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PUBLIC NOTICE LOCAL NOTICE AND PUBLICATION FOR THE (FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER) ADVERTISEMENT

NOTICE OF UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL

Unsolicited Proposal No. 2223-12
Land Pledge and Transfer for the Proposed Gulf County Regional Airport Facility

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Gulf County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (the “County”), has received an unsolicited proposal for a qualifying public-private partnership in accordance with Section 255.065, Florida Statutes, for the land pledge and future planning, design through feasibility studies for the construction and operation of a Gulf County Regional Airport Facility. At a duly noticed public meeting held on July 19, 2022, the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) unanimously voted to designate the project as a qualifying project as defined in Section 255.065(1)(i), Florida Statutes. The County is advertising this Public Notice pursuant to Section 255.065(3)(b) because the County intends to enter into a comprehensive agreement for the project described in the unsolicited proposal. The purpose of this Public Notice is to advise the public and interested parties other than the one proposal received and voted upon at the Tuesday, February 28, 2023 regular meeting and that the County has received the unsolicited proposal and will accept other proposals for the same project that is outlined herein until 4:00 p.m. on April 24th, 2023 pursuant to Florida Statute Section 255.065(3)(b) for a duration of additional two weeks in the Florida Administrative Register and placed in herein this local publication for additional notice. The project is identified in the unsolicited proposal as follows:

• Gulf County is seeking acreage approximately 10,000 feet long by 2,000 feet wide equating to approximately 459 acres within 10 miles of the Port of Port St. Joe and within 5 miles of the Apalachicola Northern Railroad for the proposed future construction and operation of the Gulf County Regional Airport Facility.
• Gulf County shall secure the necessary acreage through this unsolicited proposal process under Florida State 255 to thereafter conduct the public design, planning, feasibility and future construction and operation of a regional airport in Gulf County. The airport would be owned by the County.
• The airport will be leased on a long-term, exclusive basis by the County to the private entity with an elective first right of refusal and option to the private sector entity / accepted proposal providing the necessary acreage defined above equating to approximately 459 acres for the operations and management of the airport.
• The private entity as a condition of the proposal and comprehensive agreement shall also commit to create jobs in Gulf County and work to maximize public use of the airport upon its lease and operation from Gulf County. The private sector entity shall agree to pay a negotiated nominal annual fee to the County for leasing the airport following its accepted proposal and pledge.
• The schedule provided by the unsolicited proposal is as follows: design and construction to be completed within eight years.

The County will accept and evaluate other proposals for the same project as provided in this Public Notice. Persons or entities wishing to submit other proposals for the same project may do so by delivering proposals to: Gulf County Clerk of Court at 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr., Blvd., Room 149, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456. The entire proposal package shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope or container and shall have the following information clearly printed or written on the exterior of the envelope or container: Proposal in Response to Unsolicited Proposal No. 2223-12 Land Pledge and Transfer for the future Gulf County Regional Airport and the name of the proposer (person or entity responding to this Notice). Proposals must be received by the County Clerk’s Office, either by mail or hand delivery, no later than 4:00 P.M. EST on April 24, 2023. Delivery must be made during the County Administration Office’s normal working hours (7:00 a.m. A.M. to 5:30 P.M. EST, Monday through Thursday), and any proposal received after the above stated deadline will be returned unopened and will not be considered.

Proposals shall include all information and materials required by Section 255.065, Florida Statutes. Proposals must also be accompanied by an application fee of $1,000. The County reserves the right to waive minor irregularities, to reject any or all proposals received, and to otherwise make a decision in the best interests of the County. The County also reserves the right to charge additional application review fees if deemed necessary and appropriate pursuant to Section 255.065(3)a(3), Florida Statutes. The Board shall have the final decision-making authority concerning any final award or interim or comprehensive agreement entered into by the County.

Proposals shall be evaluated and negotiations shall proceed in accordance with Section 255.065, Florida Statutes. Proposals will be evaluated and ranked in order of preference by a Selection Committee to be appointed by the County Administrator. The Selection Committee will consider factors in accordance with Section 255.065 that include, but are not limited to, professional qualifications, required land and assets that meet the criteria set forth by the County that are conducive and shall facilitate the proposed construction of airport, general business terms and/or upon exercising the right for operations and management demonstrating the ability to finance, construct and operate such a facility following its completion. The County intends to negotiate an interim and/or comprehensive agreement with the highest ranked proposer. The Selection Committee, at its option, may request that proposers make presentations and/or participate in questions and answers sessions. The County may also request additional information from proposers that may be necessary to fully evaluate a proposal. After the Selection Committee has ranked proposals, the County will then begin negotiations with the highest-ranked proposal. If only one proposal is received, the County may negotiate in good faith.

All proposals that are timely received shall become the property of the County and any costs or expenses incurred in relation to preparation and submission of proposals shall be borne by the proposer. Such proposals and related information shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the Florida Public Records Act.

A reading and additional public hearing regarding this and any and all other additional proposals will be held during the Gulf County Board of County Commissioner’s Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern) 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 unsolicited proposal. 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.

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

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 Monday, March 27, 2023 at 3:00 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.

Meeting Agenda

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

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 PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF FLORIDA STATUTE 163.3201 TO ADOPT LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF FLORIDA STATUTE 163.3202 FOR THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT THEREWITH, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABLITY, CODIFICATION 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, March 28, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern) and a second and final reading, introduction and public hearings will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 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

A Public Hearing will be held before the Gulf County Planning and Development Review Board (PDRB) on Monday, March 20, 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, March 28, 2023 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: Gulf Coast State College, LOCATION: 8910 & 8918 W. Hwy 98, Port Saint Joe, FL 32456 Parcel Numbers 03794-005R and 03794-010R Section 31 Township 6 South Range 11 West. MEETING APPEAL: Requesting a 12ft front roadside setback variance for the purpose of building a future residence.

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 IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners will hold a second public hearing to discuss and consider the re-adoption of the following emergency ordinance originally adopted under emergency provisions on February 28, 2023 and with the following title:

AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA; WHEREBY IMPLEMENTING A BAN ON ANY AND ALL OVERNIGHT PARKING/CAMPING IN/ON COUNTY PROPERTY, PARKS OR RIGHT OF WAYS AND SHALL BE TITLED AND COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS “GULF COUNTY OVERNIGHT CAMPING/PARKING POLICY”; HEREINAFTER PROVIDING FOR A AUTHORZATION TO PERMIT AND REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN THE SAME; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY ARISE FROM CONSIDERATION AT PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING FOR EMERGENCY PROVISION AND CLASSIFICATION FOR WAIVING STATUTORY NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR ITS IMMEDIATE ADOPTION AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

A reading, introduction and public hearing will be held during the Gulf County Board of County Commissioner’s Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern) 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 emergency Ordinance adopted on February 28, 2023 and now this public hearing for the ratification and readoption of the 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 emergency 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 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 #01037-020R - SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 9 WEST – INTERSECTION OF 381 AND VANN DR. – 5.76 AC, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FROM AGRICULTURE TO RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

A second and final reading, introduction and public hearings will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern) 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

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 Commission on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. ET in the Gulf County BOCC in the Donald H. Butler Commission Chamber at the Robert M. Moore Administration Building, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., 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” on Golf View Road 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 GOLF VIEW ROAD 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 Gulf County interests and claimed rights to the portion right of way and roadway along Golf View Road within the Florida State Buffer Preserve as described in the petition and application and authorizing (Gulf County Resolution 2023-02) 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, 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, February 20, 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, February 28, 2023 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:

Final Plat Approval- APPLICANT: Mayle Holdings LLC. LOCATION: TBD Indian Pass Rd., Port Saint Joe, FL 32456 Parcel Numbers 03191-005R and 03191-006R Section 22 Township 9 South Range 10 West. MEETING APPEAL: Requesting approval for final plat. The Proposed development (Indian Pass Preserve) will feature 9 private lots.
Final Plat Approval- APPLICANT: White Sands Investment Partners, LLC. LOCATION: TBD Indian Pass Rd., and Red Bird Ln., Port Saint Joe, FL 32456 Parcel Numbers 03187-006R, 03187-011R, 03187-017R, 03187-018R,03187-029R and 03187-031R Section 21 Township 9 South Range 10 West. MEETING APPEAL: Requesting approval for final plat. The Proposed development (Redbird Beach) will feature 17 private lots and 2 HOA lots.
PDRB Comment / Guidance- Re: Land Development Regulations Amendments. PDRB guidance and comments on amending the Gulf County LDR, section 3.02.04 (Allowable Density) when changing from agricultural, (Coastal Area Densities) involving wetlands credit, and section 5.03.02 (Required Parking Spaces.)

Pursuant to F.S. 286.0105:

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

A Public Hearing will be held before the Gulf County Planning and Development Review Board (PDRB) on Monday, January 23, 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, January 24, 2023, 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:

Preliminary/ Final Plat Approval- APPLICANT: Waterway Landing, LLC / A. Grant Rish LOCATION: 365 Sealy Dr., Wewahitchka, FL 32465 Parcel Number 02799-035R, Section 10 Township 7 South Range 10 West. MEETING APPEAL: Requesting approval for preliminary/ final plat. The Proposed development (Waterway Landing) is 2.68 acres and’ will feature 7 lots that all have access from Sealy Drive.
Small Scale Map Amendment- APPLICANT- Teramore Development, LLC LOCATION: Intersection of SR 71 and Gaskin Side Camp Rd., Wewahitchka, FL 32465 Parcel Number: 01570-005R Section 11 Township 4 South Range 10 West. MEETING APPEAL: Requesting an approximate 2.50-acre (of 41.39 acres) land use change from Agriculture to Mixed Commercial/ Residential.
Final Plat Approval- APPLICANT: Jubilee OPZB LLC. / Peyton Thomas LOCATION: TBD Four J’s Rd., Port Saint Joe, FL 32456 Parcel Number:03801-050R, Section 31 Township 6 South Range 11 West. MEETING APPEAL: Requesting approval for final plat. The Proposed development (Jubilee) will feature 16 lots.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment- MEETING APPEAL: County initiated amendment to add a Property Rights Element to the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed amendment is required due to new legislative mandates, effective July 1, 2021. In particular, House Bill 59 – Growth Management requires all local governments to have a Property Rights Element included in their comprehensive plan. The legislation modified Chapter 163.3177 of the Florida Statutes to add a Property Rights Element as one of the required elements in all Comprehensive Plans.

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:

Americans with Disabilities Act

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 LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY UNDER FLORIDA STATUTE 163.3184 AND FLORIDA STATUTE 125; SPECIFICALLY AMENDING PARCEL ID’S 02734-012R, 02734-020R, 02734-021R, 03324-000R, 03343-005R, 03362-000R, 03362-050R, 03363-050R, AND 03368-050R - SECTIONS 13, 18, 19, 24, 26, AND 30, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 10, AND 11 WEST – COUNTY ROAD 386 – 3,365 AC, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FROM AGRICULTURE TO RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA BY AND THROUGH PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR PLAN AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY UNDER FLORIDA STATUTE 163.3184 AND FLORIDA STATUTE 125; SPECIFICALLY, SO AS TO ADOPT AMENDMENT TO TEXT ADDING CHAPTER 13 PROPERTY RIGHTS ELEMENT PER FLORIDA STATUTE 163.3177(i)(6); 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, January 24, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern), 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; and
Gulf County Board of Commissioners will hold two Public Hearings to discuss and consider the adoption of the following Ordinance with the following titles:

3. 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 #01037-020R - SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 9 WEST – INTERSECTION OF 381 AND VANN DR. – 5.76 AC, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FROM AGRICULTURE TO 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, January 24, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern) and a second and final reading, introduction and Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern) 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

The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 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) Award Bid #2223-01 * Howard Creek
Boat Ramp Improvements (Hammond * 12/12* 12:01 p.m.)
B) S.C.O.P. Grant – Lake Grove Road/
Byrd Parker Drive Agreement (Rhodes * 12/12* 12:01 p.m.)
C) Administrative Update & Report (Hammond * 12/12 * 12:01 p.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
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 NOTICE

The Gulf County Tourist Development Council will hold an Advisory Board meeting on Thursday February 9th, 2023, 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 will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 3:00 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) City Sewer / ESAD Agreement (Hammond * 11/15* 1:50 p.m.)
B) Administrative Update & Report (Hammond * 11/15 * 1:50 p.m.)

SANDY QUINN, JR.
CHAIRMAN

F.S. 286.0105:

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Gulf County Tourist Development Council will hold an Annual Meeting on Tuesday November 8, 2022, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM E.T. at The White Marlin Restaurant & Oysterette located at 602 Monument Ave, Port St. Joe, Florida, 32456. The 2022 Partner Reception will be held from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM E.T. with the Annual Program to follow.

Blake Rish
Chairman

F.S. 286.0105:

PUBLIC NOTICE

A Public Hearing will be held before the Gulf County Planning and Development Review Board (PDRB) on Monday, November 21, 2022, at 8:45 a.m. EST and thereafter a Quasi-Judicial Hearing before the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting on Tuesday, November 22, 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. Small Scale Map Amendment- APPLICANT- Lister, Claude & Carolyn LOCATION: Intersection of CR 381 and Vann Dr., Wewahitchka, FL 32465 Parcel Number 01037-020R Section 34 Township 5 South Range 9 West. MEETING APPEAL: Requesting an approximate 5.76-acre land use change from Agriculture to Residential.

2. Variance- APPLICANT: Rish Family Market, LLC. LOCATION: Intersection of US Hwy 98 and SR-30A, Port Saint Joe, FL 32456 Parcel Number: 06076-004R, Section 13 Township 8 South Range 11 West. MEETING APPEAL: Asking for a variance from Gulf County Flood Ordinance 2021-04 section 4.02.04.A.3.a

3. Preliminary Plat Approval- APPLICANT: White Sands Investment Partners, LLC. / Etchen LOCATION: TBD Indian Pass Rd., Port Saint Joe, FL 32456 Parcel Number 031858-015R, Section 20 Township 9 South Range 10 West. MEETING APPEAL: Requesting approval for preliminary plat. The Proposed development (Laguna De Palmeras) will feature 25 private lots and 5 HOA lots.

4. Alleyway Abandonment- APPLICANT: Napier, Ronnie & Martha LOCATION: Block 16 of Beacon Hill Subdivision, Port Saint Joe, FL 32456 Parcel Number: 03682-000R, Section 31 Township 6 South Range 11 West. MEETING APPEAL: Asking for abandonment of 15ft wide alleyway between Cowries St. and Helmet St.

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 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 STATUE 163.3187 AND FLORIDA STATUTE 125; SPECIFICALLY AMENDING PARCEL ID #00683-000R - SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 9 WEST – 127 PET PATCH RD – 4.049 AC, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FROM AGRICULTURE TO RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY ARISE FROM CONSIDERATION AT PUBLIC HEARING; 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, November 22, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern) and a second and final reading, introduction and public hearings will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 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 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 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 Tourist Development Council will hold an Advisory Board meeting on Tuesday, November 1st, 2022, 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:

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. 2022-03 THAT REGULATES THE SPEED OF VESSELS AND PROVIDING FOR THE SAFE USE OF THE WATERS WITHIN GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THOSE DESIGNATED AREAS OF CRITICAL CONCERN FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELL BEING; PRESCRIBING CERTAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OPERATORS OF VESSELS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT HEREOF; 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 reading, introduction and public hearings will be held during the Gulf County Board of County Commissioner’s Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, and again on October 25, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern) 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 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., 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 as a small amount of remaining funds from 2019-2020 funding year, Florida Housing Finance Corporation SHIP funds to provide Housing Rehabilitation and Purchase assistance, for approved Very Low-income single-family housing units, in Gulf County. Applications for the SHIP Program WILL be made available on 18 August 2022 starting at 8:00am EST at the office listed below. For additional information or to see if you qualify in the Very Low category contact Joe Paul or Lynn Lanier at (850)229-6125. If you are unable to come to the office, the SHIP applications will be available on the Gulf County BOCC web site at http://www.gulfcounty-fl.gov. The hours of operation for our offices are Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., E.T. For additional information regarding the County’s SHIP Program, please contact Joe Paul or Lynn Lanier at (850) 229-6125. Applications will be accepted for 2019-2020 funding until all funds are expended.

Robert Moore Administration Building, Room 311
1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Boulevard
Port St. Joe, FL 32456

Upon completion, applications must be submitted to Lynn Lanier, at the Robert Moore Administration Building, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Boulevard, Port St. Joe, FL 32456. Completed S.H.I.P. applications may be submitted from 18 August 2022 until all funds are expended. Only completed applications will be accepted.

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

GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

SPANISH TRANSLATION
HAITIAN CREOLE TRANSLATION

The Gulf County Board of Commissioners is considering applying to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation funds under the Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program (GIP) for Hurricane Michael. This program is not designed for individual homeowner repairs or assistance.
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has allocated $46,926,000 in funding for the Rebuild Florida GIP through the Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Program by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide funding opportunities for local governments and state agencies to develop large-scale mitigation activities that allow Florida communities to better withstand future disasters.
Entities that are located in the HUD and State designated MID areas that experienced Hurricane Michael storm damage are eligible to apply for funding if the project complies with the Rebuild Florida Mitigation GIP Guidelines for Hurricane Michael Impacted Communities. Projects must mitigate one or more of the following hazard risks: flooding, severe storms, tropical cyclones, coastal erosion and wildfires. Projects must also protect one or more of the following critical lifelines: Safety and Security, Food, Water and Shelter, Health and Medical, Energy, Communication, Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
These funds must meet a CDBG-DR National Objective such as:
•benefit low and moderate (L/M) income persons and/or areas; or
•address a severe and recently-arising urgent community welfare or health need.
The Gulf County Board of Commissioners intend to apply for the following projects to receive funding under the Rebuild Florida GIP.
1) Americus Ditch – Estimated Project Cost: $5,460,000
2) Overstreet Drainage – Estimated Project Cost: $2,625,000
3) South Dianna Street Bridge – Estimated Project Cost: $4,725,000
A public hearing to provide specific details regarding the proposed projects, program requirements, and the application process and to obtain citizen comments concerning the County’s applications shall be held at Gulf County Board of County Commissioners, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd. Port St. Joe, FL 32456 on Monday, May 23, 2022, at 3 p.m., E.T. For information concerning the public hearing, contact Clay Smallwood at 850-229-6106 or by e-mail at [email protected].
A public comment period to obtain citizen comments concerning the County’s intent to apply for these specific projects shall be open until 5:00 p.m., E.T. on June 3, 2022. Any comments must be received by Clay Smallwood via e-mail at [email protected] and will be submitted with the application. Specific details regarding the proposed project, program requirements, and the application are available by contacting Clay Smallwood.
Any person requiring a special accommodation at this posting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact Clay Smallwood.
If you are hearing or speech impaired, and you possess TDD equipment, you may contact the Clay Smallwood, County Engineer using the Florida Dual Party Relay System, which can be reached at 1- 800-955-8770 (Voice) or 1-800-955-7661(TDD).
Any non-English speaking person wishing to comment or receive more information regarding this posting should contact Clay Smallwood at 850-229-6106 or by e-mail at [email protected] at least five calendar days prior to the end of the comment period and an interpreter will be provided.
Gulf County does not expect that anyone will be permanently displaced as a result of CDBG-MIT funded activities.
Applications are due to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity on or before June 10, 2022. Public hearing information and any comments received will be submitted as an addendum to the application filed on June 10, 2022.

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 #06076-004R - SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST – SR 30A / US HWY. 98 – 6.18 AC, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FROM AGRICULTURE TO MIXED COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY ARISE FROM CONSIDERATION AT PUBLIC HEARING; 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 #03516-010R - SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST – 3369 CR. 386 S. – 0.87 AC, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FROM RESIDENTIAL TO MIXED COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY ARISE FROM CONSIDERATION AT PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

3. 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 #02596-000R - SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 10 WEST – 2620 HWY. 71 S. – 1.35 AC, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FROM RESIDENTIAL TO MIXED COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY ARISE FROM CONSIDERATION AT PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

4. 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 #03515-010R - SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST – 3320 CR. 386 S. – 2 AC, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FROM RESIDENTIAL TO MIXED COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY ARISE FROM CONSIDERATION AT PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

5. 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 #01102-000R - SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 9 WEST – 10370 S. HWY. 71 – 5.70 AC, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FROM AGRICULTURE TO MIXED COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY ARISE FROM CONSIDERATION AT PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

6. 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 #03072-050R - SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 10 WEST – US E. HWY 98 – 5 AC, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FROM AGRICULTURE TO MIXED COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY ARISE FROM CONSIDERATION AT PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

7. 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 #01545-046R - SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 10 WEST – 187 MICHAEL ST. – 1.48 AC, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FROM RESIDENTIAL TO MIXED COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY ARISE FROM CONSIDERATION AT PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

8. 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 #01102-000R - SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 9 WEST – 10370 S. HWY. 71 – 5.70 AC, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FROM AGRICULTURE TO MIXED COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY ARISE FROM CONSIDERATION AT PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9. A ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION PERMITS, INSPECTION FEES FOR PLAN REVIEW, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, SOLAR, AND GAS SYSTEMS; PERMIT FEE FOR DRIVEWAY CULVERT, PERMIT FEE FOR MOVING BUILDING AND OTHER STRUCTURES; PERMIT FEES FOR ROOFING; PERMIT FEE FOR FLORIDA BUILDING CODE MODULAR HOMES; PERMIT FEE FOR HUD/DCA MANUFACTURED HOMES; ESTABLISHING A REINSPECTION FEE; ESTABLISHING A REQUIREMENT THAT ALL HABITABLE STRUCTURES IN GULF COUNTY BE DESIGNED AND STAMPED BY A FLORIDA LICENSED ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER WITH ADVANCE BUILDING CODE COURSE; ADOPTION OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE; ESTABLISHING ONE UNIFORM WIND ZONE FOR GULF COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY ARISE FROM CONSIDERATION AT PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

10. AN ORDINANCE OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA; WHEREBY REPEALING AND REPLACING GULF COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2015-08 THERETO TITLED “ALLOWING FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ON CERTAIN COASTAL BEACHES WITHIN GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA”; REPEALING THE ORDINANCE IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING ALL PRIOR AMENDMENTS AND REGULATIONS TO THE ORDINANCE HEREIN; HEREINAFTER PROVIDING FOR A PERMIT AND REQUIEMENTS TO OBTAIN THE SAME; PROVIDING FOR AMENDED PERMIT FEES AND AUTHORITY FOR ESTABLISHING FUTURE PERMIT RATES; ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE ISSUANCE OF DECALS; ESTABLISHING THE FORMAT FOR DECALS; LIMITING AND DESIGNATING BEACH ACCESS POINTS; PROVIDING FOR A SPEED LIMIT; PROVIDING FOR RULES FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLES ON THE BEACHES; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY ARISE FROM CONSIDERATION AT PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

The first reading, introduction and Public hearings will be held during the Gulf County Board of County Commissioner’s Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern) and a second and final reading, introduction and Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 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., Room 149, Port St. Joe, Florida, 32456.

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

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.