1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- State Board of Administration
- Department of Corrections
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
- Chapter 2010-174, L.O.F., amended the requirements for board service allowing newly elected or appointed directors to submit a certificate of satisfactory completion of the educational curriculum administered by a division-approved condominium education provider. The rule amendment addresses the meaning of “educational curriculum” and how a director may obtain a certificate of completion.
- Chapter 2010-174, L.O.F., amended the provisions of Chapter 718, Florida Statutes, relating to fire safety retrofitting of condominium property by deleting references to “other engineered life safety systems” and changing the voting requirements for an association to opt-out of the retrofitting requirements. This rule amendment conforms the rule to the current statutory requirements.
- Chapter 2010-174, L.O.F., amended the provisions of Chapter 719, Florida Statutes, relating to fire safety retrofitting of cooperative property by deleting references to “other engineered life safety systems” and changing the voting requirements for an association to opt-out of the retrofitting requirements. This rule amendment conforms the rule to the current statutory requirements.
- Department of Education
- Department of Health
- Board of Medicine
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- Department of Juvenile Justice
- County and Municipal Juvenile Programs
- Department of Health
- Board of Chiropractic Medicine
- Division of Family Health Services
- Department of Corrections
- Department of Health
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Florida Energy & Climate Commission
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Child and Farm Labor Program
- Department of Management Services
- Agency for Workforce Innovation
- Department of Health
- Board of Medicine
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Workers' Compensation
- Section 440.40, F.S., requires every employer who has secured workers’ compensation insurance to post in its place of business a workers' compensation notice and an Anti-Fraud Reward Program notice. Section 440.40, F.S., also authorizes the Department, by rule, to prescribe the form of the notices and to require carriers to provide the notices to policyholders. Currently, Rule 69L-6.007, F.A.C., requires carriers to furnish employers with a compensation notice, commonly referred to as the “broken arm poster” and incorporates the Anti-Fraud Reward Program notice poster. The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to update the rule and adopt the revised workers' compensation notice posters, including the Spanish version of the poster.
- Due of Comment: 10/1/2010
- Section 440.185(4), F.S., authorizes the Department to approve informational brochures that carriers are required to mail to injured employees and employers. The brochures are required to set forth in clear and understandable language an explanation of the rights, benefits, procedures for obtaining benefits and assistance, criminal penalties, and obligations of injured workers and their employers under the Florida Workers’ Compensation Law. Section 440.185(4), F.S., requires the carrier to mail the Department approved informational brochure to the injured employee within three (3) days after being informed by the employer or employee of an injury. Carriers are also required to annually mail the Department approved informational brochures to employers. The proposed amendment will adopt the updated English and Spanish versions of the workers’ compensation informational brochures that carriers are required to mail to employers and injured employees.
- Due of Comment: 10/1/2010
- Department of Health
- Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Health
- Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Children and Families
- Agency for Persons with Disabilities
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
- Licensure, Administration and Fiscal Management, Facility Policies, Physician Services, Medical Director, Nursing Services, Resident Assessment and Care Plan, Dietary Services, Pharmacy Services, Medical Records, Physical Environment, Risk Management and Quality Assurance, Liability Claims, Disaster Preparedness, Evaluation of Nursing Homes and Licensure Status, Respite Care, Exception, Additional Standards for Homes That Admit Children 0 Through 20 Years of Age, Fire Prevention, Fire Protection, and Life Safety, Plans Submission and Review and Construction Standards, Plans Submission and Fee Requirements, Geriatric Outpatient Nurse Clinic, Nursing Home Guide, Nursing Home Consumer Satisfaction Survey
- Licensure, Administration and Fiscal Management, Facility Policies, Physician Services, Medical Director, Nursing Services, Resident Assessment and Care Plan, Dietary Services, Pharmacy Services, Medical Records, Physical Environment, Risk Management and Quality Assurance, Liability Claims, Disaster Preparedness, Evaluation of Nursing Homes and Licensure Status, Respite Care, Exception, Additional Standards for Homes That Admit Children 0 Through 20 Years of Age, Fire Prevention, Fire Protection, and Life Safety, Plans Submission and Review and Construction Standards, Plans Submission and Fee Requirements, Geriatric Outpatient Nurse Clinic, Nursing Home Guide, Nursing Home Consumer Satisfaction Survey
- Purpose and Intent, Definitions, License Required, Classification of Deficiencies, Licensure Procedure, Fees and Exemptions, Responsibilities for Operation, Fiscal Standards, Fiscal Prohibitions, Kickbacks and Referrals, Admission Policies and Requirements, Personnel Standards, Training, Habilitation, Active Treatment Professional, and Special Programs and Services, Dietary Services, Dental Services, Psychological Services, Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services, Administration of Medications to ICF/DD Residents by Unlicensed Medication Assistants, Requirements for Administration of Medication to Residents by Unlicensed Medication, Training and Validation Required for Unlicensed Medication Assistants, Plant Maintenance and Housekeeping, Fire Protection, Life Safety, Systems Failure and External Emergency Communication, Plans Submission and Fees Required , Physical Plant Codes and Standards for ICF/DD, Construction and Physical Environment Standards, Disaster Preparedness
- Department of Financial Services
- Financial Services Commission
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
4. Emergency Rules
- Department of the Lottery
- Department of Management Services
- Agency for Workforce Innovation
- Department of the Lottery
5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Christian Life Center. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3 and 2.7.4, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations and restricted door openings which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 14 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2010-530).
- The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Cove Motel, filed March 22, 2010, and advertised in Vol 36, No 18, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.7.4 and 3.3.2 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators for restricted door openings and platform guards until August 1, 2013 because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2010-189).
- Public Service Commission
- Department of Health
- Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
- emergency variance of subparagraph 64J-1.0201(3)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from the School Board of Manatee County, Florida.
Nature of Rule: Sets forth the minimum qualifications for Program Directors at Florida-approved EMS Training Programs. To be eligible for approval as an EMS Training Program, applicants must provide documentation that a Program Director has met the standards for their position as listed in the school’s Application for Approval of an Emergency Medical Services Training Program, DH Form 1698, December 2008.
The petitioner is requesting a temporary variance of the above-described rule through and including June 30, 2011 to allow an instructor, who meets all other requirements, to act as Interim Program Director while completing his Bachelor’s degree as required in the rule.
All comments regarding this emergency petition must be received in writing by September 24, 2010.
- Board of Psychology
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Architecture and Interior Design
- The Order is regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on April 13, 2010, by Jorge Trelles. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 36, No. 16, of the April 23, 2010, Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of Rule 61G1-13.0021, F.A.C., entitled “Intern Development Program,” which requires that applicants follow the Intern Development Program through the Nation Council of Architectural Registration Boards in order to satisfy the requirements of Section 481.211, F.S. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting, held May 11, 2010, in Orlando, Florida. The Board’s Order granted the petition finding that Petitioner established that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 481.211, Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance or waiver from Rule 61G1-13.0021, F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner established that applying the requirements of the aforementioned rule to his circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose a substantial hardship.
- The Order is regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on March 9, 2010, by Stephanie Hellstrom. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 36, No. 12, of the March 26, 2010, Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of subsection 61G1-22.002(1), F.A.C., entitled “Schedule for Award of Interior Design Professional Experience,” which requires that applicants for licensure obtain the diversified interior design experience required by Section 481.209(2), F.S., with a registered interior designer (any state) or registered architect (any state) performing interior design services, unlicensed interior designer (outside of Florida) who has passed the NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) or the AID (American Institute of Designers) examination, or unlicensed interior designer (outside of Florida) who would have met the six-year experience grandfather requirement of Section 21, Chapter 88-383, Laws of Florida. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting, held May 11, 2010, in Orlando, Florida.
The Board’s Order granted the petition finding that Petitioner established that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 481.209(2), Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance or waiver from subsection 61G1-22.002(1), F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner established that applying the requirements of the aforementioned rules to her circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose a substantial hardship.
6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- 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.; September 28, 2010, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202
- Department of Children and Families
- Refugee Services
- The purpose of the Tampa Bay Refugee Task Force meetings is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, build collaborations between agencies, spot trends in refugee populations, help create good communication among service providers, get informed about upcoming community events, and discuss refugee program service needs and possible solutions to meeting those needs.; Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Department of Children and Families, 9393 North Florida Avenue, Room 807, Tampa, Florida 33612
- Department of Children and Families, 9393 North Florida Avenue, Room 807, Tampa, Florida 33612
- The purpose of the Collier Refugee Task Force meetings is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, build collaborations between agencies, spot trends in refugee populations, help create good communication among service providers, get informed about upcoming community events, and discuss refugee program service needs and possible solutions to meeting those needs.; Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Catholic Charities, 2210 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Naples, Florida 34116
- Catholic Charities, 2210 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Naples, Florida 34116
- The purpose of the Broward Refugee Task Force meetings is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, build collaborations between agencies, spot trends in refugee populations, help create good communication among service providers, get informed about upcoming community events, and discuss refugee program service needs and possible solutions to meeting those needs.; Thursday, September 16, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; To be determined.
- The purpose of the Palm Beach Refugee Task Force meetings is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, build collaborations between agencies, spot trends in refugee populations, help create good communication among service providers, get informed about upcoming community events, and discuss refugee program service needs and possible solutions to meeting those needs.; Friday, September 17, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; To be determined.
- Departmental
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- South Dade and the Florida Keys District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business.; September 21, 2010; October 19, 2010; November 16, 2010; December 21, 2010; 12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m. (EDT); Kendall United Methodist Church, 7600 S. W. 104th Street, Miami, FL 33176
- Kendall United Methodist Church, 7600 S. W. 104th Street, Miami, FL 33176
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Data and Information Committee Business.; September 24, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 938 215 2020#
- Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 938 215 2020#
- Department of Children and Families
- Refugee Services
- The debriefing meeting of the Department Evaluators for Refugee Student Academic Enrichment Services, as provided for in Section 2.6 of ITNs 08K10BS1, 08K10BS2, 08K10BS3, 08K10BS4, 08K10BS5, 08K10BS6, 08K10BS7, and 08K10BS8, published on the Vendor Bid System (VBS) on August 17, 2010.; September 10, 2010, 2:00 p.m.; Florida Department of Children and Families, Refugee Services, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 5, Room 203, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4883791#
- Florida Department of Children and Families, Refugee Services, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 5, Room 203, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4883791#
- The meeting of the negotiation team to develop a recommendation for contract award for Refugee Student Academic Enrichment Services, as provided for in Section 2.6 of ITNs 08K10BS1, 08K10BS2, 08K10BS3, 08K10BS4, 08K10BS5, 08K10BS6, 08K10BS7, and 08K10BS8, published on the Vendor Bid System (VBS) on August 17, 2010.; September 23, 2010, 2:30 p.m.; Florida Department of Children and Families, Refugee Services, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 5, Room 203, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4883791#
- Florida Department of Children and Families, Refugee Services, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 5, Room 203, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4883791#
- 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.; September 16, 2010, A Teacher Hearing Panel, 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard; A Teacher Hearing Panel, 1:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard; Senate Office Building (Room 110), 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)245-0455
- Senate Office Building (Room 110), 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)245-0455
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- 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.; September 17, 2010, An Administrator Hearing Panel, 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard; Business Meeting, 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter; Senate Office Building (Room 110), 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)245-0455
- Senate Office Building (Room 110), 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)245-0455
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Action items from previous meeting, MFL Recovery and Prevention Strategies, Water conservation, Reclaimed water, Sandstone aquifer in Lehigh Acres, Discussion on draft Chapters 1, 2, 5 and 6.; September 21, 2010, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; SFWMD Lower West Coast Service Center, 2301 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901
- SFWMD Lower West Coast Service Center, 2301 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Disability Rights Florida
- PAIMI Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting.; September 23, 2010, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Embassy Suites Orlando Airport, 5835 T. G. Lee Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32822, (407)888-9339, Fax: (407)856-5956
- Embassy Suites Orlando Airport, 5835 T. G. Lee Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32822, (407)888-9339, Fax: (407)856-5956
- State Board of Administration
- 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.; September 20, 2010, 1:30 p.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Monroe County Local Coordinating Board for Transportation Disadvantaged
- Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
- 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.; September 20, 2010, 8:30 a.m.; Embassy Suites, 1100 S. E. 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- Embassy Suites, 1100 S. E. 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- The meeting will include presentations covering the resource and recreation management accomplishments and land acquisition updates since the previous NRPM in March 2010. One or more Governing Board Members may attend.; Northern Recreational Public Meeting (NRPM), Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; St. Johns River Water Management District Headquarters, Room 162, 4049 Reid St., Palatka, FL
- St. Johns River Water Management District Headquarters, Room 162, 4049 Reid St., Palatka, FL
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- To receive testimony and public comment and take final action on management of the Small Community Grants priority lists under Chapter 62-505, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).
Eligible grant amounts may be adjusted for projects already listed on a Small Community Grants priority list which remain incompletely funded. Additionally, some grant projects may need adjustment as a result of the principal forgiveness loans awarded pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Newly qualified projects which met all program requirements prior to July 1, 2010 may be added to the list for use of available grant allocation assessment funds.
Prior to Department action at the hearing, all interested persons will have the opportunity to testify regarding the lists and any proposed actions. The Department may adopt, modify, or deny the proposed actions at the hearing.
After the hearing, the Department will file the written Record of Final Agency Action. A copy of the Record of Final Agency Action will be made available to persons sponsoring the projects at issue and to any person submitting a timely written request. Such written requests must be submitted at the hearing or must be filed with: Department’s Bureau of Water Facilities Funding, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Mail Station #3505, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first working day after the public hearing. A copy of the draft priority lists may be obtained by contacting: Gary Powell at the same address, phone (850)245-8358 or email: gary.powell@ dep.state.fl.us.
; October 13, 2010, 2:00 p.m.; Bob Martinez Center, Room 611, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida
- Bob Martinez Center, Room 611, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District
- Regular Agenda items for presentation to Board of Supervisors: Nursery BMP & MIL Lab Reports, District Projects and Reports.; Thursday, September 16, 2010, 9:30 a.m.; USDA Service Center, South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District, 1450 N. Krome Ave., Suite 104, Florida City, FL 33034
- USDA Service Center, South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District, 1450 N. Krome Ave., Suite 104, Florida City, FL 33034
- Florida League of Cities
- Business meeting of the Board of Trustees.; Friday, September 24, 2010, 8:00 a.m.; Don Cesar Resort, 3400 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706, (727)360-1881
- Don Cesar Resort, 3400 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706, (727)360-1881
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- All Drycleaner facilities operating in Citrus, Desoto, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota and Sumter counties are invited to a workshop to be hosted by the SWD Air Resource Management and Wastewater Management staff. The goal of the workshop is to provide drycleaner operators with the latest environmental compliance requirements and news. Specifically, this workshop will provide information on the air general permit, air compliance and enforcement, wastewater management compliance and enforcement, and the waste management solvent cleanup program for drycleaners.; Thursday, September 30, 2010, 7:00 p.m.; Southwest District Office, 13051 North Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, Florida
- Southwest District Office, 13051 North Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, Florida
- Regional Planning Councils
- North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- To conduct the regular business of the Regional Planning Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; September 23, 2010, 5:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
- To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; September 23, 2010, 7:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
- To conduct the regular business of the Executive Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; September 23, 2010, 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
- To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; September 23, 2010, 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
- Department of State
- Division of Cultural Affairs
- The Florida Council on Arts and Culture meeting scheduled for September 16, 2010 has been CANCELLED. Agenda items will be taken up at the October 6, 2010 Council meeting.; September 16, 2010 meeting has been CANCELLED; Teleconference, R. A. Gray Building, Room 307, Tallahassee, FL
- Teleconference, R. A. Gray Building, Room 307, Tallahassee, FL
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Department of Management Services
- Departmental
- Grant Committee meeting to discuss issues related to the E911 Grant Programs.
DATES AND TIME: October 13-14, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – until conclusion of business
PLACE: Embassy Suites Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL
DATE AND TIME: November 16, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – until conclusion of business
PLACE: Embassy Suites Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Grant Committee meeting to discuss issues related to the E911 Grant Programs.
DATES AND TIME: November 17-18, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – until conclusion of business
PLACE: Embassy Suites @USF, 3705 Spectrum Boulevard, Tampa, FL; October 12, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – until conclusion of business; Embassy Suites Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL
- Embassy Suites Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL
- Department of Health
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- The staff workshop is to discuss potential amendments to Rule 25-22.033, F.A.C., Communications Between Commission Employees and Parties. One or more Commissioners may be in attendance and participate at the workshop. This workshop was previously scheduled for September 10, 2010 and has been rescheduled to October 14, 2010. Undocketed.; Thursday, October 14, 2010, 9:30 a.m.; Florida Public Service Commission, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4025 Esplanade Way, Room 148, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0862
- Florida Public Service Commission, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4025 Esplanade Way, Room 148, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0862
- Metropolitan Planning Organizations
- Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization
- Rgular Local Coordinating Board meeting.; Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 9:15 a.m.; Pinellas County Planning Department Conference Room, 600 Cleveland Street, Suite 750, Clearwater, FL 33755
- Pinellas County Planning Department Conference Room, 600 Cleveland Street, Suite 750, Clearwater, FL 33755
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- The Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-149.303, Florida Administrative Code, published on April 9, 2010 in Vol. 36, No. 14, of the Florida Administrative Weekly, has been changed from September 14, 2010 to September 28, 2010.; September 28, 2010, 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
- The Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rules 69O-200.004, 69O-200.005, 69O-200.006, 69O-200.009, 69O-200.014, 69O-200.015, Florida Administrative Code, published on July 9, 2010 in Vol. 36, No. 27, of the Florida Administrative Weekly has been changed from September 14, 2010 to September 28, 2010.; September 28, 2010, 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
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
- The Review Committee meeting will be to discuss and score the proposals submitted for RFQ 2010-07 for counseling services for the HFA Hardest Hit Fund Mortgage Intervention Strategy.; October 7, 2010, 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time); Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida
- Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- The Florida Department of Transportation will conduct a public information meeting to provide information on the upcoming roadway project on US 27 from State Road 540 to State Road 542 in Polk County, Florida. Improvements to be made as part of this project consist of widening US 27 from four to six lanes, resurfacing of the roadway, drainage improvements, street lighting, guardrail, updating signalization, and landscaping. This public information meeting will be an open house format with no formal presentation. Project staff will be available to answer questions regarding access to businesses and residential entrances, lane closures and other project related information.; October 7, 2010, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Traveler’s Inn, 28610 U.S. Highway 27, Dundee, Florida
- Traveler’s Inn, 28610 U.S. Highway 27, Dundee, Florida
- A workshop will be held to discuss development of a new rule to incorporate Chapter 4 of the Pavement Type Selection Manual.; September 22, 2010, 9:00 a.m.; Bldg. 5315, Turkey Lake Service Plaza-Mile Marker 263, Florida’s Turnpike, Auditorium A, Ocoee, Florida 34761
- Bldg. 5315, Turkey Lake Service Plaza-Mile Marker 263, Florida’s Turnpike, Auditorium A, Ocoee, Florida 34761
- Department of Health
- Board of Physical Therapy Practice
- Probable Cause Panel Meeting.; February 15, 2011; April 19, 2011; June 14, 2011; August 16, 2011; October 18, 2011; December 13, 2011, 11:30 a.m. or soon thereafter; Board of Physical Therapy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255, (850)245-4373, ext. 3482.
- Board of Physical Therapy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255, (850)245-4373, ext. 3482.
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- Docket No.: 100149-WU, Application for increase in water rates in Lee County by Ni Florida, LLC.
The purpose of the meeting is to give customers and other interested persons an opportunity to offer comments regarding the quality of service the utility provides, the proposed rate increase, and to ask questions and comment on other issues. One or more of the Commissioners of the Florida Public Service Commission may attend and participate in this meeting. For questions, contact Commission staff, Jared Deason at (850)413-6844.
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, September 29, 2010, 6:00 p.m.; Friendship Hall at Tamiami Village, 16555-A N. Cleveland Avenue, North Fort Meyers, Florida 33903
- Friendship Hall at Tamiami Village, 16555-A N. Cleveland Avenue, North Fort Meyers, Florida 33903
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- To consider a Workers’ Compensation filing made by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc., by which the Council requests an overall average increase in rate levels of 8.3% for the voluntary market for all new and renewal Workers’ Compensation Insurance policies written in the State of Florida, effective January 1, 2011.; October 5, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – conclusion; Senate Office Building, Room 401, S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida
- Senate Office Building, Room 401, S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida
- Agency for Enterprise Information Technology
- Department of Health
- Board of Medicine
- General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board Web Site: www.flhealthsource.com for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or call the Board of Medicine at (850)245-4131 for information.; Thursday, September 30, 2010, 9:00 a.m.; Renaissance Orlando Hotel, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL 32812, Hotel phone #: (407)240-1000
- Renaissance Orlando Hotel, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL 32812, Hotel phone #: (407)240-1000
- General business of the board. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board Web Site: www.flhealthsource.com for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or call the Board of Medicine.; Thursday, September 30, 2010, 1:00 p.m.; Renaissance Orlando Hotel, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL 32812, Hotel phone #: (407)240-1000
- Renaissance Orlando Hotel, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL 32812, Hotel phone #: (407)240-1000
- Board of Psychology
- Board of Medicine
- General business of the board. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board Web Site: www.flhealthsource.com for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or call the Board of Medicine at (850)245-4131 for information.; Thursday, September 30, 2010, immediately following the Physician Assistants Council; Renaissance Orlando Hotel, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL 32812, Hotel phone #: (407)240-1000
- Renaissance Orlando Hotel, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL 32812, Hotel phone #: (407)240-1000
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- 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.; September 28, 2010, 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
- To discuss and make decisions on matters which affect the operation of the Commission.; September 28, 2010, 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
- Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 140, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Health
- Board of Medicine
- General business of the board. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board Web Site: www.flhealthsource.com for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or call the Board of Medicine at (850)245-4131 for information.; Thursday, September 30, 2010, immediately following the Anesthesiologist Assistant Committee; Renaissance Orlando Hotel, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL 32812, Hotel phone #: (407)240-1000
- Renaissance Orlando Hotel, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL 32812, Hotel phone #: (407)240-1000
- To discuss the general business of the Board of Medicine Surgical Care and Quality Assurance Committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board Web Site: www.flhealthsource.com for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or call the Board of Medicine at (850)245-4131 for information.; Thursday, September 30, 2010, immediately following the Rules/Legislative Committee; Renaissance Orlando Hotel, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL 32812, Hotel phone #: (407)240-1000
- Renaissance Orlando Hotel, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL 32812, Hotel phone #: (407)240-1000
- Department of Children and Families
- Departmental
- The October 6, 2010 meeting previously advertised is cancelled. The new meeting date is November 3, 2010 for the Charlotte County Alliance.; November 3, 2010, 9:00 a.m.; United Way of Charlotte County, 17831 Murdock Circle, Suite A, Port Charlotte, Florida 33948
- United Way of Charlotte County, 17831 Murdock Circle, Suite A, Port Charlotte, Florida 33948
- Department of Health
- Board of Medicine
- To conduct the general business of the Dietetics-Nutrition and Electrolysis Committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board Web Site: www.flhealthsource.com for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or call the Board of Medicine at (850)245-4131 for information.; Thursday, September 30, 2010, immediately following the Expert Witness Committee; Renaissance Orlando Hotel, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL 32812, Hotel phone #: (407) 240-1000
- Renaissance Orlando Hotel, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL 32812, Hotel phone #: (407) 240-1000
- Division of Environmental Health
- Rules necessary to implement the provisions of Chapter 2010-205, Laws of Florida (SB 550), requiring the Department to administer an onsite sewage treatment and disposal system evaluation and assessment program. In general, the proposed rules include applicability, notification, evaluation schedule, evaluator qualifications, evaluation procedures, exemptions, penalties and standards of practice. The specific location for placement of the proposed language within Chapter 64E-6, Florida Administrative Code, Standards for Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems, has not been determined. The proposed language can be downloaded from www.MyFloridaEH.com or from the persons listed below.; October 12, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
PLACE: John P. D'Alessandro State Office Building, Room 165C, 2295 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida 33901
DATE AND TIME: October 14, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
PLACE: Broward County Health Department, 780 S. W. 24th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33315
DATE AND TIME: October 18, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
; Conference Room 152, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- Conference Room 152, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- Board of Medicine
- To conduct the general business of the Expert Witness Committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board Web Site: www.flhealthsource.com for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or call the Board of Medicine at (850)245-4131 for information.; Thursday, September 30, 2010, immediately following the Surgical Care/Quality Assurance Committee; Renaissance Orlando Hotel, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL 32812, Hotel phone #: (407)240-1000
- Renaissance Orlando Hotel, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL 32812, Hotel phone #: (407)240-1000
- General business of the board. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board Web Site: www.flhealthsource.com for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or call the Board of Medicine at (850)245-4131 for information.; Friday and Saturday, October 1-2, 2010, 8:00 a.m.; Renaissance Orlando Hotel, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL 32812, Hotel phone #: (407)240-1000
- Renaissance Orlando Hotel, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL 32812, Hotel phone #: (407)240-1000
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Center for Independent Living of South Florida, Inc.
- Regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of the Center for Independent Living of South Florida, Inc. The Finance Committee and other ad hoc committees will meet 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon, prior to the Board Meeting.
If alternative format (Braille, large print, electronic or audiotape), ASL interpreter, or other accommodation is required, please request at least 14 days in advance of the meeting date. RSVP to: Mary@soflacil.org or (305)751-8025, (TDD) (305)751-8891.
; Saturday, September 25, 2010, 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m.; 6660 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33138
- 6660 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33138
- Department of Health
- Board of Pharmacy
- General Board business.; October 12, 2010, 10:00 a.m.; October 13, 2010, 8:00 a.m.; Residence Inn, 600 West Gaines St., Tallahassee, FL 32304
- Residence Inn, 600 West Gaines St., Tallahassee, FL 32304
- Department of Management Services
- Division of Communications
- To discuss operational matters of the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System.; September 20, 2010, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Woodcrest Office Complex, Building K, 325 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32303, Call-In-Number: 1(888)808-6959, Passcode: 9227435#
- Woodcrest Office Complex, Building K, 325 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32303, Call-In-Number: 1(888)808-6959, Passcode: 9227435#
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- FDOT proposes to mill and resurface SR 10 (US 90) from Country Club Drive to Holmes County Line, construct sidewalk on the north side of SR 10 from Shoemaker Drive to SR 83 (US 331) south, modify curb ramps, add and improve pedestrian features at signalization intersections and improve drainage. The project is 6.6 miles in length and construction may begin in early 2012. This meeting will allow citizens an opportunity to preview the proposed design, ask questions, and/or submit comments concerning the upcoming project.; September 16, 2010, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.; DeFuniak Springs Community Center, 361 North 10th Street, DeFuniak Springs, Florida
- DeFuniak Springs Community Center, 361 North 10th Street, DeFuniak Springs, Florida
- Department of Health
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- The Florida Department of Transportation, District Four is holding a public hearing for the State Road (SR) 710 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study, Financial Management Number: 419344-1-22-01. This public hearing is being conducted to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed widening of SR 710 (Beeline Highway) from CR 714 (S. W. Martin Highway) to CR 609 (S. W. Allapattah Road) for a distance of approximately 15 miles and in accordance with Federal Executive Orders 11990 and 11988. The project consists of replacing the existing two-lane roadway with a new four-lane highway that includes a median divider. Other improvements involve linear swales, which will provide the water quality and water quantity treatment required by the South Florida Water Management District, and a bicycle and pedestrian facility with a 12-foot shared use path for the entire length of the project. This project will enhance mobility, safety, emergency access and truck movement within and through Martin County.
The public hearing will also address the reclassification of the existing access management classification for SR 710 within the project limits. A restrictive median is being proposed to separate opposing lanes of traffic as part of the roadway improvements. The access class must be changed to establish minimum median opening spacings per Rule 14-97.005, F.A.C., and FDOT Procedure 525-030-155-c. A “non-restrictive” median allows vehicles to cross the median at any point, such as a center two-way left-turn lane. A “restrictive” median physically prevents vehicles from crossing the median except at designated locations. From SW Martin Highway to S. W. Allapattah Road, it is recommended that the existing Access Class 4 for non-restrictive medians be revised to an Access Class 3 for restrictive medians. An Access Class 3 designation would allow full median openings every one-half mile (2,640 feet) and directional median openings every one-quarter mile (1,320 feet). The ability to add these additional features is subject to safety and operational considerations.
The draft project documents and other information will be available for review from Tuesday, September 14, 2010, to Tuesday, October 5, 2010, at the Elisabeth Lahti Library, 15200 S. W. Adams Avenue, Indiantown, FL. Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 12:00 Noon – 8:00 p.m.; Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The library is closed on Sundays and Mondays. These documents will also be on display at the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Four Office, 3400 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Persons wishing to submit written statements or other exhibits, in place of or in addition to oral statements, may do so at the hearing or by sending them to the: FDOT Project Manager, Mr. Patrick Glass, P.E., 3400 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL. All exhibits or statements postmarked on or before October 15, 2010, will become a part of the public hearing record.; Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 6:00 p.m.; Indiantown Civic Center, 15675 S. W. Osceola Street, Indiantown, Florida
- Indiantown Civic Center, 15675 S. W. Osceola Street, Indiantown, Florida
- Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
- The work group will meet to assess and make recommendations for legislative, administrative rule, process, or procedural enhancements to Florida’s child care standards.; Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Secretary’s Conference Room, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 2, 2nd Floor, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700; Conference Call information is as follows: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4871111#
- Secretary’s Conference Room, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 2, 2nd Floor, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700; Conference Call information is as follows: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4871111#
- Department of Health
- Board of Psychology
- Probable Cause Panel Meeting.; January 25, 2011; March 22, 2011; May 24, 2011; July 26, 2011; September 27, 2011; November 22, 2011, 8:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Board of Psychology, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C05, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255, (850)245-4373, ext. 3482.
A meeting or portion of a probable cause panel meeting is public only if a case or cases are public by reason of reconsideration.
- Board of Psychology, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C05, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255, (850)245-4373, ext. 3482.
A meeting or portion of a probable cause panel meeting is public only if a case or cases are public by reason of reconsideration.
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- FDOT proposes to reconstruct SR 281 to a four-lane, divided, urban roadway with sidewalks and bicycle lanes. The northern project extends from south of the Moors Lodge to north of the CSX Railroad, a distance of approximately 1.5 miles in length. The southern project extends from I-10 to south of the Moors Lodge, a distance of approximately 1 mile. The total length of the two projects is approximately 2.5 miles. Construction will begin in the fall of 2010. Other improvements include construction of stormwater treatment facilities and side road improvements. This meeting will allow citizens an opportunity to preview the proposed design, ask questions, and/or submit comments concerning the upcoming project.; September 21, 2010, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Santa Rosa County Auditorium, 4530 Spikes Way, Milton, FL
- Santa Rosa County Auditorium, 4530 Spikes Way, Milton, FL
- Regional Planning Councils
- West Florida Regional Planning Council
- SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING: NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE MEETS 3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Council meets as usual at 4:00 p.m.; Executive Committee, 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.; Monday, September 20, 2010, 3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Niceville City Hall, 208 North Partin Drive, Niceville, FL
- Niceville City Hall, 208 North Partin Drive, Niceville, FL
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
- This Charrette Meeting is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to provide input into the process that will result in a Corridor Master Plan for the Woodville Highway corridor from Capital Circle Southeast to Gaile Avenue in Leon County, Florida.; Day 1 – September 30, 2010, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Day 2 – October 2, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; Jack McLean, Jr. Community Recreation Center, 700 Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
- Jack McLean, Jr. Community Recreation Center, 700 Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
- Department of Health
- Board of Respiratory Care
- Probable Cause Panel Meeting.; February 15, 2011; April 19, 2011; June 14, 2011; August 16, 2011; October 18, 2011; December 13, 2011, 8:30 a.m., or soon thereafter; Board of Respiratory Care, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255, (850)245-4373, ext. 3476.
A meeting or portion of a probable cause panel meeting is public only if a case or cases are public by reason of reconsideration.
- Board of Respiratory Care, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255, (850)245-4373, ext. 3476.
A meeting or portion of a probable cause panel meeting is public only if a case or cases are public by reason of reconsideration.
- State Board of Administration
- Departmental
- Regularly scheduled quarterly meeting of the Investment Advisory Council (IAC). 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.; Monday, September 27, 2010, 1:00 p.m.; The Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida
- The Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida
- Regularly scheduled meeting of the Participant Local Government Advisory Council. The PLGAC is a six-member advisory council, which reviews the administration of the Local Government Investment Pool Trust Fund and makes recommendations regarding such administration to the Trustees. The Council operates under Section 218.409(10)(a), Florida Statutes.; Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 11:00 a.m.; Osceola County Government Center, First Floor, Conference Room, Tax Collector’s Office, 2501 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, Florida 34744. Attendees should check-in at the reception desk. On-site parking available.
- Osceola County Government Center, First Floor, Conference Room, Tax Collector’s Office, 2501 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, Florida 34744. Attendees should check-in at the reception desk. On-site parking available.
- Scheduled meeting with the Trustees to discuss general State Board of Administration operations and investments of trust funds.; Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 1:00 p.m.; 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
- continuation of Surplus Lands Committee meeting.; September 28, 2010, 1:00 p.m.; District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, Florida
- District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, Florida
- Public hearing in accordance with Section 373.59, F.S., concerning the proposed acquisition of the Sante Fe River Hammock, LLC/Santa Fe River Hammock Conservation Easement, 168 acres +/-, Bradford County, with funds from the Preservation 2000 Trust Fund.; September 14, 2010, 3:00 p.m.; District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32066
- District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32066
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- This project is in coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The project area for the intersection improvements is approximately one-quarter mile in each direction on US 41 & S.R./C.R. 951, a distance of about 1.0 miles.
This workshop provides the public an opportunity to provide input on the type of improvements to be designed and constructed to make the intersection of US 41 & S.R./C.R. 951 most efficient. FDOT conducted a Project Development and Environment Study, completed in 2008, that included this intersection. The county is now in the process of re-evaluating that study as well as determining which of several alternatives is preferable. Once that determination has been made, the design process will move forward.
Construction for the intersection improvements is currently programmed in the county’s Five Year Work Program and expected to begin in Fiscal Year 2013/14. Construction will be for at-grade improvements. There are alternatives for a grade-separated overpass as well, that will be a future option if funding becomes available and consensus of the design and permitting is achieved. Only the at-grade alternatives are under consideration at this time.; Thursday, October 7, 2010, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Habitat for Humanity of Collier County, 11145 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Florida
- Habitat for Humanity of Collier County, 11145 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Florida
- Department of Education
- State Board of Education
- The purpose of this workshop is to provide an opportunity for Andy Ford, President of the Florida Education Association, to share with educators and stakeholders the Association’s vision and strategies to support those in the teaching profession. This workshop is designed to encourage dialogue, information sharing, and feedback from educators and stakeholders.; September 28, 2010, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Florida State College at Jacksonville, Downtown Campus, 101 West State Street, Auditorium, Jacksonville, FL
- Florida State College at Jacksonville, Downtown Campus, 101 West State Street, Auditorium, Jacksonville, FL
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Department of Education
- State Board of Education
- The State Board of Education and Commissioner Eric J. Smith will host an informal reception for Superintendents, Presidents of the Florida College System, and Business Leaders of North Florida and the Panhandle.
An additional reception targeting the larger districts will be noticed in a future edition of the F.A.W.; September 20, 2010, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; Mary Brogan Museum, 350 S. Duval Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
- Mary Brogan Museum, 350 S. Duval Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
- Department of Health
- Division of Disease Control
- The meeting is in response to Florida House Bill 5311, Section 26, which states that the Florida Department shall develop a plan that uses private and nonstate public hospitals to care for persons with contagious tuberculosis.; September 17, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EST); Florida Department of Health, 2585 Merchants Row Blvd., Conference Room 135Q, Tallahassee, Florida 32301; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2454322#
- Florida Department of Health, 2585 Merchants Row Blvd., Conference Room 135Q, Tallahassee, Florida 32301; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2454322#
- Department of Education
- Commission for Independent Education
- The Commission for Independent Education will consider: All Degree Granting Institutions and Non-Degree granting institutions for the following: Disciplinary Matters, Informal Hearings, Institutions Ordered to Appear Back Before the Commission, New Applications for Licensure, Institutional Applications for Program Modifications and Additional Programs, Application for Annual License, Motions for Extension of License, Motions for Request for Extension of Time to Comply with Contingencies, Reports, Approved Applicant Letters Sent, Licenses Sent, Closed Schools, Agent Training Programs, Annual Renewals, Extension of Annual License, Licenses by Means of Accreditation, Annual Reviews of License By Means of Accreditation, Substantive Change Applications, Name Change Applications, Attorney and Executive Director Reports, Applications for Exemption for Religious Colleges, and the General Business of the Commission.; September 21, 2010, Commission Meeting, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, Florida 32809
- Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, Florida 32809
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Pasco-Pinellas Area Agency on Aging
- Items related to Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas business and Board of Directors oversight.; Monday, September 20, 2010, 9:30 a.m.; Sunshine Christian Homes, Activity Room, 5250 Whippoorwill Drive, Holiday, FL 34690
- Sunshine Christian Homes, Activity Room, 5250 Whippoorwill Drive, Holiday, FL 34690
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Education
- State Board of Education
- The meeting agenda will consist of approval of minutes of the State Board meetings held June 15, July 27, and August 23, 2010, and updates on various reports and status of education initiatives by the Chairman and Commissioner. Items for consideration include action relating to the following rules: Repeal of Rule 6A-1.0404, F.A.C., Zero Tolerance for School Related Violent Crime; Rule 6A-1.0955, F.A.C., Education Records; Rule 6A-1.099821, F.A.C., Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rate; Rule 6A-6.03315, F.A.C., Private School Scholarship Compliance; Rule 6A-6.0781, F.A.C., Procedures for Charter School Appeals; New Rule 6A-6.0786, F.A.C., Model Forms for Charter School Applicants and Sponsors; New Rule 6A-6.0788, F.A.C., Notice Requirements for Charter School Performance Data; Rule 6A-6.0960, F.A.C., Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program; Rule 6A-10.041, F.A.C., Substitution for Requirements for Eligible Disabled Students at Florida Colleges and Postsecondary Career Centers; Rule 6A-18.042, F.A.C., Issuance of License; Rule 6A-18.0421, F.A.C., Conditions for Removal from a Facility; Suspension or Revocation of License; and Rule 6A-20.027, F.A.C., Rosewood Family Scholarship Fund. Other items for consideration include: Adoption of Resolutions Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Not Exceeding $304,800,000 State of Florida, Full Faith and Credit, State Board of Education Public Education Capital Outlay Bonds, 2010 Series (to be determined); Adoption of Resolutions Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Not Exceeding $625,000,000 State of Florida, Full Faith and Credit, State Board of Education Public Education Capital Outlay Refunding Bonds, 2010 Series (to be determined); Adoption of Resolutions Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Not Exceeding $19,500,000 State of Florida, Full Faith and Credit, State Board of Education Capital Outlay Refunding Bonds, 2010 Series (to be determined); Adoption of the Report to the State Board of Education on Education Bond Programs, January 20, 2010 through September 21, 2010; Charter School Appeal: Rise Academy vs. Miami-Dade School District; Approval of Request for a Waiver for Hillsborough (Middleton High) and Miami-Dade (Edison High) Counties relating to Rule 6A-1.099811, F.A.C., Differentiated Accountability State System of School Improvement; Approval of 2011-2012 Legislative Operating and Fixed Capital Outlay Budget Request for Education; Approval of Baccalaureate Degree proposals by Valencia Community College for a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology and a BS in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences; Approval of Baccalaureate Degree proposals by Chipola College for a BS in Secondary English Education, BS in Secondary Social Science Education, BS in Accounting, and a BS in Business Administration; Approval of Baccalaureate Degree proposal by Florida State College at Jacksonville for a BS in Business Administration; Approval of Baccalaureate Degree proposal by Santa Fe College for a BS in Early Childhood Education; Approval of Baccalaureate Degree proposals by Seminole State College of Florida for a BS in Architectural Engineering Technology, BS in Business Information Management, BS in Construction, and a BS in Information Systems Technology; Approval of Hillsborough Community College’s Request for Site Designation Change for SouthShore Center to SouthShore Campus; Approval of Hillsborough Community College’s Request for New Site Designation; Approval of Indian River State College’s Request to Name a Facility Funded through the FCS Facility Enhancement Challenge Grant Program; Approval of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s Request for Site Designation Change for Venice Center to Venice Campus; Approval of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s Request for Site Designation Change for Lakewood Ranch Special Purpose Center to Lakewood Ranch Center; and Approval of Appointment of Sue G. Hale to the Education Practices Commission. An update will be presented on Florida Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT).; September 21, 2010, 9:30 a.m.; The Florida Capitol, 400 South Monroe Street, Room LL03, Tallahassee, Florida
- The Florida Capitol, 400 South Monroe Street, Room LL03, Tallahassee, Florida
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
- The Public Meeting is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic, and environmental effects of Financial Project Number: 218605-2-38-01, otherwise known as the Nine Mile Road Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study Reevaluation. The project limits are From State Road 297 (Pine Forest Road) to State Road 95 (US 29), distance of approximately two (2) miles.; Thursday, September 30, 2010, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Plainview Baptist Church, 1101 West 9 Mile Road, Pensacola, Florida 32534
- Plainview Baptist Church, 1101 West 9 Mile Road, Pensacola, Florida 32534
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- This public hearing is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvement of State Road 30E from North of Test Site D3A to Coastline Drive in Gulf County, Florida, a distance of approximately 2.1 miles. Financial Project ID 417293-1-22-01.; October 5, 2010, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Centennial Building, 300 Allen Memorial Way, Port St. Joe, FL
- Centennial Building, 300 Allen Memorial Way, Port St. Joe, FL
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Departmental
- Orientation workshop for newly appointed Commissioners.; Wednesday, September 22, 2010; Thursday, September 23, 2010, 8:00 a.m.; Elliot Building, 401 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Elliot Building, 401 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Department of Health
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Departmental
- Orientation workshop for newly appointed Commissioners.; Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 8:00 a.m. – until all business is complete; Thursday, September 30, 2010; Elliot Building, 401 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Elliot Building, 401 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Department of State
- Division of Historical Resources
- Water Management Districts
- Northwest Florida Water Management District
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida E-Filing Authority
- The Florida E-Filing Authority, an authority being created by Section 163.01, F.S., is scheduling an organizational meeting. Additionally, there will be review and adoption of e-filing standards, requirements and a development agreement for the establishment of an e-filing portal.; Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 3:30 p.m.; Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, Pelican Room, 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL 33607
- Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, Pelican Room, 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL 33607
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Medicaid
- Section 2403 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 amends Section 6071 of the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005 and extends the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Rebalancing Demonstration from 2011 to 2016. This will allow States already participating in the MFP program to continue strengthening their demonstration programs and will allow additional States to participate. Florida Medicaid has submitted a letter of intent to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to apply for this Money Follows the Person grant. The primary purpose of this public meeting is to educate stakeholders and interested parties about Money Follows the Person grant, provide an overview of the grant and present an opportunity for public comment.; Thursday, September 23, 2010, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Eastern); Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
- The Committee discusses and makes recommendations on pesticide registration issues impacting human health and safety and the environment.; October 7, 2010, 9:00 a.m.; Bureau of Pesticides Conference Room, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Building 6, Room 606, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)487-2130
- Bureau of Pesticides Conference Room, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Building 6, Room 606, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)487-2130
- Department of State
- Division of Library and Information Services
- To discuss the development of a new Long Range Plan for Library Development as required by the Library Services and Technology Act; to discuss electronic library core resources as required by Section 1006.72, F.S.; to discuss a statewide approach for contracting with library cataloging utilities.; Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm.; State Records Center Training Room, 4319 Shelfer Road, Tallahassee, Florida
- State Records Center Training Room, 4319 Shelfer Road, Tallahassee, Florida
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Representatives from all 12 counties that share the banks of the St. Johns River will discuss the river’s future, health and use.; The Summit, which may be attended by two or more Governing Board members, is organized by the St. Johns River Alliance. Please contact the St. Johns River Alliance regarding attendance/registration at this Summit. Wednesday, September 15, 2010; Thursday, September 16, 2010, 8:00 a.m.; Prime Osborne Convention Center, 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL
- Prime Osborne Convention Center, 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Departmental
- Regular scheduled meeting of the Governor and Cabinet to act on all executive branch matters provided by law and to act on any agendas submitted for their consideration. The Governor and Cabinet will proceed through each agenda, item by item.
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; reports 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 of the Office of Insurance Regulation 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 matters related to rulemaking for all activities of the Office of Financial Regulation relating to the regulation of banks, credit unions, other financial institutions, finance companies, retail installment sales providers, title loan lenders, collection agencies, mortgage brokers, mortgage lenders, certified capital companies, money services businesses, and the securities industry.
The Agency for Enterprise Information Technology will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include, but not be limited to, the presentation and approval of the Agency’s Annual Operational Work Plan as well as matters relating to rulemaking for all activities of the Agency.
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, administrative procedure matters, and consideration of other matters within its authority.
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 various statutes including 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 for which it is responsible pursuant to law (including duties pursuant to Title 18 of the Florida Statutes and Title 18 of the Florida Administrative Code) and that are duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as aquacultural issues as presented by the Division of Aquaculture in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; mineral leases or sales; state or sovereign land leases, sales, exchanges, dedications, and easements; conservation and preservation lands and other land purchases; land planning matters; rulemaking under Title 18 of the Florida Administrative Code and other matters within its authority.
The Department of Environmental Protection will present for consideration those matters required by law to be reviewed by the Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the Siting Board, which may include, but are not limited to siting of power plants and electric and natural gas transmission lines.; September 28, 2010, 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Health
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
- Department of Health
- Board of Nursing
- Lisa Burton, RN,; Seeking the Board’s guidance concerning whether the scope of professional nursing, as referenced in Sections 464.003(3)(a), 464.018(1)(h) and 456.072(1)(o), Florida Statutes, allows petitioner, as an RN, to perform standard venipuncture, pursuant to standing order approved by Aventura Hospital’s Medical Executive Committee, for Aventura Hospital’s Triage Level 3 patients. The Board will address this petition at its next meeting.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Department of Education
- Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
- University of South Florida
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Administration
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Water Management Districts
- Suwannee River Water Management District
- Department of Education
- School Districts
- Florida International University
- Department of Management Services
9. Miscellaneous
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Department of Community Affairs
- Division of Community Planning
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Health
- Department of Juvenile Justice
- Department of Health
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Community Affairs
- Division of Community Planning
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles