1. Proposed Rules
- Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
- Department of Revenue
- Property Tax Oversight Program
- The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12D-16.002, F.A.C., is to revise various value adjustment board (VAB) forms to incorporate statutory changes enacted in Chapter 2016-128, L.O.F.; amend the VAB forms to integrate other minor changes, like updating incorrect statutory references; and repeal an obsolete form, DR-455, Renewable Energy Source Device Exemption Application, that taxpayers used to apply for an exemption. The effect of these statutory changes will result in the removal of any parts of the forms which implement stricken statutory language (e.g., petitioner checking the appropriate box on the petition form to request a copy of the property record card), the addition of minor changes in terminology (e.g., replacing the term “agent” with “representative”), and the update of the forms to include new language (e.g., written authorization requirements to access taxpayer’s confidential information). The following forms will be amended: Form DR-481, Value Adjustment Board - Notice of Hearing; DR-486, Petition to Value Adjustment Board – Request for Hearing; DR-486DP, Petition to the Value Adjustment Board – Tax Deferral or Penalties – Request for Hearing; DR-486PORT, Petition to the Value Adjustment Board-Transfer of Homestead Assessment Difference - Request for Hearing; Form DR-485V, Decision of the Value Adjustment Board – Value Petition; Form DR-485WCN, Value Adjustment Board – Clerk’s Notice; Form DR-485WI, Value Adjustment Board – Withdrawal of Petition; Form DR-485XC, Decision of the Value Adjustment Board – Exemption, Classification, Assessment Difference Transfer, Change of Ownership or Control, or Qualifying Improvement Petition. The statutory changes also will result in the promulgation of the following new forms: Form DR-486A, Written Authorization for Representation Before the Value Adjustment Board; and Form DR-486POA, Power of Attorney for Representation Before the Value Adjustment Board. The effect of repealing DR-455 is removing a form that is now statutorily excluded. Currently property appraisers do not assess for renewable energy source devices per s. 193.624, F.S.
Rule text and proposed draft forms are on the Department’s website at: http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/property/legislation/rules/.
- Due of Comment: 10/13/2016
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Division of Workforce Services
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
- Department of Health
- Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
2. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Health
- Agency for Health Care Administration
3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Board of Professional Engineers
- of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver, filed on August 3, 2016, by Raghavender Joshi. The Notice of Petition for Waiver was published in Vol. 42, No. 152, of the August 5, 2016, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought a waiver of Rule 61G15-20.007(1)(b), F.A.C., and licensure as a professional engineer by endorsement. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on August 18, 2016, in Orlando, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on September 13, 2016, denied the Petition for Waiver because the petitioner has failed to meet the purpose of the underlying statute by other means, and has failed to demonstrate application of the rule to Petitioner would create an undue hardship or violate principles of fairness.
- of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver, filed on August 1, 2016, by Manoj Tadhani. The Notice of Petition for Waiver was published in Vol. 42, No. 151, of the August 4, 2016, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought a waiver of Rule 61G15-20.007(3), F.A.C., and certification to sit for the Professional engineer (principles and practices) licensure examination. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on August 18, 2016, in Orlando, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on September 13, 2016, granted the Petition for Waiver because the petition was in substantial compliance with the provisions of Section 120.542, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28-104, Florida Administrative Code, the Applicant met the purpose of the underlying statute based upon his attempts to comply with the Board's licensure requirements, and the Applicant has otherwise shown that the application of the rule would violate principles of fairness as applied.
- of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on April 18, 2016, by Henry C. Hillman, Jr. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 42, No. 77, of the April 20, 2016, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought a variance from or a waiver of Rule 61G15-35.003, F.A.C., and licensure as a special inspector of threshold buildings. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on May 20, 2016, by telephone conference call. The Board’s Order, filed on September 14, 2016, granted the Petition for a Variance or Waiver finding the applicant met the purpose, the underlying statute by other means, and application of the rule to Applicant’s particular facts and circumstances would constitute an undue hardship on Petitioner.
- Department of Health
- Board of Optometry
- that on September 16, 2016, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Nicole Yontz, on August 1, 2016, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B13-4.001(2), F.A.C., regarding the requirement that applicants for licensure must have passed all 4 parts of the licensure examination within the 7 year period immediately preceding application for licensure. The Notice was published in Volume 42, No. 150, of the Florida Administrative Register, on August 3, 2016. The Board, at its meeting held on August 19, 2016, voted to deny the Petition for Waiver or Variance finding that the Petitioner did not demonstrate a substantial hardship; that application of the rule did not violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute was not met.
- that on September 16, 2016, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Cassandra Ruth Young, on July 22, 2016, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B13-4.001(1), F.A.C., regarding the requirement of Florida to obtain a score of 75 percent (75%) or better on each of the Biomicroscopy, Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy, and Dilated Biomicroscopy and Non-Contact Fundus Lens Evaluation skills individually. The Notice was published in Volume 42, No. 145, of the Florida Administrative Register, on July 27, 2016. The Board, at its meeting held on August 19, 2016, voted to deny the Petition for Waiver or Variance finding that the Petitioner did not demonstrate a substantial hardship; that application of the rule did not violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute was not met.
4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Florida Commission on Offender Review
- Departmental
- Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery, Control Release and all other Commission business.; Wednesday, October 12, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; Everglades CI, 1599 S.W. 187th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33194
- Everglades CI, 1599 S.W. 187th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33194
- Tour the Corrections Transition Program; Thursday, October 13, 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Everglades Correctional Institution, 1599 Southwest 187th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33194
- Everglades Correctional Institution, 1599 Southwest 187th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33194
- Department of Education
- University of South Florida
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation
- Department of Health
- Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Springs Coast Steering Committee Meeting. Work through partnerships to restore and protect springs through implementation of system specific scientifically sound, community–based management plans. Spring management plans will be developed by a technical and management committee with oversight, input and approval by the Steering Committee.; Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016; 2 pm; SWFWMD Brooksville Office, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
- SWFWMD Brooksville Office, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
- Springs Coast Management Committee: Discussion will include the framework for management plans, approval of BMAP Nutrient Management Strategy & Management Actions and other water quality drivers. Approve priority projects for Weeki Wachee and selection of priority projects for Homosassa.; Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016; 1 pm; SWFWMD Brooksville Office, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
- SWFWMD Brooksville Office, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc.
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Education
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Building Commission
- Inclusion of code language complying with ch. 2016-129, s. 34, Laws of Fla. into the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, 5th Edition (2014).; October 13, 2016, 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter comes before the Florida Building Commission in accordance with its agenda.; Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, 1714 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida
- Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, 1714 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida
- Department of Management Services
- Division of Purchasing
- In accordance with section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a public meeting is hereby noticed for the following Request for Proposal (RFP) Number: 5-42000000-MD-S for Medical and Dental Supplies. The Department reserves the right to issue amendments, addenda, and changes to the timeline and specifically to the meeting notice listed above. The Department will post notice of any changes or additional meetings within the Vendor Bid System (VBS) in accordance with section 287.042(3), Florida Statutes, and need not re-advertise notice in the Florida Administrative Register. Access the VBS at: http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/vbs/main_menu.; October 4, 2016 at 2:00 PM ET; 4050 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 360K, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950
Conference Call Number: 1-877-309-2070;
Access Code: 900-944-485
- 4050 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 360K, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950
Conference Call Number: 1-877-309-2070;
Access Code: 900-944-485
- Department of Children and Families
- Department of Health
- Department of Children and Families
- Departmental
- The Department of Children and Families, Circuit 2 Community Alliance provides a forum for providers and the Community to identify needs and gaps in services in order to improve the lives of children and families in the Big Bend area which covers Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty and Wakulla Counties. For those that cannot attend in person, the following conference call number is being provided for their convenience: 1(888)670-3525, Participant Code: 2450895791. Agenda: Department of Children and Families Update, Big Bend Community Based Care Update, Mental Health Governing Council Update, Assisted Living Facilities Update.; October 6, 2016, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., ET; DISC Village Inc., Corporate Office
3333 West Pensacola Street, Rm.# 300, Tallahassee, FL 32304
- DISC Village Inc., Corporate Office
3333 West Pensacola Street, Rm.# 300, Tallahassee, FL 32304
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- Orlando -The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC), the SunRail advisory board comprised of elected leaders from the five local funding partners, will meet Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Metroplan Orlando. Metroplan Orlando is located at 250 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32801.; Thursday, September 29, 2016
10 a.m.; Metroplan Orlando - located at 250 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- Metroplan Orlando - located at 250 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- The South Florida, St. Johns River, and Southwest Florida water management districts are conducting independent scientific peer review of their work to expand the East Central Florida Transient Groundwater Model in support of the 2020 Regional Water Supply Plan for the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) area that includes the southern portion of Lake and all of Orange, Osceola, Polk and Seminole counties. Information to be reviewed, supporting documents, and review comments and documents produced by the peer review panel, as well as comments from stakeholders, will be accessible at http://cfwiwater.com/ by clicking on Hydrologic analysis under Working groups. The focus of this workshop is to discuss preliminary review of the Conceptual Model Document and plans for upcoming meetings. This is the second workshop for the ECFTX model whereby peer reviewers are working together with the goal of collectively developing a single peer-review report. The District invites stakeholders to participate in this public workshop on September 29 to discuss peer review panel and stakeholder comments received during the workshop. The minutes from this teleconference will be available for review, at the website above, by October 7, 2016.
NOTE: One or more members of the District’s Governing Board may attend this meeting.; September 29, 2016, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Teleconference: call-in number: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 7169306632 then press #
- Teleconference: call-in number: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 7169306632 then press #
5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Department of Children and Families
- Department of Juvenile Justice
7. Miscellaneous
- Department of Financial Services
- Department of Citrus