Public Notices & Hearings

CITY OF CLEARWATER PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
LAND USE PLAN AND ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENTS

NOTE: All persons wishing to address an item need to be present at the BEGINNING of the Community Development Board meeting.  Those cases that are not contested by the applicant, staff, neighboring property owners, etc. will be placed on a consent agenda and approved by a single vote at the beginning of the meeting.

The City of Clearwater, Florida, proposes to adopt the following ordinances:

ORDINANCE NO. 9765-24

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY, TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTH SATURN AVENUE AND GULF TO BAY BOULEVARD, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 407 SOUTH SATURN AVENUE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33755, FROM INSTITUTIONAL (I), TO COMMERCIAL GENERAL (CG); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

ORDINANCE NO. 9766-24

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY BY REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTH SATURN AVENUE AND GULF TO BAY BOULEVARD, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 407 SOUTH SATURN AVENUE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33755, FROM INSTITUTIONAL (I) TO COMMERCIAL (C); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

Schedule of Public Hearings:

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 before the Community Development Board, at 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 20, 2024 before the City Council (1^st Reading), at 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 18, 2024 before the City Council (2^nd Reading), at 6:00 p.m.

All public hearings on the ordinances will be held in City Council Chambers, Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater, Florida. (St. Paul’s Lutheran Church) LUP2024-02001/REZ2024-02001 Assigned Planner Kyle Brotherton (727) 444-8778

Interested parties may appear and be heard at the hearing or file written notice of approval or objection with the Planning and Development Director or City Clerk prior to the hearing.  Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board or Council, with respect to any matter considered at such hearings, will need to request a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, 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 per Florida Statute 286.0105.  Community Development Code Sec 4-206 states that party status shall be granted by the Board in quasi-judicial cases if the person requesting such status demonstrates that s/he is substantially affected.  Party status entitles parties to personally testify, present evidence, argument and witnesses, cross-examine witnesses, appeal the decision and speak on reconsideration requests, and needs to be requested and obtained during the case discussion before the CDB.

An oath will be administered swearing in all persons giving testimony in quasi-judicial public hearing cases.  If you wish to speak at the meeting, please wait to be recognized, then state and spell your name and provide your address.  Persons without party status speaking before the CDB shall be limited to three minutes unless an individual is representing a group in which case the Chairperson may authorize a reasonable amount of time up to 10 minutes.  The Community Development Board will review the case and make a recommendation to the City Council for final disposition.

Five days prior to the CDB meeting, staff reports and recommendations on the above requests will be available for review by interested parties between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., weekdays, at the City of Clearwater, Planning and Development Department, 100 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756.  Please contact the Planning Department 562-4567 to discuss any questions or concerns about the project and/or to better understand the proposal.

Gina Clayton                                                                                                              Rosemarie Call, MPA, CMC

Planning and Development Director                                                                             City Clerk

City of Clearwater

P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748

YOU ARE BEING SENT THIS NOTICE IF YOU ARE THE APPLICANT OR OWN PROPERTY WITHIN 300 FEET OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY

A COPY OF THIS AD IN LARGE PRINT IS AVAILABLE IN OFFICIAL RECORDS & LEGISLATIVE SERVICES.  ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY REQUIRING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING SHOULD CALL (727) 562-4093 WITH THEIR REQUEST.

Ad:  5/8/24 & 7/3/24

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Clearwater City Council will consider an item to approve an increase and proposal from Kokolakis Contracting, Inc., of Tarpon Springs, for the construction of the Clearwater Beach Marina (21-0008-MA) in the amount of $43,469,475.00 bringing the total to $43,568,739.00 pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 19-22; approve a not to exceed loan of $18,000,000.00 from the Capital Improvement Fund to the Marine Fund, at their meeting on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Avenue.

City of Clearwater Rosemarie Call, MPA, CMC
P.O. Box 4748 City Clerk
Clearwater, FL 33758-4748

Ad dates: 7/3/24 & 7/10/24

City of Clearwater
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING

The City Council of the City of Clearwater, Florida, will hold a public hearing on July 15, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Council Chambers, Clearwater Main Library, 100 South Osceola Ave, Clearwater, Florida, to consider passage of the following ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 9773-24

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9167-18, RECORDED IN O.R. BOOK 20203, PAGES 1614, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Ordinance 9167-18 vacated a portion of Gulfview Boulevard Right-Of-Way lying in the southwest ¼ of Section 8, Township 29 South, Range 15 East, Pinellas County, Florida, as recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 12 of the Official Records of Pinellas County, Florida, subject to special conditions.

Interested parties may appear and be heard at the hearings or file written notice of approval or objection with the City Clerk prior to the hearings. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council, with respect to any matter considered at such hearings, will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, 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 per Florida Statute 286.0105. The inclusion of this statement does not create or imply a right to appeal the decision if such right does not exist as a matter of law.

City of Clearwater

City Clerk Department Rosemarie Call, MPA, MMC

600 Cleveland Street, Suite 600 City Clerk

Clearwater, FL 33758-4748

A COPY OF THIS AD IN LARGE PRINT IS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DEPT. ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY REQUIRING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING SHOULD CALL THE OFFICIAL RECORDS AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DEPT WITH THEIR REQUEST AT (727) 562-4090.

Ad dates: 7/3/24 & 7/10/24

PUBLIC NOTICE

Department of Environmental Protection
Wastewater Management Program
Mail Station # 3545
2600 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400
850-245-8664

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR APPROVAL
OF A
PRETREATMENT PROGRAM MODIFICATION

In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 62-625, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), Marshall Street Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) has developed and submitted for approval by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), a pretreatment program modification for its wastewater facility (WWF), consisting of revisions to the City’s Local Limits. DEP has made a preliminary determination that this pretreatment program modification meets the requirements of Rule 62-625.540, F.A.C. The requirements found in those rules are designed to assure the pretreatment program will: (a) prevent the introduction of pollutants into WWFs which will interfere with their operation, including the use or disposal of residuals; (b) prevent the introduction of pollutant into WWFs which will pass through the treatment works or be otherwise incompatible; and (c) improve opportunities to recycle and reclaim municipal and industrial wastewaters and residuals.

The City’s proposed pretreatment program approval submission is available for public inspection online at:

https://depedms.dep.state.fl.us:443/Oculus/servlet/shell?command=getEntity&[guid=38.1073632.1]&[profile=Permitting_Authorization]

https://depedms.dep.state.fl.us:443/Oculus/servlet/shell?command=getEntity&[guid=38.1281603.1]&[profile=Permitting_Authorization]

Interested persons may submit written comments on the submission. All written comments submitted in a timely manner will be considered by DEP in the decision on whether to approve the submission. In accordance with paragraph 62-625.510(2)(c), F.A.C., this public notice comment period will end thirty (30) days from the date of publication.

Any interested person may request a public hearing concerning this proposed pretreatment program. Such a public hearing is for informational purposes only. The request for public hearing must be filed with the Department within 30 days of the publication of this notice. Persons requesting a public hearing must state their interest in the matter and state reasons why such a hearing is warranted. A public hearing will be held if there is significant public interest.

Send comments or requests for public hearing to the attention of Alex Weeks, at the address at the top of this notice or by email to alexander.c.weeks@floridadep.gov.

GoToMeeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/716316525

Dial-In: (224) 501-3412, Access Code: 716-316-525

One or more participants in the above referenced public meeting may participate by telephone. At Florida Gas Utility, 4619 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653 there will be a speaker telephone so that any interested person can attend this public meeting and be fully informed of the discussions taking place either in person or by telephone communication. If anyone chooses to appeal any decision that may be made at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and should accordingly ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the oral statements and evidence upon which such appeal is based. This public meeting may be continued to a date and time certain, which will be announced at the meeting. Any person requiring a special accommodation to participate in this public meeting because of a disability, should contact Florida Gas Utility at (352) 334-0770, at least two (2) business days in advance to make appropriate arrangements. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting Florida Gas Utility at info@flgas.com.

NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
FY 2024-2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
AND
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM

The City of Clearwater is estimated to receive $913,337 in grant allocation funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and $532,649 in grant allocation funds under the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program for Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 beginning October 1, 2024. Funds can only be used in the incorporated limits of the City of Clearwater. However, an agency that is located outside the City may receive funding if they provide documented services for city residents.

Federal funding authorization for the CDBG Program and the HOME Program is through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In addition to the grant allocations, the City anticipates that it will receive program income from the federal CDBG and HOME Programs.

These funds will primarily be used for housing, community, and economic development activities. A portion of the funds listed above may be used for City conducted and/or sponsored projects and may not be available for allocation to applicants. Federal regulations applicable to these programs dictate funding availability for certain projects. Proposals for new projects will be accepted beginning on February 14, 2024.  Suggestions for new projects/activities for FY 2024-2025 may be presented and should address one or more of the following strategies:

• Promote better livable opportunities in a designated Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA); NRSA maps are located at www.myclearwater.com/NRSAmaps
• Promote affordable housing for renters and/or homebuyers
• Promote efforts/activities to end chronic homelessness
• Provide outreach and housing opportunities for homeless individuals and families
• Provide assistance to victims of domestic violence
• Promote economic opportunities for very low- to moderate- income individuals
• Provide assistance to the elderly, persons with disabilities, and persons with HIV/AIDS
• Develop public facility projects in the NRSAs
• Promote efforts to reduce lead poisoning in children
• Promote opportunities to end poverty (job training, employability skills, educational attainment, and other related activities)
• Promote opportunities to assist public housing residents to become self-sufficient
• Promote opportunities for individuals to reduce their dependency on alcohol and drugs
• Promote fair housing opportunities

Eligible activities may include, but are not limited to, rehabilitation and preservation of buildings and improvements; acquisition and disposition of real property; acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or installation of public facilities and improvements; economic development activities; and activities by subrecipients to carry out neighborhood revitalization, energy conservation projects, and related projects.

Applications for organizations desiring to participate in the City of Clearwater Housing Pool for activities involving down payment assistance/gap financing, land acquisition, new construction, and rehabilitation of single- and multi-family housing will be accepted from eligible participants on a year-round basis while funds remain available.

The City will be utilizing an online application that can be found by clicking the Apply Here button located at www.myclearwater.com/housingnotices beginning February 14, 2024.  

Applications must be submitted via the City’s website no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 15, 2024.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Irin Gomez, Community Development Coordinator II, at (727) 444-7164 or irin.gomez@myclearwater.com.

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF VIOLATION:

In accordance with the requirements of Rule 62-625.500 (2)(b)8, Florida Administrative Code, notice is hereby given that Bausch & Lomb, Inc. located at 21 Park Place Blvd. N. Clearwater, Florida 33759 was in Significant Non-Compliance (SNC) with the City of Clearwater’s Industrial Pretreatment of Wastewater Ordinance, Article V. Division 2. Sec. 32.219(a) and (b). TECHNICAL REVIEW CRITERIA (TRC): Copper concentrations exceeded 1.2 times the daily limit (1.2 X 0.020lbs/day= 0.024 lbs/day) in 4 out of 7 samples, or 57.14% of the measurements taken. Bausch and Lomb was also in chronic SNC for the rolling quarter. They exceeded the copper limit of 0.020 lbs/day in 5 out of the 7 copper samples, or 71.42% of the measurements. Both exceedances took place during the rolling quarter of 07/01/2023-12/31/2023.

Any questions relating to this notice should be directed to:

City of Clearwater, Public Utilities Department,

Wastewater Environmental Technologies Division

(727) 562-4994 Ext. 2

Posted Oct. 27, 2023

STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
NOTICE OF DRAFT PERMIT

The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its preparation of a draft permit to the City of Clearwater Public Utilities Department, Mr. Richard Gardner, 1650 North Arcturas Avenue Building C, Clearwater, Florida 33765 for the City of Clearwater Master Reuse System. This permit renewal authorizes the permittee to operate a master reuse system which land applies up to a 12.0 million gallons per day (MGD) annual average daily flow (AADF) of reclaimed water to a Part III slow-rate public access system, serving the general service area of the City of Clearwater and the City of Safety Harbor. The permit also allows for the transfer of up to 3.0 MGD AADF Part III public access reclaimed water to the Pinellas County’s William E. Dunn WRF Master Urban Reuse System (FL0128775). In addition, golf course irrigation storage lakes are included with a stormwater discharge (D-001) at the Countryside Country Club Pond and (D002) at the Belleair Country Club Golf Course Pond in Pinellas County. The Department has assigned permit file number FL0186261-010-DW1R/NR to the proposed project.

The permit application file and supporting data are available for public inspection during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at the Department's Southwest District Office, 13051 N Telecom Pkwy, Suite 101, Temple Terrace, Florida 33637-926, at phone number (813)470-5700.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

The Department intends to issue the permit unless as a result of public comment appropriate changes are made.

Written Comments or Request for Public Meeting

Any interested person may submit written comments on the Department's proposed permitting decision or may submit a written request for a public meeting to Belinda Oliver, 13051 N. Telecom Pkwy, Suite 101, Temple Terrace, Florida 33637-0926, or via electronic correspondence at Belinda.Oliver@FloridaDEP.gov, in accordance with Rule 62-620.555, F.A.C. The comments or request for a public meeting must contain the information set forth below and must be received in the Department's Southwest District Office.

The comments or request for a public meeting must contain the following information:

(a) The commenter's name, address, and telephone number; the applicant's name and address; the Department permit file number; and the county in which the project is proposed;

(b) A statement of how and when notice of the Department's action or proposed action was received;

(c) A statement of the facts the Department should consider in making the final decision;

(d) A statement of which rules or statutes require reversal or modification of the Department's action or proposed action; and

(e) If desired, a request that a public meeting be scheduled, including a statement of the nature of the issues proposed to be raised at the meeting.

If a public meeting is held, any person may submit oral or written statements and data at the public meeting on the Department's proposed action. As a result of significant public comment, the Department's final action may be different from the position taken by it in this draft permit.

Time Period for Submitting Written Comments or Requesting a Public Meeting

Comments submitted by any persons other than the applicant, and other than those entitled to notice under Rule 62-620.550, F.A.C., must be received within 30 days of publication of the public notice. Failure to submit comments or request a public meeting within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any right such person may have to submit comments or request a public meeting under Rule 62-620.555, F.A.C.

If a public meeting is scheduled, the public comment period is extended until the close of the public meeting. However, the Department may not always grant a request for a public meeting. Therefore, written comments should be submitted within 30 days of publication of this notice, even if a public meeting is requested.

STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
NOTICE OF DRAFT PERMIT

The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its preparation of a draft permit to the City of Clearwater Public Utilities Department, Mr. Richard Gardner, 1650 North Arcturas Avenue Building C, Clearwater, Florida 33765 for the City of Clearwater Master Reuse System. This permit renewal authorizes the permittee to operate a master reuse system which land applies up to a 12.0 million gallons per day (MGD) annual average daily flow (AADF) of reclaimed water to a Part III slow-rate public access system, serving the general service area of the City of Clearwater and the City of Safety Harbor. The permit also allows for the transfer of up to 3.0 MGD AADF Part III public access reclaimed water to the Pinellas County’s William E. Dunn WRF Master Urban Reuse System (FL0128775). In addition, golf course irrigation storage lakes are included with a stormwater discharge (D-001) at the Countryside Country Club Pond and (D-

002) at the Belleair Country Club Golf Course Pond in Pinellas County. The Department has assigned permit file number FL0186261-010-DW1R/NR to the proposed project.

The permit application file and supporting data are available for public inspection during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at the Department's Southwest District Office, 13051 N Telecom Pkwy, Suite 101, Temple Terrace, Florida 33637-926, at phone number (813)470-5700.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

The Department intends to issue the permit unless as a result of public comment appropriate changes are made.

Written Comments or Request for Public Meeting

Any interested person may submit written comments on the Department's proposed permitting decision or may submit a written request for a public meeting to Belinda Oliver, 13051 N. Telecom Pkwy, Suite 101, Temple Terrace, Florida 33637-0926, or via electronic correspondence at Belinda.Oliver@FloridaDEP.gov, in accordance with Rule 62-620.555,

F.A.C. The comments or request for a public meeting must contain the information set forth below and must be received in the Department's Southwest District Office.

The comments or request for a public meeting must contain the following information:

(a) The commenter's name, address, and telephone number; the applicant's name and address; the Department permit file number; and the county in which the project is proposed;

(b) A statement of how and when notice of the Department's action or proposed action was received;

(c) A statement of the facts the Department should consider in making the final decision;

(d) A statement of which rules or statutes require reversal or modification of the Department's action or proposed action; and

(e) If desired, a request that a public meeting be scheduled, including a statement of the nature of the issues proposed to be raised at the meeting.

If a public meeting is held, any person may submit oral or written statements and data at the public meeting on the Department's proposed action. As a result of significant public comment, the Department's final action may be different from the position taken by it in this draft permit.

Time Period for Submitting Written Comments or Requesting a Public Meeting

Comments submitted by any persons other than the applicant, and other than those entitled to notice under Rule 62-620.550, F.A.C., must be received within 30 days of publication of the public notice. Failure to submit comments or request a public meeting within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any right such person may have to submit comments or request a public meeting under Rule 62-620.555, F.A.C.

If a public meeting is scheduled, the public comment period is extended until the close of the public meeting. However, the Department may not always grant a request for a public meeting. Therefore, written comments should be submitted within 30 days of publication of this notice, even if a public meeting is requested.

STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

NOTICE OF DRAFT PERMIT

The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its preparation of a draft permit to City of Clearwater Public Utilities Department, Richard Gardner, 1650 N. Arcturas Ave, Clearwater, Florida 33765 for the City of Clearwater Marshall Street WRF. This permit authorizes the permittee to operate a 10.0 mgd domestic wastewater treatment facility which would discharge 10.0 mgd of effluent to Stevenson Creek or land apply up to 10.0 mgd of reclaimed water to a slow-rate public access system. The facility is located at latitude 27o 58' 52.8323" N, longitude 82o 47' 14.3334" W on 1605 Harbor Dr, Clearwater, Florida 33755 in Pinellas County. The Department has assigned permit file number FL0021857-021-DW1P/NR to the proposed project.

The permit application file and supporting data are available for public inspection during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at the Department's Southwest District Office, 13051 N Telecom Pkwy, Suite 101, Temple Terrace, Florida 33637-0926, at phone number (813) 470-5700 or via electronic correspondence at PublicRecordsRequests_Regulatory@dep.state.fl.us.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

The Department intends to issue the permit unless as a result of public comment appropriate changes are made.

Written Comments or Request for Public Meeting

Any interested person may submit written comments on the Department's proposed permitting decision or may submit a written request for a public meeting to Astrid Flores Thiebaud, 13051 N. Telecom Pkwy, Suite 101, Temple Terrace, Florida 33637-0926 or via electronic correspondence at Astrid.FloresThiebaud@floridadep.gov, in accordance with Rule 62-620.555, F.A.C. The comments or request for a public meeting must contain the information set forth below and must be received in the Department's Southwest District Office.

The comments or request for a public meeting must contain the following information:

(a) The commenter's name, address, and telephone number; the applicant's name and address; the Department permit file number; and the county in which the project is proposed;

(b) A statement of how and when notice of the Department's action or proposed action was received;

(c) A statement of the facts the Department should consider in making the final decision;

(d) A statement of which rules or statutes require reversal or modification of the Department's action or proposed action; and

(e) If desired, a request that a public meeting be scheduled, including a statement of the nature of the issues proposed to be raised at the meeting.

If a public meeting is held, any person may submit oral or written statements and data at the public meeting on the Department's proposed action. As a result of significant public comment, the Department's final action may be different from the position taken by it in this draft permit.

Time Period for Submitting Written Comments or Requesting a Public Meeting

Comments submitted by any persons other than the applicant, and other than those entitled to notice under Rule 62-620.550, F.A.C., must be received within 30 days of publication of the public notice. Failure to submit comments or request a public meeting within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any right such person may have to submit comments or request a public meeting under Rule 62-620.555, F.A.C.

If a public meeting is scheduled, the public comment period is extended until the close of the public meeting. However, the Department may not always grant a request for a public meeting. Therefore, written comments should be submitted within 30 days of publication of this notice, even if a public meeting is requested.

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

NOTICE OF CONSENT ORDER

The Department of Environmental Protection ("Department") gives notice of agency action of entering into a Consent Order with City of Clearwater pursuant to section 120.57(4), Florida Statutes. The Consent Order addresses the effluent quality exceedances, unauthorized discharges, and overflows at the facilities and its collection system. The Consent Order is available for public inspection during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at the Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest District, 13051 N. Telecom Parkway, Suite 101, Temple Terrace, Florida 33637.

Persons who are not parties to this Consent Order, but whose substantial interests are affected by it, have a right to petition for an administrative hearing under sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition concerning this Consent Order means that the Department's final action may be different from the position it has taken in the Consent Order.

The petition for administrative hearing must contain all of the following information:

a) The OGC Number assigned to this Consent Order;

b) The name, address, and telephone number of each 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;

c) An explanation of how the petitioner's substantial interests will be affected by the Consent Order;

d) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the Consent Order;

e) Either a statement of all material facts disputed by the petitioner or a statement that the petitioner does not dispute any material facts;

f) A statement of the specific facts the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the Consent Order;

g) A statement of the rules or statutes the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the Consent Order; and

h) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action petitioner wishes the Department to take with respect to the Consent Order.

The petition must be filed (received) at the Department's Office of General Counsel, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS# 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 or received via electronic correspondence at Agency Clerk@floridadep.gov, within 21 days of receipt of this notice. A copy of the petition must also be mailed at the time of filing to the District Office at Southwest District, 13051 N. Telecom Parkway Suite 101, Temple Terrace, Florida. Failure to file a petition within the 21-day period constitutes a person's waiver of the right to request an administrative hearing and to participate as a party to this proceeding under sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes. Before the deadline for filing a petition, a person whose substantial interests are affected by this Consent Order may choose to pursue mediation as an alternative remedy under section 120.573, Florida Statutes. Choosing mediation will not adversely affect such person's right to request an administrative hearing if mediation does not result in a settlement. Additional information about mediation is provided in section 120.573, Florida Statutes_ and Rule 62-110.106(12), Florida Administrative Code.

27. Rules referenced in this Order are available at https://www.dep.state.fl.us/legal/Rules/rulelist.htm.

If a public meeting is held, any person may submit oral or written statements and data at the public meeting on the Department's proposed action. As a result of significant public comment, the Department's final action may be different from the position taken by it in this draft permit.

Time Period for Submitting Written Comments or Requesting a Public Meeting

Comments submitted by any persons other than the applicant, and other than those entitled to notice under Rule 62-620.550, F.A.C., must be received within 30 days of publication of the public notice. Failure to submit comments or request a public meeting within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any right such person may have to submit comments or request a public meeting under Rule 62-620.555, F.A.C.

If a public meeting is scheduled, the public comment period is extended until the close of the public meeting. However, the Department may not always grant a request for a public meeting. Therefore, written comments should be submitted within 30 days of publication of this notice, even if a public meeting is requested.

Environmental Resource Permit Application Notice for The City of Clearwater thru The Southwest Florida Water Management District for Gulf-to-Bay Estates Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements

Environmental Resource Permit Application Notice is hereby given that the Southwest Florida Water Management District has received Environmental Resource permit application number 882049 from the City of Clearwater located at 100 S. Myrtle Avenue, Suite #220, Clearwater, FL 33756-5520. Application received: November 1, 2023. Proposed activity: Roadway and stormwater improvements. Project name: Gulf to Bay Estates Neighborhood Improvements. Project size: 9.48 Acres Location: Section 18 Township 29 South, Range 16 East, in Pinellas County. Outstanding Florida Water: No. Aquatic preserve: No. The application is available for public inspection Monday through Friday at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, Florida 33637 or through the "Application & Permit Search Tools" function on the District's website at www.watermatters.org/permits/. Interested persons may inspect a copy of the application and submit written comments concerning the application. Comments must include the permit application number and be received within 14 days from the date of this notice. If you wish to be notified of intended agency action or an opportunity to request an administrative hearing regarding the application, you must send a written request referencing the permit application number to the Southwest Florida Water Management District, Regulation Bureau, 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, Florida 33637 or submit your request through the District's website at www.watermatters.org. The District does not discriminate based on disability. Anyone requiring accommodation under the ADA should contact the Regulation Bureau at (813)985-7481 or 1(800)836-0797, TDD only 1(800)231-6103. October 3, 2023

CITY OF CLEARWATER
STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) PROGRAM
LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN

 PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given by the City of Clearwater that the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Local Housing Assistance Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027 has been drafted and will be available to the public for review and comment from March 25, 2024, through April 19, 2024. Interested persons may view the plan at Economic Development and Housing Department located at 509 S. East Avenue, Suite 227, Clearwater, FL 33756 or on the City of Clearwater’s website at www.myclearwater.com/housingnotices.

The Local Housing Assistance Plan defines the City of Clearwater’s strategies for:

1. Meeting the housing needs of very low-, low- and moderate-income households
2. Expanding production and preservation of affordable housing; and
3. Furthering the housing element of the City’s comprehensive plan specific to affordable housing.

The Local Housing Assistance Plan will be presented at the following public hearings listed below:

Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board (NAHAB) Meeting

City of Clearwater Council Chambers

100 N. Osceola Avenue

Clearwater, Florida 33755

April 9, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

City Council Meeting

City of Clearwater Council Chambers

100 N. Osceola Avenue

Clearwater, Florida 33755

April 18, 2024, at 6 p.m.

Public comments on the plan are invited during this period and should be directed to:

Ms. Terry Malcolm-Smith, SHIP Program Administrator

City of Clearwater – Economic Development & Housing Department

509 South East Avenue

Clearwater, Florida 33756

Terry.malcolm-smith@myclearwater.com or 727-444-7167

All SHIP funds will be expended in a manner that ensures no discrimination on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, age, sex, marital status, familial status, national origin or handicap.

Ad date: 3/20/24

CITY OF CLEARWATER

PROPOSED PROGRAM YEAR 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD & PUBLIC HEARINGS

The City of Clearwater is hereby publishing the proposed Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 to allocate federal funding from the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The AAP identifies projects and activities to be implemented by the City during FY 2024, which begins on October 1, 2024, and ends on September 30, 2025. In addition to the entitlement grant, funding allocations also include anticipated program income generated by the City’s Revolving Loan Fund as well as prior-year (i.e., carryover) resources from projects that were either cancelled or completed under budget to be applied toward new projects. CDBG funds are used to provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities to principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons. HOME funds are used to foster private sector partnerships with for-profit and non-profit organizations to develop affordable housing.

The City of Clearwater anticipates an estimated $940,482 in new CDBG funds, $1,310,415 in CDBG program income, and $367,097 in prior-year CDBG resources. The City also anticipates an estimated $400,222 in new HOME funds, $1,706,038 in HOME program income, and $2,791,413 in prior-year HOME resources. These funds will be programmed to eligible activities under these grant programs.

The list below captures all proposed projects to be funded with CDBG and HOME resources in FY 2024. Funding for these and other projects are estimated resources only and funding amounts may increase or decrease based upon actual program income, prior-year adjustments, and/or final federal funding allocations. Due to these and other factors, the City of Clearwater reserves the right to add or delete projects and/or adjust funding allocations proportionally.

The public comment period begins on June 9, 2024, and ends on July 8, 2024. Please send any comments to Chuck Lane, Assistant Director, City of Clearwater Economic Development and Housing Department, P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748 or via telephone at (727) 444-7489 or via email at Charles.Lane@myclearwater.com before 5:00 p.m. on July 8, 2024.

A draft copy of the proposed City of Clearwater FY 2024 Annual Action Plan will be available for public comment beginning June 9, 2024, on the City’s website at https://www.myclearwater.com/My-Government/City-Departments/Economic-Development/Guiding-Documents-Plans-and-Reports.

Hard copies will be available at the following locations for review during the public comment period:

Additionally, the City of Clearwater will hold two public hearings to receive comments on the FY 2024 Annual Action Plan prior to submittal to HUD. Both public hearings will be held in City Council Chambers in the Main Library located at 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater, FL, 33755. The first public hearing will be a meeting of the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board (NAHAB) to be held on July 9, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.  This notice was originally published on June 5, 2024, and June 12, 2024, and is being republished to change the date of the second public hearing.  The second public hearing will be a meeting of the Clearwater City Council now to be held on August 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.  Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations to effectively participate in these meetings are asked to contact the City Clerk at (727) 444-7151 or rosemarie.call@myclearwater.com in advance.

Public Notice

The Evaluation Committee for RFP No. 46-24, Fiber Optic Installation and Maintenance Services, will meet on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 2:00PM. This public meeting will be held at the Municipal Services Building, 100 S Myrtle Ave, Ste 130, Clearwater, Florida. The Committee will discuss the responses received to determine the next step.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Florida Gas Utility will hold a virtual Compensation Committee Meeting at 10:00 a.m. ECT on Friday, July 19, 2024

GoToMeeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/870121381 Dial-In: +1 (224) 501-3412, Access Code: 870-121-381

One or more participants in the above referenced public meeting may participate by telephone. At Florida Gas Utility, 4619 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653 there will be a speaker telephone so that any interested person can attend this public meeting and be fully informed of the discussions taking place either in person or by telephone communication. If anyone chooses to appeal any decision that may be made at this public meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and should accordingly ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the oral statements and evidence upon which such appeal is based. This public meeting may be continued to a date and time certain, which will be announced at the meeting. Any person requiring a special accommodation to participate in this public meeting because of a disability, should contact Florida Gas Utility at (352) 334-0770, at least two (2) business days in advance to make appropriate arrangements. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting Florida Gas Utility at info@flgas.com.

Public Notice

Presentations for RFQ 37-24, Public Works Consultant, will take place on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 1:00PM through 3:55PM. These presentations will be closed to the public.

A public meeting will be held at the Municipal Services Building, 100 S Myrtle Ave, Ste 130, Clearwater, FL, following the presentations to discuss the responses and presentations and determine a recommendation to bring before City Council.

Public Notice

The Evaluation Committee for RFP 47-24, Fleet Process Study will meet on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 10:30 AM. This public meeting will be held at the Municipal Services Building, 100 S Myrtle Ave, Ste 130, Clearwater, Florida. The Committee will discuss the response received to determine the next ste

Public Notice

The Evaluation Committee for RFP No. 43-24, Debt Collection Services, will meet on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 1:00PM. This public meeting will be held at the Municipal Services Building, 100 S Myrtle Ave, Ste 130, Clearwater, Florida. The Committee will discuss the responses received to determine the next step.