PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Conflict Assessment Meeting with the City of Port St. Joe pursuant to §164.1053 in which the meeting will be held to discuss initial resolution of Gulf County, Florida in opposition and challenge to the City of Port St. Joe, Florida Ordinance 616. This Conflict Assessment Meeting is noticed in accordance with Florida Statute §164.1031(7). Specifically, Gulf County has initiated the conflict resolution procedures and hereby publicly notices the date and time for the meeting during which this issue shall be addressed by the interested parties pursuant to Florida Statute and during which other matters may be addressed in public by the two parties including but not limited to:
Gulf County, Florida Resolution 2025-11 in response to City of Port St. Joe Ordinance 616 (Conflict Assessment Meeting)
The listed meeting will be held during the Gulf County Board of County Commissioner’s Conflict Assessment Special on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 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 Statutes §164.1031(7), §197.3632 and §125.
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
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop with the City of Wewahitchka on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m., E.T. at the Honeyville Community Center located in Wewahitchka, Florida to discuss issues between the County and City.
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
A Public Hearing will be held before the Gulf County Planning and Development Review Board (PDRB) on Monday, February 17, 2025, 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 25, 2025, 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 Plat Approval - APPLICANT: Tanya Strange, Fred Cannon, Teresa Haisten, LOCATION: 2452 SR 30A, Port St. Joe, FL 32456 Parcel Number: 06251-000R Section 36, Township 8 South, Range 11 West. MEETING APPEAL: Requesting approval for preliminary plat. The proposed development (The Bayou Estates) will feature 11 residential lots and 1 roadway with cul-de-sac.
2. Large Scale Map Amendment - County initiated future land use map amendment LOCATION: Industrial Road. Parcel Numbers 02995-000R, 02996-000R, 02994-000R, 02993-100R, 02993-150R, 04266-080R, 04267-005R, 04266-000R, 02993-000R, 02993-050R, 02992-050R, 02977-000R, 02978-000R, 02978-050R, 02979-000R, 02975-000R, 02974-050R, 02974-000R, 02973-003R, 02784-000R, and 02785-000R Sections 9,10,15,16,17,19,20,21,24,25,29,30 and 31 Township 7 South Range 10 West. MEETING APPEAL: Requesting an approximate 3305 acre +/- land use change from Agriculture to Industrial.
3. Comprehensive Plan Amendment - MEETING APPEAL: County initiated amendment to revise the Coastal Management Element of the Gulf County Comprehensive Plan. The proposed amendment is needed for Peril of Flood Compliance (Section 161.053 Florida Statutes)
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 Tourist Development Council will hold an Advisory Board meeting on Tuesday February 11th, 2025, 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.”
FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has received the subgrant application for Gulf County’s parks restoration due to damages by Hurricane Michael (DR-4399-FL PW 02044). Pursuant to Executive Order 11988 and 44 CFR Part 9.12, final notice is hereby given of FEMA’s intent to provide funding for this project under the Public Assistance (PA) Program.
An initial disaster-wide Public Notice was published October 30, 2018, for Hurricane Michael. Comments and other information received were fully evaluated by FEMA along with evaluation of social, economic, environmental, and safety considerations. This notice serves as a project-specific final notice for FEMA’s funding action located within the floodplain.
Funding for the proposed project will be conditional upon compliance with all applicable federal, tribal, state, and local laws, regulations, floodplain standards, permit requirements and conditions. This action complies with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements.
Responsible Entity: FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Program
Applicant: Gulf County
Project Title(s): PA-04-FL-4399-PW-02044 (PA-GM 78363); Gulf County Small Park Damage (5) Parks
Location of Proposed Work: Gulf County St Joe Boardwalks: (29.916765, -85.379841 to 29.916487, -85.380193) and (29.917574,-85.379923).
Floodplain: Project areas are located in the AE Zone, otherwise known as the Special Flood Hazard Area or the area of 1% annual chance for flooding and VE otherwise known as Coastal High Hazard Area, per Gulf County FIRM Panel #12045C0217H, dated 3/9/2021.
Proposed Work and Purpose: Gulf County replaced a destroyed boardwalk that had washed away due to storm surge on the beach (6 FT span, 150 FT long x 6 FT wide) and a boardwalk at Veteran’s Memorial Park (6 FT span, 210 FT long x 6ft wide) washed away due to storm surge back to its pre-disaster function, capacity, and footprint.
Project Alternatives: The alternative that has been considered is the no action alternative. This alternative is not feasible as the park boardwalks would not be restored and would not continue to promote recreational open space use and therefore negatively impacting the community socially and economically. Alternate locations were not considered as the boardwalk is functionally dependent upon its location within the floodplain.
Comments: This will serve as the final public notice regarding the above-described action funded by the FEMA PA program. Interested persons may submit comments, questions, or request a map of this specific project by writing to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 4, 3005 Chamblee-Tucker Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30341 or by emailing [email protected]. Comments should be sent in writing with the subject line, “Public Comment for DR-4399-FL PW 02044, Gulf County Small Parks” at the above address within 15 days of the date of this notice.
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
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
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.