The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a public information meeting regarding the South Lake Trial, Phase IV design project which involves eight miles of new trail construction, trail head facilities, cattle crossings, pedestrian overpass and underpass structures and landscaping.
The meeting will be held on Monday, July 10, 2017, at the Tedder-Thomas Memorial Civic Center, 121 N. Sunset Avenue, Mascotte, Florida 34753. The meeting will be an open house from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The purpose of this public information meeting is to receive public input and to gain ideas from the local community about the proposed improvement. FDOT staff will be available to discuss the plans and answer questions.
Persons with disabilities who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Ada Vargas, 1800 Pembrook Drive, Suite 265, Orlando, Florida 32810; telephone 407-401-8527; or via email at [email protected] at least seven days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator by phone at 386-943-5367, or via email at [email protected].
Participants may also provide public comments at any time during the meeting. Written comments can be submitted at this meeting, or by mail no later than July 17, 2017, to Ada Vargas, 1800 Pembrook Drive, Suite 265, Orlando, Florida 32810..
Media inquiries should be directed to the FDOT Public Information Office at 386-943-5473 /[email protected].
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Public Meeting of the Constitution Revision Commission in Orlando
The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) will hold a public meeting tomorrow, June 6 beginning at 9:00 AM at the University of Central Florida (UCF). At the meeting, the CRC will consider the Rules of the Commission.
The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed by The Florida Channel on www.TheFloridaChannel.org. Media wishing to attend are requested to bring their press credentials.
WHAT: Public meeting of the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) to consider the Rules of the Commission
WHEN: Tuesday, June 6, 9:00 AM − until completion
WHERE: University of Central Florida (UCF)
FAIRWINDS Alumni Center (Ballrooms A, B & C)
12676 Gemini Blvd. N.
Orlando, FL 32816
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*Complimentary parking available in Garage H.
LINK TO MEETING PACKET: http://bit.ly/2sanU1K
Individuals requiring an accommodation to attend this public meeting (such as a sign language interpreter) are requested to notify the Constitution Revision Commission five days prior to the scheduled meeting date at [email protected] or 850.717.9550.
CRC Encourages Attendance at Public Meeting
The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) encourages interested members of the public to attend a meeting of the Rules Working Group to convene on Wednesday, May 17 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Hillsborough Community College’s (HCC) Dale Mabry Campus.
Members of the public wishing to provide comment regarding the Rules of the Commission will have an opportunity to speak between 11:00 AM – noon. Due to the time that may be necessary to deliberate the Rules of the Commission, the public comment portion of the meeting will end at noon. Only comment related to the Rules of the Commission will be considered during the Rules Working Group Meeting. Speakers will be asked to fill out an appearance form. Time for each speaker will be determined at the direction of the Rules Working Group based on the number of requests to speak.
Those wishing to provide comment regarding proposed constitutional amendments may do so before the full commission at its public hearing scheduled at the same location that evening from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Meetings will be live-streamed by The Florida Channel on www.TheFloridaChannel.org. Media wishing to attend are requested to bring their press credentials.
CRC AGENDA – WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2017
MEETING OF THE CRC RULES WORKING GROUP (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
LOCATION: Hillsborough Community College
Dale Mabry Campus
DSTU Auditorium, Room 111
4001 W. Tampa Bay Blvd.
Tampa, Fla. 33614-7820
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TIME: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Public comment from 11:00 AM – noon)
LINK TO MEETING NOTICE & PACKET
MEMBERS: Members of the CRC Rules Working Group are:
- Commissioner Timothy Cerio
- Commissioner Don Gaetz
- Commissioner Brecht Heuchan
- Commissioner Arthenia Joyner
- Commissioner Tom Lee
- Commissioner Roberto Martinez
- Commissioner Rich Newsome
- Commissioner Carolyn Timmann
CRC PUBLIC HEARING (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
LOCATION: Hillsborough Community College
Dale Mabry Campus
DSTU Auditorium, Room 111
4001 W. Tampa Bay Blvd.
Tampa, Fla. 33614-7820
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TIME: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Doors open at 4:00 PM)
*End time is tentative depending upon attendance and public interest in speaking before the CRC. All Floridians wishing to speak before the CRC will be given an opportunity to be heard.
Individuals requiring an accommodation to participate public hearings and public meetings (such as a sign language interpreter) are requested to notify the Constitution Revision Commission five days prior to the scheduled meeting date at [email protected] or 850.717.9550.
Upcoming I-4 Beyond the Ultimate Public Meeting for Seminole County/Segment 3
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public information meeting about the I-4 Beyond the Ultimate (BtU) design project in Seminole County. The purpose of this meeting is to provide a project update and present the preliminary design concepts. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2017, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Sanford City Hall, Utilities Training Room, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida 32771. The meeting is an informal open house where project displays will be available for review. A brief looping presentation and other information will be available throughout the evening, and project staff will be available to discuss the project and answer questions.
The project involves the build-out of the interstate to its ultimate condition from one mile east of S.R. 434 to east of U.S. 17-92 in Seminole County, Florida. This project is also referred to as Segment 3 of BtU. The proposed improvements include widening the existing six-lane divided interstate to a 10-lane divided urban interstate. The design proposes the addition of two new Express Lanes and three non-tolled general use lanes in each direction. The four dynamically tolled, Express Lanes (two in each direction) will be priced according to traffic conditions. A barrier wall between the adjacent shoulders will separate the express lanes from the general-use lanes. One auxiliary lane will be provided in some areas in both directions.
Persons with disabilities who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Ms. Beata Stys-Palasz, P.E., FDOT Project Manager, by phone at 386-943-5418, or by email at [email protected], at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator, by phone at 386-943-5367, or via email at [email protected].
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.
For media related questions, please contact the FDOT Public Information Office at 386-943-5473 / [email protected].
Additional information is available on the project website at www.i4express.com.
The Florida Department of Transportation urges drivers to not text and drive, and to always wear a seatbelt.
Public Meeting: Wekiva Parkway Section 8 Design-Build Project
Interchange at Interstate 4 and State Road 417
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a public information meeting to review the latest preliminary design for the Wekiva Parkway Section 8 design-build project in Seminole County.
The project limits are from Orange Boulevard to east of Rinehart Road. The project includes the new Wekiva Parkway interchange at Interstate 4 (I-4). This will connect to State Road (S.R.) 417, completing the beltway around Central Florida. The project consists of designing and building 2.63 miles of limited access toll road, and includes bridges, drainage and lighting features.
The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, 2017, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lakeside Fellowship United Methodist Church located at 305 S. Orange Boulevard, Sanford, Florida 32771. The meeting is an open house where plans will be available for review and project staff will be available to address questions.
FDOT invites your participation and welcomes your comments regarding the preliminary design. Persons with disabilities who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Mary Brooks, Public Information Officer, by phone at (407) 694-5505, or by email at [email protected]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator by phone at 386-943-5367, or via email at [email protected].
For additional information concerning the project, please contact [email protected] or 407-694-5505.
Upcoming Public Meeting for SR 200 in Marion County
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a public meeting for the State Road 200 (SW College Road) design project that involves the addition of turn lanes around the Interstate 75 (I-75) interchange. The project limits extend from SW 38th Court to SW 36th Avenue in Ocala.
The improvements in this interchange area include:
- Adding a left turn lane for westbound SW College Road leading to the I-75 southbound on-ramp;
- Adding a left turn lane for eastbound SW College Road leading to the I-75 northbound on-ramp;
- Adding a second right turn lane to the I-75 northbound off-ramp;
- Adding a second left turn lane to the I-75 northbound off-ramp;
- Adding a right turn lane for eastbound SW College Road leading to the I-75 southbound on-ramp; and
- Extending and widening the right turn lane for westbound SW College Road leading to the I-75 northbound on-ramp.
These improvements will take place within existing right-of-way, so no additional right-of-way is needed. Construction is funded for this project for Fiscal Year 2018.
The meeting will be 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Hilton Ocala, 3600 SW 36th Avenue, Ocala.
The purpose of this meeting is to present information and to receive public input regarding the proposed improvements. The meeting will be an open house format. Project information will be available for review along with a project presentation that will run on a continuous loop. FDOT representatives will be available to discuss the project, answer questions, and receive comments. The attached map identifies the project limits and the meeting location.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator, by phone at 386-943-5367 or by email at [email protected]. Persons with disabilities who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Laura Turner, AICP, Project Public Involvement Coordinator, by phone at 407-620-5095 or by email at [email protected] at least seven days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).
For more information on this project please contact the FDOT Public Information Office, by phone at 386-943-5473 or by email at [email protected].
FDOT Alternatives Public Meeting for SR 60 from CR 630 to east of Kissimmee River Bridge in Polk and Osceola Counties
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is holding an alternatives public meeting for the SR 60 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study from CR 630 to east of the Kissimmee River Bridge in Polk and Osceola Counties.
FDOT is studying the proposed widening of SR 60 from two to four lanes to accommodate increased traffic demand, especially truck traffic, generated by projected economic growth in Polk County. Additional right-of-way, or property that FDOT already owns, is needed to accommodate widening SR 60 and for stormwater management ponds. Existing access to properties along SR 60 will change due to the addition of a median, a result of widening the road.
The public meeting will be:
Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. open house
Location: Westgate River Ranch, Main Hall
3200 River Ranch Boulevard
River Ranch, FL 33867
The meeting will be an open house format with a continuous video presentation. Project staff will display plans and answer questions about proposed widening alternatives for SR 60. FDOT solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.
