearing Panel immediately followed by a Teacher Hearing Panel will begin at 8:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter; Embassy Suites Tampa Airport/Westshore, 555 North Westshore Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33609, (813)875-1555
- Embassy Suites Tampa Airport/Westshore, 555 North Westshore Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33609, (813)875-1555
- Division of Florida Colleges
- Regular Meeting.; April 12, 2007, 10:00 a.m. (CST); Third Floor Seminar Room, Student Union West.
- Third Floor Seminar Room, Student Union West.
- College operational matters.
Copies of the agenda for the regular monthly Board meeting will be available for inspection on and after Tuesday, April 24, 2007, and copies will be provided upon written request and the payment of approved duplicating charges. Any person wishing to address agenda items at the Board of Trustees meeting will be provided an opportunity to do so by appearing before the Board at the meeting.
All objections to this notice or the propriety of the scheduled public meeting should be filed in writing with the College President, Florida Community College at Jacksonville on or before May 1, 2007. All legal issues should be brought to the College’s attention and an attempt made to resolve them prior to the public meeting.
Any person wishing to appeal a decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceeding for such an appeal and may, therefore, need to ensure that a verbatim record is made.
Through the months of May and June, 2007, the Board will hold informal meetings each Thursday from 12:00 Noon – 4:00 p.m. at the Donald T. Martin Center for College Services, Room 462, for the purpose of discussing College business as appropriate.
FCCJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action college.
If special accommodations are required, please advise human resources 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
; May 1, 2007, 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: Advanced Technology Center, 401 West State Street, Room T-140, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Prosperity Partnerships.
REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
DATE AND TIME: May 1, 2007, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Donald T. Martin Center for College Services, 501 West State Street, Boardroom, Jacksonville, Florida 32256
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Regular meeting.
DISCUSSION OF COLLEGE OPERATIONAL MATTERS, TIME PERMITTING:
DATE AND TIME: May 1, 2007, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Donald T. Martin Center for College Services, Room 462, 501 West State Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32256
- Donald T. Martin Center for College Services, Room 462, 501 West State Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32256
- Board of Education
- Discussion of matters of interest to the Board of Governors being discussed by the 2007 Florida Legislature; and other matters pertaining to the Board of Governors.; April 27, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; By Telephone Conference Call, 1605 Turlington Building, 325 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida
- By Telephone Conference Call, 1605 Turlington Building, 325 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Departmental
- At this meeting, the Subcommittee will discuss the idea of a state-wide best practice award, 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, April 16, 2007, 3:00 p.m.; Conference call (888)808- 6959, when prompted dial pass code 4130909; Leaders: Shalom Ciment & Libbie Combee, Co-Chairs
- Conference call (888)808- 6959, when prompted dial pass code 4130909; Leaders: Shalom Ciment & Libbie Combee, Co-Chairs
- General Commission business at the quarterly meeting.; April 29, 2007, 8:00 a.m. EST and ending when all business is complete on April 30, 2007; The Ritz Carlton, 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, Florida 34236
- The Ritz Carlton, 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, Florida 34236
- Regional Planning Councils
- Apalachee Regional Planning Council
- The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Board Sub-Committee will hold its second meeting and continue working on the development of a new Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the Apalachee Region.; Thursday, April 26, 2007, 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, 9:00 a.m. Central Time; Calhoun County Extension Office, 20816 Central Avenue East, Blountstown, FL 32424
- Calhoun County Extension Office, 20816 Central Avenue East, Blountstown, FL 32424
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Conduct regular Basin Board Business. The meeting will also include a Budget Workshop to discuss the Basin projects for FY 2008.; April 25, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Big Cypress Basin (NEW) Service Center, 2640 Golden Gate Parkway, Suite 205, Naples, FL 34105. The above address shall be the designated access point for public attendance of the meeting.
- Big Cypress Basin (NEW) Service Center, 2640 Golden Gate Parkway, Suite 205, Naples, FL 34105. The above address shall be the designated access point for public attendance of the meeting.
- Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Department of Management Services
- State Retirement Commission
- To conduct hearings pursuant to Section 121.23, Florida Statutes, and to consider other matters related to the business of the Commission.; April 16, 2007, 8:30 a.m.; Embassy Suites, 3705 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa, Florida
- Embassy Suites, 3705 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa, Florida
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- To review complaints in which a determination of the existence of probable cause has already been made.; April 24, 2007, Beginning at approximately 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; Dept. of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32309, (850)488-0062
- Dept. of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32309, (850)488-0062
- Florida Real Estate Commission
- 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 Commission members or its counsel.
Any person who desires a special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Division of Real Estate at (407)245-0800 (between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please call the Real Estate Division using the Florida Dual Party Relay System which can be reached at 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771 (TDD).
; Monday, April 16, 2007, 2:00 p.m. or the soonest thereafter. Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public.; Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite 901N, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
- Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite 901N, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
- Official business of Commission – among topics included, but not limited to, are proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part I, F.S., rule development workshops, Florida Administrative Code 61J2 rule amendments, budget discussions, escrow disbursement requests, recovery fund claims, education issues, petitions for declaratory statement, petitions for rule variance/waiver, and disciplinary actions.
All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of the Commission members or its counsel.
If a person decides to appeal a decision made by the Commission, with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, a record of the proceedings for such purpose, upon which the appeal is based, may be required.
; Tuesday, April 17, 2007, 8:30 a.m.; meeting will reconvene on Wednesday, April 18, 2007, 8:30 a.m.; Division of Real Estate, Conference Room N901, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
- Division of Real Estate, Conference Room N901, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
- Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation
- Official business of the Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation. Review of mobile home owner applications for compensation for relocation and/or abandonment due to change in land use, and such other business as may come before the board. A schedule for future meetings will be determined.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting Janet Garrett, (888)862-7010.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting: Janet Garrett, Executive Director, FMHRC, P. O. Box 14125, Tallahassee, FL 32317-4125, (888)862-7010.
; Tuesday, May 1, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Shady Lane Oaks, 15777 Bolesta Rd., Clearwater, FL
- Shady Lane Oaks, 15777 Bolesta Rd., Clearwater, FL
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Departmental
- Meeting of the Board of Directors.; April 19, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; Tallahassee Leon County Civic Center, 505 West Penascola Street, Tallahassee, Florida
- Tallahassee Leon County Civic Center, 505 West Penascola Street, Tallahassee, Florida
- Transportation and Expressway Authority Membership of Florida (TEAMFL); Tuesday, May 8, 2007, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. FOCUS SESSIONS: Toll Operations, Engineering, Finance, Public Involvement. Wednesday, May 9, 2007: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon. Quarterly General Session. Welcome Remarks. New Member and Sponsor Acknowledgements. Recognition of 10th Anniversary and Founding Members. Invited Speakers: TBA, Miami-Dade Expressway Authority; Tim Lomax, Texas Transportation Institute; Bob Romig, Florida Department of Transportation. 2007 Chairman’s Award Finalist Presentations and Award Announcement.; Mayfair Hotel and Spa, 3000 Florida Avenue, Miami (Coconut Grove), Florida 33133
- Mayfair Hotel and Spa, 3000 Florida Avenue, Miami (Coconut Grove), Florida 33133
- The Board of Directors of the Florida Workers’ Compensation Insurance Guaranty Association will meet regarding the business of the Association.; Monday, April 16, 2007, 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time), upon conclusion of the agenda.;
- General Business Meeting.; May 10, 2007, 8:00 a.m.; Central Florida Research Park, 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 100, Orlando, Florida
- Central Florida Research Park, 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 100, Orlando, Florida
- Items of discussion include, but are not limited to, business before the committee.; Wednesday, April 25, 2007, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (EDT); Doubletree Hotel, Tallahassee, FL
- Doubletree Hotel, Tallahassee, FL
- Complimentary luncheon served from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Sheriffs and their staff from across the state will be setting up displays and live demonstrations in the courtyard area throughout the day.
; April 19, 2007, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; The Capitol Courtyard, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- The Capitol Courtyard, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- General Administrative Operations.; April 27, 2007, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Orange County Administration Building, 3rd Floor Conference Rm. C, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
- Orange County Administration Building, 3rd Floor Conference Rm. C, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
- from Townhomes of Suntree, represented by James M. Nicholas, Esquire, Petitioner’s Attorney, filed February 26, 2007.; More specifically, does Brevard County fall within a “High-Velocity Hurricane Zone” as defined by Section 1521 of the Code, and therefore, subject to the requirements of Sec. 1521.4. A Declaratory Statement will bring resolve to an ongoing dispute between the Petitioner’s appraiser and the appraiser selected by State Farm Insurance Company, which takes the position that Brevard County is not within a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, and therefore, the “25% Rule” set forth in Section 1521.4 does not apply. The Petitioner disagrees since the Map clearly includes Brevard County, and legal counsel for DFS (Mr. Richard Kessler, Esquire) had previously expressed the opinion of DFS that Brevard County is, indeed, included in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone as defined by Section 1512 of the Code.
- Department of Health
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Department of Education
- Florida International University
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Education
- University of South Florida
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Education
- Other Agencies and Organizations
9. Miscellaneous
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Community Affairs
- Division of Community Planning
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Medicaid
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
- Department of Health
- Board of Occupational Therapy
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Health
- Board of Physical Therapy Practice
- Board of Nursing
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Department of Health
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Revenue
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Plant Industry
- Department of Community Affairs
- Department of Financial Services
- FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Department of Health
- Division of Family Health Services