Public Notices

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Office of the Secretary

NOTICE OF GRANT SUBMISSION PERIOD FOR THE LOCAL TRAIL MANAGEMENT GRANT PROGRAM, TRAIL-GO

The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will accept applications for The Local Trail Management Grant Program (TRAIL-GO) as follows:

APPLICATION SUBMISSION PERIOD: The Department is accepting applications from August 1 through August 31, 2024. Applications may be submitted through the Department’s Grantee Portal (Portal) at https://fdep.my.site.com/grants/s/. The Portal will not accept any applications submitted after 5:00 p.m. EDT on August 31, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: Local governments in the State of Florida. An applicant may submit more than one (1) application during the submission period. The Department will evaluate the applications and will give priority to each of the following: A local government that provides cost share for the costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the trails (except for trails within fiscally constrained counties or rural areas of opportunity); trails within fiscally constrained counties or rural areas of opportunity; and trails within the Florida Wildlife Corridor.

ELIGIBLE PROJECT SITES: TRAIL-GO is a competitive program which provides grants to local governmental entities for the operation and maintenance of trails located within the Florida Greenways and Trails System.

PERMISSIBLE USES OF GRANT FUNDS: A local government may only use grant funds for the operation and maintenance of trails, including, but not limited to, the purchase of equipment and capital assets; the funding of necessary repairs to ensure the safety of trail users; and other necessary maintenance, such as pressure washing, bush pruning, and clearing debris.

MAXIMUM GRANT REQUEST: The maximum grant request may not exceed $200,000.00. An applicant’s request for grant funds may be revised by the Department based on the availability of program funds. Grant awards are contingent upon available funding.

MATCH REQUIREMENTS: Grant recipients are not required to provide a match.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: The Application Instructions Guide may be obtained at https://floridadep.gov/Grants or you may contact staff via email at officeofgreenwaysandtrails@floridadep.gov or by phone at 850-245-2052.

APPLICATION WEBINAR: Office of Greenways and Trails staff will host three webinars to provide technical assistance in understanding the new funding opportunity, application process, anticipated project timelines, and completion/reimbursement requirements. The webinar will include an overview of eligible applicants, eligible scopes of work, submission deadlines, site control requirements, and supporting documentation.

DATE and TIME: Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. EDT; Tuesday July 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. EDT; and Friday July 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. EDT

PLACE: Interested parties may participate via ZOOM

Please register in advance at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKJOHk5_z9dipko4Ua9A_yKGUmwQq… TRAIL-GO Informational Webinars (google.com)

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap or marital status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) are asked to contact Stacie Taylor at (850)245-2118 or LEP@FloridaDEP.gov at least 48 hours before the meeting. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, (800)955-8771 (TDD) or (800)955-8770 (voice).

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Office of the Secretary

The Florida Greenways and Trails Council announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: June 25, 2024, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Brooksville City Hall, 201 Howell Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Council will vote on updated bylaws, consider designations of Lake Park Scrub Natural Area in Palm Beach County and the Kissimmee River Blueway as part of the Florida Greenways and Trails System, and conduct other general business as needed.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Anna Hopkins, Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 795, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, Anna.E.Hopkins@floridadep.gov, (850)245-3069.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status. Persons who require special accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) are asked to contact: Stacie Taylor at (850)245-2118 or LEP@FloridaDEP.gov at least forty-eight (48) hours before the meeting. If you have hearing or speech impairment, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

Notice 28425964

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Office of the Secretary

The Florida Greenways and Trails Council announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATES AND TIMES: March 27, 2024, 9:00 a.m.; March 28, 2024, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: The Garden Center of Winter Haven, 715 3rd St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Florida Greenways and Trails Council will meet to conduct general business, including adoption of updated bylaws, consideration of the Designation of Acreage Pines Natural Area in Palm Beach County, election of Council Chair and Vice Chair, and discussion and prioritization of 14 regional trail systems that will be recommended to the Florida Department of Transportation for consideration to receive Shared Use Non-motorized (SUN) Trail funding.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Anna Hopkins, Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 795, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, Anna.E.Hopkins@floridadep.gov, (850)245-3069.Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status. Persons who require special accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) are asked to contact: Stacie Taylor at (850)245-2118 or LEP@FloridaDEP.gov at least forty-eight (48) hours before the meeting. If you have hearing or speech impairment, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

Notice 28121287

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Office of the Secretary

The Florida Greenways and Trails Council announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATES AND TIMES: December 6, 2023, 9:00 a.m.; December 7, 2023, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Conference Room 170, Carr Building, 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Council will consider two requests to approve regionally significant trails, one spanning from Collier County to Polk County and one in Volusia County. The Council will also vote on the 2024-2028 Florida Greenways and Trails System Plan and conduct general business.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Anna Hopkins, Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 795, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, Anna.E.Hopkins@floridadep.gov, (850)245-3069.

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 agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Anna Hopkins, Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 795, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, Anna.E.Hopkins@floridadep.gov, (850)245-3069. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Office of the Secretary

The Florida Greenways and Trails Council announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: August 22, 2023, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce, 341 Alexander St, Mount Dora, FL 32757

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Council will consider a request to approve a regionally significant trail in St. Johns County and conduct other general business.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Anna Hopkins, Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 795, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, Anna.E.Hopkins@floridadep.gov, (850)245-3069.

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 agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Anna Hopkins, Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 795, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, Anna.E.Hopkins@floridadep.gov, (850)245-3069. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Office of the Secretary

The Florida Greenways and Trails Council announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: April 13 & 14, 2023, 9:00am & 9:00am

PLACE: FLDEP Carr Building, Conference Room 170; 3800 Commonwealth Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32399

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Council will meet to consider the designation of Aterro Recreational Park, vote on map updates to the Florida Greenways and Trails System, elect a Council Chair and Vice Chair, and conduct other general business.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Anna Hopkins, Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3800 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 795, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, Anna.E.Hopkins@floridadep.gov, (850) 245-3069.

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 agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Anna Hopkins, Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 795, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, Anna.E.Hopkins@floridadep.gov, (850) 245-3069. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1 (800) 955-8770 (Voice).

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Office of the Secretary

The Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: January 31, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Selby Public Library, 1331 1st St, Sarasota, FL 34236

DATE AND TIME: February 1, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Winter Garden City Hall – Council Chambers, 300 W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34878

DATE AND TIME: February 2, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: DeBary Hall - Stable House, 198 Sunrise Blvd, DeBary, FL 32713

DATE AND TIME: February 8, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Dunedin Public Library, 223 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698

DATE AND TIME: February 16, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Ed Ball Building – First Floor Training Room, 214 N Hogan St, Jacksonville, FL 32202

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Office of Greenways and Trails is seeking comments from the public regarding the draft updates to the Opportunity and Priority Maps for Florida’s network of non-motorized land-based trails. Interested persons may drop in at any time during these open houses to learn more about the update and to provide comments. Materials will be available at each open house location and will be available online at https://floridadep.gov/parks/ogt/content/florida-greenways-and-trails-s…. For more information on how to obtain the meeting materials contact Samantha Browne, Chief, Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, Department of Environmental Protection, 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 795, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000. Ms. Browne may also be reached by telephone: (850)245-2076 or at Samantha.Browne@dep.state.fl.us.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Samantha Browne at (850)245-2076 or Samantha.Browne@floridadep.gov.

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 agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Samantha Browne at (850)245-2076 or Samantha.Browne@floridadep.gov. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Samantha Browne at (850)245-2076 or Samantha.Browne@floridadep.gov.

Notice 26603916

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Office of the Secretary

The Florida Greenways and Trails Council announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: December 6 & 7, 2022, 9:00am & 9:00am

PLACE: DeBary Hall Stable, 198 Sunrise Blvd. DeBary, FL 32713

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Council will meet to conduct general business. The Council will consider the Designation of Paradise Coast Blueway and Reynolds Ranch along with new applicants to the Recreational Trail Program’s Technical Advisory Committee.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Anna Hopkins, Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 795, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, Anna.E.Hopkins@floridadep.gov, (850) 245-3069.

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 agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Anna Hopkins, Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 795, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, Anna.E.Hopkins@floridadep.gov, (850) 245-3069. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1 (800) 955-8770 (Voice).

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Office of the Secretary, The Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: September 22, 2022, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Titusville Welcome Center, 419 S Hopkins Ave, Titusville, FL 32780

DATE AND TIME: September 26, 2022, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CDT PLACE: City Hall, 501 Harrison Ave, Panama City, FL 32401

DATE AND TIME: September 28, 2022, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PLACE: DeBary Hall - Stable House, 198 Sunrise Blvd, DeBary, FL 32713

DATE AND TIME: October 3, 2022, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Dunedin Public Library, 223 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698

DATE AND TIME: October 5, 2022, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Winter Garden City Hall, 300 W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34878

DATE AND TIME: October 11, 2022, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Selby Public Library, 1331 1st St, Sarasota, FL 34236

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Office of Greenways and Trails is seeking comments from the public regarding the draft updates to the Opportunity and Priority Maps for Florida’s network of non-motorized land-based trails. Interested persons may drop in at any time during these open houses to learn more about the update and to provide comments. Materials will be available at each open house location and will be available online at http://www.floridagreenwaysandtrails.com. For more information on how to obtain the meeting materials contact Samantha Browne, Chief, Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, Department of Environmental Protection, 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 795, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000. Ms. Browne may also be reached by telephone: (850)245-2076 or at Samantha.Browne@dep.state.fl.us. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Samantha Browne at (850)245-2076 or Samantha.Browne@floridadep.gov.

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 agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Samantha Browne at (850)245-2076 or Samantha.Browne@floridadep.gov. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice). For more information, you may contact: Samantha Browne at (850)245-2076 or Samantha.Browne@floridadep.gov.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Office of the Secretary, Division of Recreation and Parks

The Florida Greenways and Trails Council announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATES AND TIMES: September 29, 2022, 9:00 a.m.; September 30, 2022, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: DeBary Hall Stable, 198 Sunrise Blvd. DeBary, FL 32713

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Council will meet to conduct general business. The Council will consider the Designation of the Paradise Coast Blueway and new applicants to the Recreational Trail Program’s Technical Advisory Committee.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Katie Bernier, Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 795, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, Katherine.bernier@floridadep.gov, 1(863)314-8439.

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 agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Katie Bernier, Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 795, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, Katherine.bernier@floridadep.gov, 1(863)314-8439. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

Notice 26252097

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Division of Recreation and Parks

The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Planning Work Group announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: July 19, 2022, 2:00 p.m.

PLACE: Carr Building Room 170, 3800 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Planning Work Group will meet to conduct general business. The work group will discuss implementation strategies for the 2023 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) along with chapter two pertaining to recreation providers. The work group will also discuss outreach initiatives for the 2023 SCORP.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Doug Alderson, Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3800 Commonwealth Boulevard MS795, Tallahassee, FL 32399, Doug.Alderson@floridadep.gov, (850)245-2078.

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 agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Doug Alderson, Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3800 Commonwealth Boulevard MS795, Tallahassee, FL 32399, Doug.Alderson@floridadep.gov, (850)245-2078. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

Notice 26034817

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Division of Recreation and Parks

The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Planning Work-group announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: May 26th, 2022 at 1:00 pm.

PLACE: Carr Building Room 170 3800 Commonwealth Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32399 or join virtually through Zoom, Meeting ID: 84410074962 Passcode: 903209

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Planning Work-group will meet to conduct general business. The work- group will discuss implementation strategies for the 2023 SCORP. The work-group will discuss outreach initiatives for the 2023 SCORP.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Mikayla Panariello, Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3800 Commonwealth Boulevard MS795 Tallahassee, FL 32399, Mikayla.Panariello@floridadep.gov, (850)245-3069. 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 agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting Mikayla Panariello, Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3800 Commonwealth Boulevard MS795 Tallahassee, FL 32399, Mikayla.Panariello@floridadep.gov, (850)245-3069. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Office of the Secretary

The Florida Greenways and Trails Council announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATES AND TIMES: April 6, 2022, 9 a.m.; April 7, 2022, 9 a.m.

PLACE: Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, Hammock Hall, 3010 31st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Council will meet to conduct general business.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Katie Bernier, Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 795, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, Katherine.bernier@floridadep.gov, 1(863)314-8439.

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 agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Katie Bernier, Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 795, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, Katherine.bernier@floridadep.gov, 1(863)314-8439. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).