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PUBLIC NOTICES


PUBLIC NOTICE

The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., E.T. in the in the Donald H. Butler Commissioner Board Room at the Robert M. Moore Administration Building, Gulf County Courthouse Complex, Port St. Joe, Florida to discuss the following:

A) Award Bid #2223-34 * County Roadway
Project, Phase II
(Hammond * 9/28 * 4:11 p.m.)
B) Lister Landing
(Hammond * 9/28 * 4:11 p.m.)
C) MYIP Project Update – RESTORE Act
(S. Herring * 9/28 * 4:11 p.m.)
D) Accept Beaches Fire Dept
Decontamination Grant
(S. Herring * 9/28 * 4:11 p.m.)
E) Change Order – Borders Road
(Smallwood * 9/28 * 4:11 p.m.)
F) Change Order – Cessna Drive
(Smallwood * 9/28 * 4:11 p.m.)
G) USCOE Gulf County Canal
Spoilage Easement
(Hammond * 9/28 * 4:11 p.m.)
H) Administrative Update & Report
(Hammond * 9/28 * 4:11 p.m.)


SANDY QUINN, JR.
CHAIRMAN


Pursuant to F.S. 286.0105:
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency or commission, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Americans with Disabilities Act
If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact Gulf County by utilizing and making the necessary arrangements with the Florida Coordination Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 866-602-3275.


GULF COUNTY LOCAL TECHNOLOGY PLANNING TEAM (LTPT) MEETING NOTICE

The Gulf County Local Technology Planning Team (LTPT) will hold a meeting at the Donald H. Butler Commissioner Board Room located at the Robert M. Moore Administration Building at the Gulf County Courthouse Complex, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida on the following date:

 Monday, September 25, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., E.T.

 The meeting, per the request and continued direction of the Board of County Commission, will be to discuss and act on the established agenda. In accordance with Florida Statute and County Policy, this agenda has been posted to publicly notice all interested parties of the location, date and time for this public meeting.

F.S. 286.0105:

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency or commission, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the County at least 3 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: County Administrators Office at (850) 229-6106. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact Gulf County by utilizing and making the necessary arrangements with the Florida Coordination Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 866-602-3275.


PUBLIC NOTICE

The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners will hold their Second and Final Public Hearing regarding the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 5:01 p.m., E.T. in the Donald H. Butler Commission Chamber located in the Robert M. Moore Administration Building at the Gulf County Courthouse Complex in Port St. Joe, Florida. The public is encouraged to attend.

SANDY QUINN, JR.
CHAIRMAN

F.S. 286.0105:

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency or commission, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.


NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Gulf County Board of Commissioners.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

 On or about September 27, 2023 the Gulf County Board of Commissioners will submit a request to FloridaCommerce (previously Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)) for the release of CDBG‐DR Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program funds under the Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2018 and the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019 to undertake a project known as the Gulf County Water Transmission & Booster Station Project for the purpose of restoring the Lighthouse Utilities potable water system to pre-Hurricane Michael service capacity, with an estimated funding of $7,062,869.00. The project is located generally from the proposed Water Plant location on Gardenia Street, then Hwy 71 south to Two Mile Tower Road, then west to Madison Street, then south to Twine Drive, then west to E. US Highway 98, then south to Jones Homestead Road at proposed Booster Station location, then west to W. Rutherford Street, then south on State Road 30-A to end point approximately 0.5 miles north of Cape San Blas Road, Gulf County, Florida.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

 The Gulf County Board of Commissioners has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment.  Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.  Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida 32456, during the County’s working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time by contacting Grants Administrator, Kaci Rhodes.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Kaci Rhodes, Grants Administrator for the Gulf County Board of Commissioners, at the address above or by email at [email protected].  All comments received by September 26, 2023 will be considered by the Gulf County Board of Commissioners prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

 The Gulf County Board of Commissioners certifies to FloridaCommerce that Sandy Quinn in his capacity as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. FloridaCommerce approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Gulf County Board of Commissioners to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

FloridaCommerce will accept objections to its release of fund and the Gulf County Board of Commissioners’ certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Gulf County Board of Commissioners; (b) the Gulf County Board of Commissioners has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by FloridaCommerce; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.  Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to FloridaCommerce at 107 East Madison Street, MS 160, Caldwell Building Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4120.  Potential objectors should contact FloridaCommerce to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA
/s/ Sandy Quinn, Chairman


PUBLIC NOTICE

A Public Hearing will be held before the Gulf County Planning and Development Review Board (PDRB) on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 8:45 a.m. EST and thereafter a Quasi-Judicial Hearing before the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. EST. Both the Public Hearing and the Quasi-Judicial Hearing will be held in the Donald H. Butler Commission Chamber located in the Robert M. Moore Administration Building at the Gulf County Courthouse Complex, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., in Port St. Joe, Florida. The Public Hearing before the PDRB will be to discuss, review, and submit recommendations to the BOCC on the following:

1. Variance- APPLICANT: Maxwell, James & Nancy LOCATION: 123 Cowries St., Port Saint Joe, FL 32456 Parcel Number 03587-000R Section 31 Township 6 South Range 11 West. MEETING APPEAL: Requesting a 12ft roadside setback variance for the purpose of building a roof over existing deck.

2. Plat Abandonment-
APPLICANT: Creekside Partners, LLC. LOCATION: Creekside at Wetappo Creek Subdivision (PB 6, PGS 60-63) Buddy Floore Rd., Wewahitchka, FL 32465 Parcel Number: 03364-000R, Section 26 Township 5 South Range 11 West. MEETING APPEAL: Asking for abandonment of platted subdivision to facilitate future development.

3. Small Scale Map Amendment-
APPLICANT- Creekside Partners, LLC. LOCATION: 48.17 acres of a 145.21-acre parcel off Buddy Floore Rd., Wewahitchka, FL 32465 Parcel Number: 03364-000R Section 26 Township 5 South Range 11 West. MEETING APPEAL: Requesting an approximate 48.17 acres (of 145.21 acres) land use change from Residential to Mixed Commercial/ Residential.

The public is encouraged to attend and be heard on these matters. Information prior to the Public Hearing and Quasi-Judicial Hearing can be viewed at the Planning Department at 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Room 400.

Pursuant to F.S. 286.0105:
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency or commission, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Americans with Disabilities Act
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the County at least 3 days before the workshop/meeting/ hearing by contacting: County Administrators Office at (850) 229-6106. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact Gulf County by utilizing and making the necessary arrangements with the Florida Coordination Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at (866) 602-3275.


PUBLIC NOTICE

The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners will RECONVENE their original Emergency Meeting from Monday, August 28, 2023, to Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 3:50 p.m., E.T. in the in the Donald H. Butler Commissioner Board Room at the Robert M. Moore Administration Building, Gulf County Courthouse Complex, Port St. Joe, Florida to discuss the following:

A) Tropical Storm Idalia                                        (Chairman * 8/28/23 * 11:32 a.m.)
B) Administrative Update & Report                  (Hammond* 8/28/23 * 11:32 a.m.)

SANDY QUINN, JR.
CHAIRMAN


F.S. 286.0105:

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Americans with Disabilities Act
If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact Gulf County by utilizing and making the necessary arrangements with the Florida Coordination Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 866-602-3275.
Additional postings per request and direction of County Administration and County Attorney’s offices:
Public posting on Gulf County Courthouse, Gulf County Administration Building entrance, Gulf County Commission Website for public distribution and notice.



PUBLIC NOTICE

The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners will hold their First Public Hearing regarding the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 5:01 p.m., E.T. in the Donald H. Butler Commission Chamber located in the Robert M. Moore Administration Building at the Gulf County Courthouse Complex in Port St. Joe, Florida.


SANDY QUINN, JR.
CHAIRMAN


F.S. 286.0105:

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency or commission, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.


PUBLIC NOTICE

The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., E.T. in the in the Donald H. Butler Commissioner Board Room at the Robert M. Moore Administration Building, Gulf County Courthouse Complex, Port St. Joe, Florida to discuss the following:

A) Public Hearing –
Building Department Ordinance
(Novak * 8/22 * 10:27 a.m.)
B) Driveway Permits
(Hammond * 8/22 * 9:56 a.m.)
C) Administrative Update & Report
(Hammond * 8/22 * 9:56 a.m.)

SANDY QUINN, JR.
CHAIRMAN


Pursuant to F.S. 286.0105: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency or commission, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Americans with Disabilities Act
If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact Gulf County by utilizing and making the necessary arrangements with the Florida Coordination Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 866-602-3275.

Additional postings per request and direction of County Administration and County Attorney’s offices: Public posting on Gulf County Courthouse, Gulf County Administration Building entrance, Gulf County Commission Website for public distribution and notice.


NOTICE OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION AND APPROVAL FOR GULF COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY ABANDONMENT

WHEREAS, pursuant to a Notice of Public Hearing, duly advertised in accordance with Florida law and Gulf County policy, a Public Hearing was held before the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. EST. The Hearing was held in the Donald H. Butler Commission Chamber located in the Robert M. Moore Administration Building at the Gulf County Courthouse Complex, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., in Port St. Joe, Florida to discuss and consider a petition for Gulf County to vacate and abandon a public right-of-way pursuant to Gulf County "Vacation, Abandonment, Discontinue or Close Easements, Right of Ways, Roadways, Alleyways and Plats Policy" and for the adoption of the following resolution titled as:

 A RESOLUTION OF THE GULF COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION FOR ITS AUTHORIZING VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF ANY AND ALL RIGHTS, CLAIMS, JURISDICTION AND STATED OWNERSHIP OF THE PORTION OF GOLF VIEW DR. THAT ADJOINS LOTS 11 THROUGH 30 OF ST. JOSEPH BAY ESTATES UNIT ONE PB:3 PGS:1&2 WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA BUFFER PRESERVE IN PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY PURSUANT TO THE ABANDONMENT POLICY WITH NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVING VOTE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING COUNTY OFFICIALS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABANDONMENT DIRECTIVES HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

  WHEREAS, after hearing all interested parties and determining that the proposed action would not materially interfere with the County road systems or adversely affect the interests of the citizens of Gulf County, and would not affect the ownership of or deprive any person convenient access to his/her premises, in accordance with the Florida Statutes it was determined that it would be in the best interest of all concerned to vacate and abandon the portion of Gulf County right of way Golf View Dr. that adjoins lots 11 through 30 of St. Joseph Bay Estates unit One PB:3 PGS:1&2. as described in the application and authorizing (Gulf County Resolution No. 2023-27) of which both copies are available for inspection on weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. est., and 5:00 p.m. est. at the Office of the Clerk of Court, Room 149, Gulf County Courthouse, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr., Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida 32456.

 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY: SANDY QUINN, CHAIRMAN


NOTICE OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION AND APPROVAL FOR GULF COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY ABANDONMENT

WHEREAS, pursuant to a Notice of Public Hearing, duly advertised in accordance with Florida law and Gulf County policy, a Public Hearing was held before the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. EST. The Hearing was held in the Donald H. Butler Commission Chamber located in the Robert M. Moore Administration Building at the Gulf County Courthouse Complex, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., in Port St. Joe, Florida to discuss and consider a petition for Gulf County to vacate and abandon a public right-of-way pursuant to Gulf County "Vacation, Abandonment, Discontinue or Close Easements, Right of Ways, Roadways, Alleyways and Plats Policy" and for the adoption of the following resolution titled as:

A RESOLUTION OF THE GULF COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION FOR ITS AUTHORIZING VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 240 FT OF THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY TROPICAL AVENUE (FORMALLY KNOWN AS SAN BLAS AVENUE; PB:1 PG:36) IN PORT ST. JOE, GULF COUNTY PURSUANT TO THE ABANDONMENT POLICY WITH NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVING VOTE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING COUNTY OFFICIALS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABANDONMENT DIRECTIVES HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, after hearing all interested parties and determining that the proposed action would not materially interfere with the County road systems or adversely affect the interests of the citizens of Gulf County, and would not affect the ownership of or deprive any person convenient access to his/her premises, in accordance with the Florida Statutes it was determined that it would be in the best interest of all concerned to vacate and abandon 240 ft of the northern portion of Tropical Ave. (formally known as San Blas Ave. PB:1 PG:36) as described in the application and authorizing (Gulf County Resolution No. 2023-26) of which both copies are available for inspection on weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. est., and 5:00 p.m. est. at the Office of the Clerk of Court, Room 149, Gulf County Courthouse, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr., Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida 32456.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY: SANDY QUINN, CHAIRMAN


PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing to discuss and consider the amendment and adoption of the following Ordinance with the following title:

AN ORDINANCE OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA REPEALING AND REPLACING GULF COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2022-12 ESTABLISHING BUILDING DEPARTMENT PERMIT AND PENALTY FEES; ADOPTING FLORIDA BUILDING CODE; AND REGULATE THE CLEARING OF PROPERTY WITHIN A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND REQUIRE STABALIZATION. PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCE OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY ARISE FROM CONSIDERATION AT PUBLIC HEARINGS; PROVIDING FOR SAID POLICIES AND PROCEDURE TO BE FURTHER AMENDED, BE CODIFIED AND BECOME PART OF GULF COUNTY MUNICODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

A first reading, introduction and Public Hearings will be held during a Gulf County Board of County Commissioner’s Workshop on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. (Eastern) and a second and final reading, introduction and Public Hearings will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, to be held in the Donald H. Butler Commissioner Chamber and Meeting Room in the Robert M. Moore Administration Building, Gulf County Courthouse Complex, Port St. Joe, Florida.

All interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. If a person decides to appeal any decisions made by the Gulf County Commission with respect to any matter considered at this hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and that for such purpose he/she may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings made and which would include any evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection on weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. est., and 5:00 p.m. est. at the Office of the Clerk of Court, Gulf County Courthouse, 1000 C.G. Costin, Sr., Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida, 32456.


BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY: SANDY QUINN, CHAIRMAN


PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing to discuss and consider the adoption of the following Ordinance with the following title:

AN ORDINANCE OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA REPEALING AND REPLACING GULF COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2022-12 ESTABLISHING BUILDING DEPARTMENT PERMIT AND PENALTY FEES; ADOPTING FLORIDA BUILDING CODE; AND REGULATE THE CLEARING OF PROPERTY WITHIN A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND REQUIRE STABALIZATION. PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCE OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY ARISE FROM CONSIDERATION AT PUBLIC HEARINGS; PROVIDING FOR SAID POLICIES AND PROCEDURE TO BE FURTHER AMENDED, BE CODIFIED AND BECOME PART OF GULF COUNTY MUNICODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

A first reading, introduction and Public Hearings will be held during the Gulf County Board of County Commissioner’s Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern) and a second and final reading, introduction and Public Hearings will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, to be held in the Donald H. Butler Commissioner Chamber and meeting room in the Robert M. Moore Administration Building, Gulf County Courthouse Complex, Port St. Joe, Florida.

All interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. If a person decides to appeal any decisions made by the Gulf County Commission with respect to any matter considered at this hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and that for such purpose he/she may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings made and which would include any evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection on weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. est., and 5:00 p.m. est. at the Office of the Clerk of Court, Gulf County Courthouse, 1000 C.G. Costin, Sr., Blvd., Room 149, Port St. Joe, Florida, 32456.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY: SANDY QUINN, CHAIRMAN


PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners will hold Public Hearings for the Board of County Commission’s consideration of adoption of a resolution granting the following abandonment in accordance with Florida Statute §§336; Specifically, Gulf County has authorized the commencement of the abandonment process and has requested consideration of abandonment for the following right of ways or platted alleyways:

1. Abandonment of approximately 240 ft of the northern portion of the public right of way Tropical Avenue (Formally known as San Blas Avenue; PB:1 PG:36) that adjoins Parcel Numbers 04245-005R, 04255-010R and 04255-011R. (District III)

2. Abandonment of the portion of Golf View Dr. that adjoins Lots 11 through 30 of St. Joseph Bay Estates Unit One PB:3 PGS:1&2 that is also located within the St. Joseph Bay Buffer Preserve. (District V)

The listed Public Hearings will be held during the Gulf County Board of County Commissioner’s regular meeting on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, called for 9:00 a.m. EST to be held in the Donald H. Butler Commissioner Chamber and Meeting Room in the Robert M. Moore Administration Building, Gulf County Courthouse Complex, Port St. Joe, Florida pursuant to Florida Statute 197.3632 and Florida Statute 125.

All interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed resolution. If a person decides to appeal any decisions made by the Gulf County Commission with respect to any matter considered at this hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and that for such purpose he/she may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings made and which would include any evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

A copy of the complete legal description is available for inspection on weekdays Monday through Thursday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. est., and 5:30 p.m. est. at the Planning Department, 1000 C.G. Costin, Sr., Blvd. Room 400, Port St. Joe, Florida, 32456.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY: SANDY QUINN, CHAIRMAN
   



ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF
GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA

 STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) FUNDING

Gulf County has committed funding SFY 21-22 in the amount of ($350,000.00) from the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program to provide Housing Rehabilitation assistance for (Roofs and Exterior ADA Accessibility only) and Purchase Assistance for approved Extremely Low, Very Low-, and Low-income single-family housing units throughout the County. Applications for the SHIP Program will be accepted beginning Monday July 10, 2023 and must be submitted to Lynn Lanier, at the Robert Moore Administration Building, Room 311, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Boulevard, Port St. Joe, FL 32456 Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., EST. For additional information or to see if you qualify in the Extremely Low, Very Low-, and Low-income category, please contact Lynn Lanier at 850-229-6125n or visit the SHIP webpage by clicking HERE

Applications are available by clicking HERE and in person beginning June 20, 2023, but WILL NOT be accepted until July 10, 2023. Only completed applications will be considered on a first come, first served basis, with priority given to veterans and elderly, pending availability of funds.


HOMEOWNER APPLICATION WORKSHOPS

The County will hold Homeowner Application Workshops that will include a general presentation on the SHIP Programs, applications requirements, and individual assistance as time allows. Workshop will be held as follows: June 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. EST. and 5:00 p.m. EST at the Donald H. Butler Commission Chamber at the Robert Moore Administration Building, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Boulevard, Port St. Joe, FL 32456 and June 22, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. CST at the Wewahitchka at the Extension Office 232 E. Lake Drive, Wewahitchka, FL 32465. Should you have any questions regarding these workshops, please contact Lynn Lanier at 850-229-6125.

Gulf County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Handicapped Accessible and Fair Housing Jurisdiction.



  PUBLIC NOTICE

 GULF COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BEAR WISE FUNDING


Gulf County, in cooperation with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Waste Pro, has developed a plan to install bear resistant clips to existing trash receptacles, in order to reduce human-bear conflicts. The following information is available on this pilot program:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Gulf County will purchase a kit (set of 2 metal gate hasps and installation hardware) to be installed on either side of a regular 96-gallon tote, which will be attached to both the lid and the can. Residents can obtain the kits as follows:

1. Residents can pick them up at Gulf County Grants at 1000 Cecil G Costin Sr Blvd, Port St. Joe, Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., E.T.

2. Each resident will be required to fill out a form stating their name, address and the number of kits received, along with their signature verifying their correct
information and receipt of the product. (Application)

3. Applications must be returned to Gulf County BOCC, Administration, Attention:
Grants Department, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr., Blvd., Room 312, Port St. Joe, FL 32456.
(850)227-2393, Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., E.T.

4. Residents are responsible for installing the equipment on the cans. The procedure on trash day will be that the resident will unlock the can(s) on the morning of trash pickup. This program will only work if everyone works together in order to create a smooth transition.