PUBLIC NOTICE
The Gulf County Tourist Development Council will hold an Advisory Board meeting on Tuesday November 5th, 2024, at 2:00 PM E.T. in the Gulf County Commissioner Board Room located in the Administration Building at 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. BLVD, Port St. Joe, Florida, 32456
Blake Rish
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 held an Emergency Meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., E.T. in the Donald H. Butler Commission Board Room at the Robert M. Moore Administration Building, Gulf County Courthouse Complex in Port St. Joe to discuss Hurricane Helene. The meeting was recessed and will reconvene on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 5:45 p.m., E.T. The reconvened meeting from September 25, 2024 was recessed and will reconvene on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., ET
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
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this special emergency meeting is asked to advise the County as soon as possible before the 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.
Posting requested per direction of County Administration and County Attorney’s Offices: Clerk to the Commission public postings on Gulf County Courthouse, Gulf County Administration Building entrance, Gulf County Commission website in addition to its other public distribution and actions.
CANCELLED
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners will hold an Emergency Meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 12:00 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 Tropical Storm Helene.
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
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this special emergency meeting is asked to advise the County as soon as possible before the 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 Service Announcement
Meeting Announcement
The Apalachee Regional Planning Council announces a meeting to which all persons are invited.
What: The Regional Rural Transportation Plan’s (RRTP) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
When: Thursday, October 3, 2024
Where: Calhoun County Senior Citizens Association Center, 16859 Cayson St., Blountstown, FL 32424
Time: 1:30 p.m. CDT / 2:30 p.m. EDT
This is a regularly scheduled meeting of the TAC. The agenda will be posted on the RRTP website a week in advance. https://www.arpc.org/regional-rural-transportation-plan
If you are unable to attend the meeting in person and would like to attend virtually, please contact Mary O’Brien, Regional Transportation Planning Manager at Apalachee Regional Planning Council, at 850-312-3708 or by email at [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance.
Participation is asked for without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to contact Mary O-Brien, Apalachee Regional Planning Council Manager, at least 48 hours before the meeting at the contact information listed above.
For additional information on this meeting or the RRTP contact Mary O’Brien.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners will hold their Second and Final Public Hearing regarding the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 on Monday, September 16, 2024 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.
Public Service Announcement
Meeting Announcement
The Apalachee Regional Planning Council announces a meeting to which all persons are invited.
What: The Regional Rural Transportation Plan’s (RRTP) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
When: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Where: Calhoun County Senior Citizens Association Center, 16859 Cayson St., Blountstown, FL 32424
Time: 1:30 p.m. CDT / 2:30 p.m. EDT
The agenda is to review the list of compiled projects and begin to determine priority projects for short and long-term project lists.
If you are unable to attend the meeting in person and would like to attend virtually, then please contact Mary O’Brien, Regional Transportation Planning Manager at Apalachee Regional Planning Council, at 850-312-3708 or by email at [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance.
Participation is asked for without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to contact Mary O-Brien, Apalachee Regional Planning Council Manager, at least 48 hours before the meeting at the contact information listed above.
For additional information on this meeting or the RRTP contact Mary O’Brien.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 4:30 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) Bid Awards: (Hammond * 8/30 * 8:59 a.m.)
#2324-12 * Jones Homestead Booster Station Generator
#2324-13 * Jones Homestead Booster Station Automatic Transfer Switch
#2324-15 * Boiler Replacement
#2324-16 * White City Water Plant Generator
#2324-20 * White City Water Plant Ground Storage Tanks
#2324-21 * Jones Homestead Booster Station Ground Storage Tank
#2324-22 * Jones Homestead Booster Station High Service Pumps
#2324-24 * Jones Homestead Booster Station
#2324-25 * Welcome Center Underpinning
#2324-27 * St. Joseph Peninsula Beach Renourishment & Coastal Structures Project
#2324-28 * White City Water Plant Chemical Feed System
#2324-29 * White City Water Plant Well Pump
#2324-30 * White City Water Plant Automatic Transfer Switch
#2324-31 * Jones Homestead Booster Station Chemical Feed System
B) Administrative Update & Report (Hammond * 8/30 * 8:59 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.
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 AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA BY AND THROUGH PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR SMALL-SCALE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY UNDER FLORIDA STATUTE 163.3187 AND FLORIDA STATUTE 125; SPECIFICALLY AMENDING PARCEL ID #02679-000R SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 10 WEST. 26 ACRE PARCEL, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FROM RESIDENTIAL TO MIXED COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL: PROVIDING 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, September 24, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern) and a second and final reading, introduction and public hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 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
The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners will hold their First Public Hearing regarding the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 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.
Posting requested per direction of County Administration and County Attorney’s Offices: Clerk to the Commission public postings on Gulf County Courthouse, Gulf County Administration Building entrance, Gulf County Commission website in addition to its other public distribution and actions.
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS TO
DISCUSS FRDAP APPLICATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Gulf County, Florida, will be receiving PUBLIC COMMENTS on the applications the BOCC plans to submit for the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP).
The first meeting will be held on September 11, 2024, at 3:00 pm E.T. in the Donald H. Butler Commission Chamber in the Robert M. Moore Administration Building at 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, FL 32456. This meeting will be held to specifically discuss improvements to the Stone Mill Creek playground.
The second meeting will be held on September 11, 2024, at 3:30 pm E.T. in the Donald H. Butler Commission Chamber in the Robert M. Moore Administration Building at 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, FL 32456. This meeting will be held to specifically discuss improvements to the Jones Homestead playground.
The public is invited to attend these meetings. The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners will not provide a verbatim record of these meetings.
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.
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON RESTORE ACT DIRECT COMPONENT MULTIYEAR
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AMENDMENT #05_Revised
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Gulf County, Florida will be receiving PUBLIC COMMENT on the RESTORE Act Direct Component Multiyear Implementation Plan (MYIP) Amendment #05 from August 8, 2024 through September 23, 2024. The document may be found by clicking HERE or to view in person, visit 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd, Room 312, Port St. Joe, FL 32456. A complete description of eligible activities and related information for Direct Component projects may be found by clicking HERE. For questions, please contact Erin Kennedy at 850-227-2383.
All PUBLIC COMMENT shall be submitted to [email protected].
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners shall hold Public Hearings to discuss and consider the following proposed ordinance, by the following title:
AN ORDINANCE OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDING THE GULF COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING FLOW CONTROL WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF GULF COUNTY AS AUTHORIZED BY FLORIDA STATUTE 403.706; AND ESTABLISHING MANDATORY SOLID WASTE COLLECTION WITHIN THE TOURIST CORRIDORS; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PROVIDING PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR CLASSES OF SOLID WASTE; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY AND MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY ARISE FROM CONSIDERATION AT PUBLIC HEARINGS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A first public reading, introduction and Public Hearing will be held during the Gulf County Board of County Commissioner’s Meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. est. and a second reading, introduction and Public Hearing for adoption on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 both 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 Ordinances with the following titles:
1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA BY AND THROUGH PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR SMALL-SCALE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY UNDER FLORIDA STATUTE 163.3187 AND FLORIDA STATUTE 125; SPECIFICALLY AMENDING PARCEL ID #01368-050R - SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 10 WEST. 15 ACRE PARCEL, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FROM AGRICULTURAL TO RESIDENTIAL: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
2. AN ORDINANCE OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING SALT PINES AS A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT CONSISTING OF 35.38 ACRES; ADOPTING STANDARDS AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS TO SUPERCEDE, REPLACE AND/OR SUPPLEMENT GULF COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; ALLOWING FOR RESIDENTIAL, AND OPEN SPACE USES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ANY CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; 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 27, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern) and a second and final reading, introduction and Public Hearings will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 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 ordinances. 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 ordinances 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, 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
A Public Hearing will be held before the Gulf County Planning and Development Review Board (PDRB) on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 8:45 a.m. EST and thereafter a Quasi-Judicial Hearing before the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 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. Preliminary/Final Plat Approval- APPLICANT: Claude & Carolyn Lister LOCATION: 138 Vann Dr., Wewahitchka, FL 32465 Parcel Number: 01037-020R Section 34 Township 5 South Range 9 West. MEETING APPEAL: Requesting approval for Preliminary/Final plat. The Proposed development (Henry Clay Acres) is 5.75 acres and will feature 7 lots that all have access from Vann Drive.
2. Small Scale Map Amendment- APPLICANT- Joanna Vinson/Spencer Wheelus. LOCATION: Approximately 26-acre parcel on Hwy 71, Wewahitchka, FL 32465 Parcel Number: 02679-000R Section 1, Township 5 South, Range 10 West. MEETING APPEAL: Requesting an approximate 26-acre land use change from Residential to Mixed Commercial/Residential.
3. Preliminary Plat Approval- APPLICANT: 68V Salt Pines 2024, LLC., LOCATION: 37.21 Acres of 43.624-acre parcels Port St. Joe, FL 32456, Parcel Numbers 03019-002R and 03040-002R, Section 7, Township 8 South, Range 10 West. MEETING APPEAL: Requesting approval for preliminary plat. The Proposed development (Salt Pines) will feature 100 lots, (84 Gulf County and 16 City of Port St. Joe).
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
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON RESTORE ACT
DIRECT COMPONENT MULTIYEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AMENDMENT #05
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Gulf County, Florida, will be receiving PUBLIC COMMENT on the RESTORE Act Direct Component Multiyear Implementation Plan (MYIP) Amendment #05 from July 21, 2024 through September 3, 2024.
The document can be obtained by clicking HERE or to view in person, visit 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd, Room 312, Port St. Joe, FL 32456.
A complete description of eligible activities and related information for Direct Component projects may be found at www.treasury.gov/services/restore-act/Pages/Direct%20Component/Direct-Component.aspx. For questions, please contact Erin Kennedy at 850-227-2383.
All PUBLIC COMMENT shall be submitted to [email protected].
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA
/s/ 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 Ordinances with the following titles:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING CHATEAU NEMOURS AS A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT CONSISTING OF 49 ACRES; ADOPTING STANDARDS AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS TO SUPERCEDE, REPLACE AND/OR SUPPLEMENT GULF COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; ALLOWING FOR A MIX OF COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL, AND OPEN SPACE USES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ANY CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA BY AND THROUGH PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR SMALL-SCALE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY UNDER FLORIDA STATUTE 163.3187 AND FLORIDA STATUTE 125; SPECIFICALLY AMENDING PARCEL ID #00941-001R - SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 9 WEST. 6.7 AC PARCEL, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FROM AGRICULTURAL TO MIXED COMMERCIAL/ RESIDENTIAL: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A first reading, introduction and Public Hearing will be held during the Gulf County Board of County Commissioner’s Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern) and a second and final reading, introduction and Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 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 ordinances 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
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
CONSOLIDATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE PERMIT
AND AUTHORIZATION TO USE SOVEREIGN AND SUBMERGED LANDS
INTENT TO ISSUE PERMIT
The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its intent to issue a major modification to Joint Coastal Permit (File No. 0342057-009-JM) and public easement to use sovereign submerged lands (BOT File No. 230368687, File No. 43067) to Gulf County Board County of Commissioners, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd, Room 302, Port St. Joe, FL 32456 to construct eight submerged breakwaters.
The application file is available online and can be reached through the Departments Information Portal by clicking HERE.
The Department will issue the permit and grant authorization of a public easement to use sovereign lands, unless a timely petition for an administrative proceeding is filed pursuant to the provisions of Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. On the filing of a timely and sufficient petition, this action will not be final and effective until further order of the Department. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the hearing process may result in a modification of the agency action or even denial of the application.
A person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department’s action may petition for an administrative proceeding (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Pursuant to Rule 28-106.201, F.A.C., a petition for an administrative hearing must contain the following information:
(a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency’s file or identification number, if known;
(b) The name, address, any email address, any facsimile number, and telephone number of the petitioner; the name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner’s substantial interests are or will be affected by the agency determination;
(c) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the agency decision;
(d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so indicate;
(e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts that the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action;
(f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes that the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action, including an explanation of how the alleged facts relate to the specific rules or statutes; and
(g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action that the petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency’s proposed action.
The petition must be filed (received by the Clerk) in the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000. Also, a copy of the petition shall be mailed to the applicant at the address indicated above at the time of filing.
In accordance with Rule 62-110.106(3), F.A.C., petitions for an administrative hearing by the applicant must be filed within 14 days of receipt of this written notice. Petitions filed by any persons other than the applicant, and other than those entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 14 days of publication of the notice or within 14 days of receipt of the written notice, whichever occurs first. Under Section 120.60(3), F.S., however, any person who has asked the Department for notice of agency action may file a petition within 14 days of receipt of such notice, regardless of the date of publication. The failure to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that person's right to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to it. Any subsequent intervention (in a proceeding initiated by another party) will be only at the discretion of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C.
Under Rule 62-110.106(4), F.A.C., a person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department’s action may also request an extension of time to file a petition for an administrative hearing. The Department may, for good cause shown, grant the request for an extension of time. Requests for extension of time must be filed with the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, before the applicable deadline for filing a petition for an administrative hearing. A timely request for extension of time shall toll the running of the time period for filing a petition until the request is acted upon.
Mediation is not available in this proceeding.
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.