Resolution 451-1998
Environmental Resources
BOCC RESOLUTION NO. 451 - 1998
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AUTHORIZING
RESTORATION OF BEACHES TO PRE-HURRICANE
GEORGES CONDITION WITHOUT A COUNTY PERMIT,
PROVIDED THAT SUCH RESTORATION IS
ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)
EMERGENCY FINAL ORDER DATED SEPTEMBER 30,.:1998
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WHEREAS, On September 25, 1998, Hurricane Georges strurl\~ F~ri~
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WHEREAS, the President of the United States and the Governor of Florida
have declared that a state of emergency exists in the area based upon the serious
threat to the public health, safety, and welfare posed by Hurricane Georges; and
WHEREAS, the DEP found that as a result of the emergency, an emergency
authorization is necessary to address the need for immediate action to restore
beaches and that strict compliance with existing statutes and regulations would
prevent, hinder, or delay such actions; and
WHEREAS, the DEP has issued an emergency authorization in the form of
the Emergency Final Order dated September 30, 1998 (OGC No, 98-2617,
attached and incorporated by reference); and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners concurs
with the findings of the DEP; and
WHEREAS, existing County Land Development Regulations and
Comprehensive Plan policies would prevent, hinder, or delay the issuance of
permits to conduct beach restoration activities,
Environmental Resources
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MONROE
COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THAT:
No County permit(s) will be required to restore beaches to their pre-Hurricane
Georges condition provided that such restoration is accomplished in accordance
with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Emergency Final
Order dated September 30, 1998 (OGC No. 98-2617).
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, Monroe County, Florida at a meeting held on the
21st day of October, 1998.
Mayor London
Mayor Pro Tern Harvey
Commissioner Douglass
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Reich
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONROE C TY, FLORIDA
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BY:
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ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
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BEFORE THE STATE OF FLORIDA
DEP ARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
In re:
OGe NO. ,98-2617
EMltRGENCY AUTHORlZATlON FOR
REP AlRS, REPLACEMENT,
RESTORATION, AND CERTAIN
OTHER, MEASUREs MADE NECESSARY
BY IlURRICANE GEORGES - MONROE
COUNTY ONLy
EMERGENCY FINAL ORDER
Under sections 120.569(2)(1) and 252.36 of the Florida Statutes, and Executive
Order Nos. 98-232, 98-235, and 98~240, Presidential Order No. FEMA.3131-EM, and
subsequent Amendment No. FEMA-3131~EM-fL, and upon consideration of the
following, the State of Florida l?epartnient of Environmental Pro~ection (the: Department)
enters this Emergency Final Order (the Order), applicable only to Moru:oe County,
including Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, in response to the imminent or
immediate danger to the public health, .safety, and welfare of the citizens of Monroe
County, Florida resulting from the devastation wr?ught by Hurricane Georges.
FINDINGS OF FACt
1. On S~pternber 25, 1998, Hurricane Georges struck Florida with report~d
maximum sustained winds of approximately 9,5 miles per hour with gusts up In 115 miles
per hour and an approximate stonn sUrge of up to seven (7) feet. The storm caused
widespread damage within :several counties in Florida, including but not limited to
Monroe County, sometimes referred to hereinafter as the "Emergency Area."
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2. By State of Florida Executive Order Nos. 98-232, 98.235, and 98-240 and
Presidential Order No. FEMA 3131.EM and Amendment No. FEMA 3131-EM-FL, dated
September 22, 1998, September 23, 1998, September 28, 1998, September 22, 1998, and
September 28, 1998, respectively, (hereinafter the Executive Orders, or the Ord~s)
(Composite Exhibit A), the Governor and the President declared that a state of emergency
exists throughout the Emergency Area, based upon the serious threat to the public health,
safety and welfare posed by Hurricane Georges.
3. The Department finds that Hurricane Georges has Created a state of
emergency threatening the public health, saf~ty, welfare, and property throughout the
Emergency Area. As a result of the emergency, inunediate aotion by Florida's citizens and
government is necessary to repair, replace, and restore structures, equipment, surface
water management systems, works, and operations damaged by Hurricane Georges.
4. The Departtuent fmds that an emergency authorization is required to
address the need for immediate action.
5. The Department fl.Ods that inunediate, strict compliance with the
provisions of the statutes, rules or orders noted in paragraph 12 of this Order would
prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with the emergency.
6. The Department a.lso recognizes that the area comprising the Flocida Keys in
Monroe County has been designAted as an Area of Critical State Concern plU'SUatlt to
Chap~ 380, Florida Statutes. Accordingly, other state and local authorizations may be
required for certain of the activities set forth hereinbelow. Nothing contained in this Order
shall be construed. to authorize any repairs, replacement or reconstruction in violation of OX'
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in conflict with any of the: provisions of Chapter 380, Florida. Statutes, or Chapter 28-29,
Florida Administra.tive Code.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. Based on the findings recited above, it is hereby concluded that the
emergency caused by Hurricane Georges poses a continuing and immediate danger to the
public health, safety, or welfare and requires an immediatt: order of the Department.
2. Under State of Florida Executive Orders No. 98-232, 98-235, and 98-240,
Presidential Order No. FEMA 313 I-EM and Amendment No, FEMA 3l3'1~EM-FL, and
sections 120.569(2)(1) and 252.36 oftbe Florida Statutes, the Secretary of the Department
is authorized to issue this eme{gency final order.
3. Suspension of statutes and rules as noted in paragraph 12 is required to
prevent. hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with the emergency.
THEREFORE, IT IS ORDE~D:
Within the Emetgency Area;
1. Petro/sum. Storage Tank Systtlltt Wate,. and Wastewtlt~1' Plants. and
CQ[[ectio11. and DistributiQn SvstelH.$
Owners and. operators of petroleum storage tank systems, water and wastewater
plants and collection and distribution systems, and their licensed engineers and
contractors, shall not be required to obtain pennits from the Departrnellt to make all
necessary repairs to restore essential semces and repair or replace (as necessary) all
structures, equipment, and appunenances of the plantS and systems to theiJ; pre-stann
permitted or registered condition. Within thirty days of commencing the work of such
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repair or replacement, however, ~e owner or operator shall notify the Department in
writing) describing the nature of the work, giving its location, and providing the name,
address) and telephone nwnber of the representative of the owner Or operator to contact
concerning the work Where an environmental resource penn.it is also nonnally required
to repair the above facilities, see also paragraphs 6, 7. 8, and 9 of this Order for certain
limitations which may exist
2. Solid Waste Matta1!l!11Ultf
a. Owners and operators of solid waste management facilities permitted by
the Department before Hunicane Geo:l'gcs shall not be required to obtain additional
pennits from the Department to make all necessmy repairs to restOre essential services and
the functionality of stonnwater management and. leachate collection systems damaged by
the storm. Within thirty days of commencing the work of such repair or replacement,
howeva, the permittee shall notify the Department in writiIJ.g, describing the nature of the
work, giving its location, and providing the name, address) and telephone number of the
representative of the pl:rmittee to contact conceming the work. Where an environmental
resoUrce permjt is also normally required to repair the above facilities. see also paragJ:aphs
6. 7,8, and 9 of this Order for certain limitations which may. exist.
b. Uncontaminated yard trash may be disposed of in pennitted lined or
unlined landfills or in pennitted construction and demolition debris disposal facilities.
c. Construction and demolition debris which b mixed witb other stonn~
generated debris need not be segregated from oth~r solid waste prior to disposal in a
lined landfill.
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d. Except as otherwis~ speCifically proVided, herein, storm. generated debris
shall be disposed of in a Class I landfill or waste-to-energy facility. Non-recyclables
and residuals generated from segregation of storm-generated debris sha1! also be
disposed of in a Class I landfill or waste-to-energy facility,
e. Ash residue from the combustion ,of yard trash or clean wood wast~s may
be disPDsed of in a permitted disposal facitity~ or may he land spread in any areas
approved by lOCAl govenunent officials except in wellfie1d protection areas or water
bodies.
f. Ash from the combustion of other stonn-gen.erated debrjs shall be
disposed of in a Class I landfill. Metals or other non-combustible materials segregated
from the ash residue may also be disposed of in an unlined, pennitted landfill.
g. Unsalvageable refrigerators and freezers containing solid waste such as
rotting food that may create a. sanitary nuiSMlce may be disposed of in a Class I landfill;
provided. however, that chlQrofluorocarbons and capacito(s must be removed and
recycled to the greatest extent practicable.
J. Permitted landfills, waste-to-energy facilities, and transfer statious, within
or outside of tho Emergency Area, which accept storm.generated debris in accordance
with the tenns of this Order may accept storm.generated debris for disposal or storage
without the need to first modify existing permits or certifications. Operators of landfills
shall seek modifications of their existing permits to address any long-tenn impacts of
accepting stonn.generated debris on operations and closure which are not addressed in
existing permits. Long-term impacts are those which will e~end past the ex.piration
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date of this Order. The requests for modification shall be submitted as SOOD. as possible.
but no later than the expiration date of this Order. No permit fee will be requited by the
Department for any modifications necessitated solely by Hurricane Georges clean-up
activities.
3. Open Burni1!f
The Department authorizes local governments or their agents to conduct the open
burning of Hurricane Georges-generated yard trash and demolition debris in upland areas
remote from habitation, as well as the burning of yard trash and demolition debris in air
curtain incinerators anywhere in the Emergency Area without prior notice to the
Department.-H Within thirty days of commencing any such buming, however, the local
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. government or its agent shall notifY the Department in Vvriting1 describing the general
nature of the materials burned, stating the location and method ofbUming, and providing
the name, address, and telephone number of the representative of the local government to
contact concerning the work.
4. Air Pollution Sources Ot"el'tltll,n Ooen BUrf}ml!
The Department authorizes the repair of any previQUSly pennitted stationary
SOurce of air pollution that was damaged by the storm to :restore it to its previously
permitted condition without prior notice to the Department. Within thirty days of
commencing such repairs, however, the permittee shall notify the Department in writing.
stating the location and nature: of the work and providing the name, address, and telephone
number of the representative of the permittee to contact concerning the work..
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5. AsbtHtos Cl~an.~up
The Department waive~ the requirement for prior notification for emergency
demolition of asbestos or emergency cleanup of asbestos resulting from Hurricano
Georges. Within thirty days of commencing such demolition or: cleanup. however, the
person responsible for such work shall notifY the Department in writing, stating the
location and nature of the work an~ providing the name, address, and telephone number of
the representative of the pemuttee to contact concerning the work.
6. Environmental Resource, Dud2e and Fill. Surface W~,(er Management.
ahd Cpastal COt~t"UctiOH ActJvliit:i.
Subject to the limitations in Paragraph 6 above and Paragraph 10 below, the
Department shall not require a permit for the following activities to repair, restore, or
replace structures, land, and submerged contours to the authorized or otherwise legally
existing configuration and cond~tions) subject to the limitations below. 1ms Order does
not authorize the construction of structu.{es that did not exist prior to the emergency,
unless specifically authorized below.
a. No Not/ct Required
The following activities may be conducted without notification to the
Department:
(1) Temporary and pennanent repair Ol" restoration of structures and drainage
syste.m.s that are still intact (i.e., not completely destroyed or eliminated) to the
conditions. dimensions, and configuratioIt9 that were authorized or oth~ise
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legally existing immediately prior to Hurricane Georges, provided the repair and
restoration activities do not result in any expansion, addition, or relocation of the
existing structure or systems. However, this shall not predude the us~ of
diffQrent construction materials or minor deviations to allow upgrades to curreot
structural and design standards.
The term "structures," for the purposes of this Order, includes:
(a) utility infrastructure, including wastewater treatment pla.nts,
substations, lift stations, solid and hazardous waste facilities, utility lines
(including transmission and distribution), poles, towers, support
stmctures, cables, conduits, oatfaIls, intake stNctures, and pipelines;
(b) roads, bridges, culverts, driveways. sidewalks, bikepaths, and
other similar public and private infrastructure;
(c) public~ private, and commercial habitable and non.habitable
buildings, and structures ancillary to these buildings, such as garages,
cabanas, storage sheds, bath houses, pools, and decks;
(d) . piers (including docks, boardwalks, observation platforms, boat
houses, and gazebos), and pilings;
(e) shore-stabilization strUctures, such as seawalls, bulkheads,
revetments, breakwaters, and gtQins;
(f) fences, signs and billboards; and
(g) buoys, navigational aids, and other channel markers.
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The tenn "drainage syst~ms," for the purposes of this Order, includes ditches,
canals, ponds, swales, and other sutface water conveyances; dams, Weirs, dikes,
and levees; underd.rains, outfalls, and associated \Vater control structures. Any
damage to structur~s authorized by the Department, and built to permitted deStiIl
specifications, may be authorized to be repaired to the design that was originally
authorized by the Department; minor deviations to upgrade structures to CUlTeot
structtual standards also are authorized;
(2) The restoration (regrading, dredging, or filling) by local, regional, and
state governments of surface (upland), wetland, and submerged land contours to
the conditions and configurations that were authorized Or otherwise legalIy
existing immediately prior to Hurricane Georges, provided th6 restoration does
not result in any expansion or addition of land or deepening of waters beyond
that which existed immediately prior to the stonn, subject to the following
limits:
(a) The xemoval or deepening of plugs formerly seplU'ating'eanals
from other waters is specifically not authorized. by this Order;
(b). In the case of dredging, all excavated material shall be deposited
on uplands that are diked or otherwise sloped or designed to prevent any
discharge into wetlands or other surface waters, except where such
dredgod material is used to restore bottom contoW's and $horelines to the
conditions existing immediately prior to the storm;
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(c) In the case'where upland Or dredged material is placed in water to
re~1ore pre-existing conditions, only material from the px-evious uplands
may be used in the restoration, and no change (from pre-existing
conditions) in the slope of the land or the type, nature, or ~onfiguration
of any pre-existing shoreline stabilization materials is authorized (e.g.,
sloping revetments cannot be replaced with vertical seawalls, and rock
riprap cannot be replaced with interlocking blocks);
(d) Any restored shorelines that are susceptible to erosion shall be
stabilized With vegetation or rock riprap to prevent erosion, unless the
pre-existing shoreline was stabilized with a seawall, .in which case the
seawall may be :restoJ;ed. Debris from the storm, other than natura} rocks
and clean concrete rubble, shall not. be: used to stabilize shorelines;
(e) This shall not constitute authorization to fill submerged lands
owned by the Board of Trustees of tl).e Internal Improvement Trust ,fUnd
befure Hurricane Georges.
(3) Remova.l of debris, including sunken vessels> and vegetation and
structural remains that have washed into waters, wetlands, or uplands by the
stonn, provided all removed debris are depOsited on the uplands or otherwisek
deposited Or burned in accordance with other provisions of this Order.
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b. Field and IndiviLlual AuthorizatiQ1l. Required
(1) Field authoriZations may be issued following a site inspection by
Department personnel for:
(a) activities including the replacement of structm:es that are no
longer intact;
(b) restoration (regrading, dredging, or filling) of the contours of
uplands, wetlands, and submerged bottoms, by parties other than ~ocal,
regional, or state governments; and
(c) other activities detemlined by Department personnel as having
the potential to result in only min.itnal adverse individual or cumulative
impact on water resources and water quality.
(2) Field authorization may be issued ocly to restOre ~tructures and property to
authorized or otherwise legally existing conditions that existed immediately prior
to Hurricane Georges, or to a more environmentally compatible design than
existed immediately prior to HUIricane Georges. Field authori1Jitions may be
requested by providing a notice to the local office of the Department containing a
description of the work requested, the location of the work, and the name, address,
and telephone number of the owner or representative of the owner who may be
contacted concerning the workj field authorizations also may be issued by staff
without prior notice.
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(3) Other activities not described "bove shall ~ regulated in accordance with
Pan IV of ChApter 373, F.S., and the rules adopted thereunder. Stounwat.er
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systems within the Northwest Florida Water Management District that do not
qualify under the above provisions shall require a stonnwater permit.
7. Activities on Unw!J!ttaled Stmdv Beaches Wi/hill Fifty (;0) Feet of till':
Mean Hirh Wa.ter Lillt. or. if Established. the ErQsion Control L~e
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8. The following activities may be Ulfdert~en by local governments and utility
com'p~es'to protect, repair, or replace structures and/o,r property without notice to the
Dcpartm.en~ subject to the limitations below. This Order does not authorize the
construction of structures that did not exist prior to the emergency, unless specifically
authorized below~ nor does it authori2:e beach scraping perfoml,ed by itself or in
association with any oftbe following activities,
(1) Removal of storm generated debris. Prior to removing the debris and to the
greatest extent possible, beach compatible sand should be separated from the debris and
kept On site. To prevent debris from becoming buried, all stoqn debris shall be removed
prior to conducting any fill activities,
(2) The repair of the following public facilities: utilities, roads and beach access
ramps.
(3) Return ohand to the beach and dune system which has been deposited
upland by the stonn, and restoration of a damaged dune system using beach compa.tible
sand from an upland source. The fill material shall not cover any stonn or construction
debris. All fill material shaH be sand which is simil~ to the pre-stonn beach sand in
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both coloration and grain size and be free of debris, rocks, clay or other foreign matter.
No sand may be obtained from the beach or below the mean high water line in areas of
unvegetated sandy beaches within fifty (50) feet of the mean high water line or, if
establishc:d, the erosion control line, without specific authorization from the
Depart:tnent
b. After providing notice to the Department, local govenuncnts are authorized
to issue permits to private and public property ovmers for the activities listed below.
Notice of intent to implement this delegation shall be provided to the Department in the
fonn of a statement of intent to issue permits purSUant to this section. The notice ma.y
be faxed to the Department at 850/488-5257 or provided via the telephone by calling
850/487-4474. This Order does not authorize the construction of Structures that did not
exist prior to the emergency, unle55 specifi~l1y authorized below, nor does it authorize
beach scraping performed by itself or in association with any of the following activities.
No additional authorization is required for repairs to interiors of existing structures not
involving repairs to foundations.
(1) Temporary Or X'emedial activities which are necessary to secure structures in
order to remove safety hazards and prevent further damage or collapse of foundations.
This Order do~s not authorize the pennanent repair of foundations of major structures.
rebuilding of major Structures, or the repair or construction of coastal or shore
protection structures.
(2) Repair or replacement of components and cladding (exterior glass windows
and panels, roof shcathing~ and other structural components such as studs and roof
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trusses) of major structures. The repair or replacement shall not constitute a substantial
improvr;ment. To protect nesting marine turtles and their hatchlings, damaged or
dr:;atroyed glass Windows and glass doors that are visible from any point on the beach
should be replaced by tinted glass with a transmittance value of 45% or less.
(3) Repair or replacement of minor ancillary structures and service utilities
associated with the existing habitable structure and necessary for occupancy oftbe
habitable structure. Repaired or replaced components shall t)ot exceed the size o.fthe
original minor ancillary structure or service utility damaged or destroyed by the stonn.
Replacement of retaining walls, decks, and gazebos which are not necessary for
occupancy oithe existing habitable structure is specifically excluded.
(4) Repair of existing stairways, stair landings. retaining walls, decks, gazebos,
and other similar minor ancillary structures not necessary for occupancy of the habitable
structure. .Repaired components shall not exceed the size of the original ancillary
structure damaged by the storm.
(5) Repair, not including replacement, ofsurvivirig beach/dune walkovers
provided the repai.r allows for adjUstments to be made to tho seaward terminus of the
walkover ifnecessary to accommodate changes in the shoreline topography and native
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salt~resistan.t vegetation patterns resulting from the post~stonn recovery of the beach and
dune system..
(6) Return of sand to the beach dune system which ha$ been deposited upland
by the stonn and the restoration of a damaged dune system using beach compatible sand
from an, upland source. The f1l1 material shall not cover any stann at COnstruction
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debris. AIl fill material shall be silnd which is similar to the pre-stonn beach sand in
both coloration and gram size and be free of debris, rocks, clay or other foreign matter.
No sand may be obtained from the b~h or below the mean high water line in areas of
unvegetated sandy b~ches within fifty (50) feet of the mean high water line or, if
establisbed, the erosion control line, without speciuc authorization from the
Depanment.
c. The nature, timIng, and sequence of construction authorized uoder this order
should be conducted, to the g{eatest extent practicable, in such a manner as to provide
protection to nesting sea turtles and hatchlings And their habitat, pursuant to section
370.12. Florida Statutes, and to native salt-resistant vegetation and endangered pl~t
communities.
d. Actions taken by local governments and utility companies pursuant to
sections a. and b. above do not require additioJ:lal permits from the Department.
Activities not covered by this Order may require a penuit from the Department pursuant
to Section 161.053, Florida Statutes, a.nd Chapter 62B-33, Florida Administrative Cod~.
For more information, pleas~ contact the Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems by
mail at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station #300, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-
3000 or by phone at 850/487-4475.
8. Geheral COhdit~D!1l.
a. All activities conducted under Paragraphs 6 and 7 shall be performed using
appropriate best management practices. For activities conducted i.n or discharging to
wetlands or other surface watl:fS, best management practices include properly installed and
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maintained erosion and turbidity control devices, to prevent erosion and shoaling) to
control turbidity, and to prevent violations of state water quality standards.
b. The authorizations in Paragraphs 6 and 7 shall not apply to struct'Ul'es and
associated activities in the Eme.rgency Area that were not properly authorized by all
applicable agen,cies before the pasSage of Hunicane Georges.
c. Environmental resource, surface water management, dredge and fill,
stonnwater, and coastal construction control line or coastal construction permits shall be
required following provisions of statute and rnIe for other activities not authorized above
that do not otherwise qualify as an exempt activity under statute or nile.
d. All activities shall be accomplished so as not to: disturb marked marine
turtle nests or known nest locations; or damage existing native salt-tolerant vegetation.
e. This Emergency Final Order does not convey any property rights or any
rights or privileges other than those specified in this Order.
f. This Emergency Final Order only serves as relief for the duration of the
Order from the regulatory and proprietary .requirements of the Department, and does not
provide relief from the requirements of other federal, state, water management districts,
and local agencies. This Order therefore does not negate the need for the property owner
to obtain any other required pennits or authorizations, nor from the need to comply VVith
all the requirements of those agencies.
g. All stnlctures that are rebuilt shall be rebuilt in accordance with all
applicable local, statet and federal building standards and requirements of the Federal
Emergency Management Act (FEMA).
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h. It is recommended that owners of property should, where possible,
maintain1 and provide, if requested to do so, documentation (such as photos) of the
condition of the structures or lands a:l they existed prior to initiating any activities
authorized under this Order.
1. This Emergency Final Order does not provide relief from any of the
requirements of Chapter 471, F.S., regarding professional engineering.
9. A uthprization to Use Swmzerfed La1JtU Owned !J" the State
The Depart:rnent has been .delegated by the Board of Tt\1stees' of the Internal
Improvement T.-ust Fund the authority to grant the following authorizations to use
sovereign. subinerged lands, that iS1 most lands lying waterward of the line of mean high
water or ordinary high water, in association with the repairs authorized in Paragraphs 6
and ,.
a. Except as provided in Paragraphs 9.b. an.d 10, below, a consent of use is
hereby granted for the repair, replacement, Or restoration of the activitie$ and structures
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located on subm.erged lands owned by the state per the pro~sions and limitations of
Paragraph 6, above, for which authoriution .from the Board of Trustees of the Internal,
Improvement Trust' Fund bad been obtaioea prior to Hurricane Georges, or which were
otherwise legally existing Unmediately prior to the storm, provided the stJ:uctures and
activities will be repaired, restored, or replaced in the same location and configuration as
was authorized by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trost Fund ot' which
otherwise legally existed immediately prior to the storm.
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b. This Order does not. authorize the reconstruction or repair of unauthorized
stroctures which failed to qualify for the grandfathering provisions of chapter 18-21 ofthe
Florida Administrative Code.
c. The requiI:ernents for submitting a IIRcclamation of Lands Lost Due to
Recent Storm Events" application are specifically 'V-.-aived during the duration of this
Order.
10. Gen U(}l Limitations
The Departnlent issues this Emergency Final Order solely to address the
emergency created by Hurricane Georges. This Order shall not be construed to authorize
any activity within the jmisdiction of the Department except in accordaI].ce with the
express tenns of this Order. Under no circumstances shall anything ~ontained in this
Order be construed to authorize repair, replacement, or reconstruction of any type of
unauthorized or illegal stmcuture, habitable or otherwise, nor shall it be construed to
authorize any repairs, replacement, or reconstruction in violation of or in conflict with any
of Ihe provisions of Chapter 380, Florida Statutes, or Chapter 28-29) Florida
Administrativ"e Code.
11. Other Authorizations }(eauired
Nothing in this Order shall eliminate the J1l:1Cessity for obtaining any other federal,
state, water management district, or local permits or other authorizations that may be
required, including, but not limited to, any local or state pennits or other authorizations
required due to the fact tha.t the area comprising the Florida Keys has been designated an
Area of Critical State Concern pursuant to Chapter 380, Florida Statutes.
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12. Susvewion of Statutes and RuJ~
The following provisions of statutes and rules are hereby susponded for the activities
authorized by this Order for the duration of this Order:
(1) For those activities noted above, subject to the limitations, duration and
.'
other provisions of this Ord~~ all requirements for permits, leases, consent of uses
or other authorizations under chapters 253, 258, 373, 376 and 403 of the Florida
Statutes, and roles adopted therel.Ulder;
(2) Notice requirements of sections 161.041. 161.053, 2.53.q5, and 373.413
of the Florida Statutes and rules 18.18, 18-20, 18-21, 624, 62-312, 62-343, and
62-620 of the Florida Administrative Code;
(3) Application fee, lease fee, and easement fee requirements of sections
161.041, 161.053, and 373.109 of the Florida Statutes and rules 18-18) t8-29, ] 8-
21, and 62-4 ofth.e Florida Administrative Code;
(4) Prohibitions for dredging ano filling in waters approved or conditionaUy
approved, for shellfish harvesting adopted under subsections 403,061(29) lU:ld
373.414(9) of the Florida Statutes.
13. C()",tJl~tion of Authorized Activities
a. All activities authorized I.Ulder this Emergency Final Order must be
Commencod befol'l: the expu-ation of this O<<ler. Any Environmental Resource Permit,
Surface Water Management Permit, and Dredge and Fill Pennit activities that require a
field authorization must be completed by the expiration date of the field authorization;
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activities not completed by that expiration date are subject to the regulatory and
proprietary authorizations tequired prior to the execution ofthis Order.
b. A blanket approval of time extensions under chapter 62-730 of the Florida
Administrative Code is oecessalj' within the Emergency Area for h..a:z.ardous waste
generators and small quantity generators for tho storage of their hazardous wastes on site,
pending the cleanup of Hurricane Georges damage and restoration of essential services.
The rules authorize a thiny-day extension beca.use of wlloresee.n and uncontrollable
circumstances. The specific effects of the storm were unforeseen and uncontrollable.
Therefore, to avoid having to issue a potentially large number of individual approvals on .a
case-by-case basis and waste limited agency resources during the time ofemerge,nc.:y. the
Department authorizes a general extension of time of thirty days from the expiration of
this Order for all such hazardous waste generators and small quantity generators for the
storage oftheu- hazardous wastes on site) in the counties within the Emergency Area.
14. ExDiratian Date
-- -
This Emergency Final Order Bhall take effect immediately upon execution by the
Secretary of the Department, and shall expire in 30 days from the date of execution set
forth below, unless modified or extended by further order.
15. Violalio" of Conditions Q.( Eme1'fencv Fb,al Order
Failure to comply with the conditions set forth in this Emergency Final Ord~r shall
CQnstitute a violation ofa Department Final Order under chapters 16t 253, 2SR, 373, 376,
and 403 of the Florida Statutes) and enforcement proceedings may be brought in any
appropriate administrative or judicial forum.
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NOTICE OF RIGHTS
Any party substantially affected by this Order has the right to seek judicial
review of it under seetion 120.68 of the Florida Statutes, by filing a notice of appeal
under rule 9.110 of the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, with the Clerk of the
Department in the Office of Genera.l Counsel, Mail Station 35, 3900 Commonwealth
Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, and by fUing a copy of the notice of
appeal accompanied by the applicable filing fees with the appropriate district court of
appeal. Tbe notice of appeal must be filed within thirty days afte( this' Order is filed
with the Clerk of the Department.
DONE AND ORDERED on this ~~ day of September 1998 in
Tallahassee, Florida.
Fll.ING M'D
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Fll.ED, on this da.te under
section 120.52 of the Florida
Statute~, with the designated
Department Clerk, receipt of
which is hCl:cby acknowledged.
~ JhAA~
9/]tJ/9S
DATE'
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
V:.~b \.:,__ --a
~..,.. VIRG B. WETHERELL
Secretary .
3900 Con:unonweaIth Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000
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"
...
ST A TIE OF F1L,OR1HtlA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EXECUTIY""E ORDER NU1\1BEIt 98 .. 232
~~~REr.s. on Tuesd~y, Bepte~e~ 22, l~sa, the ~atior.al
Hur~ic~~e Center advised that Hur~icane Geo~ges, a cate~ory 3
b~rric~r.e. i$ moving tCw~~d South Florida; and
\'~Rz~S, Hurrica....e G~orgc.s poses a potent:i~lJ.y' seriou$ and
i~~nent Lb=ee~ to tbe South enc C~~tra: por~ions of Flo~i2a.
ba.s~~ Upon the potential ':.0 c::eate ~:-~cessi v~ ra.in:;all, hig~ ti,c.es
I!.~c. gc.l'~-fesrce wind!:!, Wr.iC:i m~y pese: a serio"lls ;:::-:.reet:. to pu:;lic
f
heeltn a~o.satety ~~d C~U~e se~ious floocir.=, beac~ eroiic~, ~~~
p~c;,=Z"-::y ~a:::E.g~ i:1 pcr;::icr:s c~ SC;'l':-n 2:ld ~S!nt:Z"a.l :-l,,:-i.dr., c.~e.,,,
~.!:-t::~.:'..s, ~.jon~iJ~ :-Ol:..<-:ity c:ficiZl.ls :n.....ve c.a~lj!,;::;'iic. a Sta-cs f'':':
~~~r~e~cy ~.~ have rB~~~s~a~ non-~~sida~~s to l~~ve,
and.
....~-
J..._...._
S;::e.1:.e a.."1d
-'"'-...
L..-__ _
Coun:y hi."':e o:::'ce~ed S~a..:e ....."1C co\:.....ty ~a:...X:s
c!o~~~;
c.1:.d
~~~_S, local gOV~~~~SL~$ ~~ che affecte6 ~~eAS a=e
ci:;i;;:e!ls: ...no
exer~ing ~ffo~ts to a~Cr=~s c~e E~e~~e~cy condi~io~s and ~ssis~
~he =!f~~~ed local Qov~r~~e~ts to e:~~CtivclY respon6: ~nc
t~~~?~~, the ~~e~ge~ey ~:y b2c;me beyond ~he c~~acili~y of
~~~~, carLaio adci~io~cl s~eci~lized equipmetit ~d
perse~~l mov be ~equi=e~ to ass!s~ in ev~~uation and take
p~otectiv= cc~io~ wi~h rege~Q ~o lite fu~d ~rope~ty; ~nd
"
COMPOSITE EXHIBIT A
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"
. ...
w~ER~~S, ET.~cutive Order ~B-21B r~ti~ied a~d reaffir~ed
~~7c~tive Order '~a-2l7 to Qecl~ra a state o~ e~~~g~~cy relaced ~o
Eu==ic~e Earl to: ~ period 0: six~y days f=om September 2, 199B.
~O t~at ~~~~ive O~6a~ is still in effect wbile a~~Q~E~2nt of
d~~ages ~nd rceovery operations ere unds~ay; and
NO~'l, 'I'~~cGRE. I, U,v,t'TON c~rr..:E:.s, as GO\ie:='no.; of Florid~. by
vi=~ue of ch~ autbority vested in me by A:tiele rv, se=~iOil l(a},
Flc=i~~ Cons~it~tion, ~~&?ter 252. Floriea St~tutes, Section
2sa. 00. Florida 'sta cu.te.s, and ~ll otb~::::, applicable lli'l.'S, co
h@=~by p=o~uls~te tbe fcllowing ~~~cutive O~Qe.r ef~eetive
';'7",,~di.ately :"
Le-,,;::i onl
.r.,
A si:ate of ,,"..~q=g=nr::y ,e:;.;:is':5 \-Jithin Souch a..,"":lQ. Ce~tr~l :n.oric..a
~~~ in such o~her are~s a~ ~a~ be c~sig~~t:6 by ~h~ S~a~e
Coc=ci~~~in~ Offics~ (SeD) due to th~ ~tfac~s o~ a~~i~i?a~~Q
he.."v-y ;!;"ai:;l faJ. 1 ,
),' .
..~ 2:1
tides
and Scle-fo~~e wi~~~,
2.nc flooc.ing
ass~cia~E~ wi~h H~~ric~~e Gec~~Q~~
Sacr.ion 2
"
The S~~~e Co~?rehe~siv~ ~~E~g~~cy M~aQ~~ent ?l~~ is ~e~e~y
~c:iva=en and. the ~lQ:ic~ Oepa~tillent of CC~~~i~y .Aff~irs shal~
~~Ve t~~ POWEr, &~~hori~y and ~u~y to teke ~y ~d all action
u~cer the Pla~ necessa~ for the pr~~~~~ati~n of the he~lth,
wel~~e ~~ 5afe~y of the pecpl~ and ~=ope~~y Of Fleri~~.
Se:::ion 3
7~e Di:ector, Flo~ida Da~a~tment of C~mmunity Af~ai~s,
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Divi"icn of E:r.ergen::::y Manl:.gr:.rnent" shall fU::'1ction a!; t.he SeD, ane.,
iu co~~ultA~ion with the Gcve~nor. shall p~ovidQ overall
.
. ~.
coor~i~~tion to~ State r2S?Ons~. S~ate age~c~es shall coo~~~~a~e
~hrough. and with, the S~a~e CoorCi~~tin~ Officer regardin~ any
4.s.ist:c.nc~ to be p~ovided.'
Saction 4
The Adjue~~~ General is hereby ordered to ca~l ~o Sta~~
Active nuty all pe=sor_~~l and e~ipment oi ~he Florida ~atio~al
Gua~d as ~~e oeter.mined, in ~oorci~ation wi~h the State
Cco~c~n~ti~~ Officer, ~~ceEsa=y to Su~po~~ civilian a~tnoriti~s
cuzin9 the p~nden~J of thi~ ~~e=q~~cy. T~$ Adj~tant G~~~ral
s~all coo~d~nate all subseque~t'a~tivities' of tn2 Flo~id~
; .
Nnt~o~21 Gua~6 s~~Qrti~g civ~li~~ autborities with th~ State
Coo~~i~~~i~g Off~c~~. All r~~~~s~s for the lc~ entorc~~~~~
assiatcilca o~ the Flo~ica N~~ional Guard s~all ~lsu be
c~ordL~ated ~i~n
-'I-,,,,,,
...-:.-
rlo~ida De?~rtm~~t c= L~w ~~ior~e~e~t_
S€c'd.o~ 5
l~ sec~=~n~ tOQ ~e~p~~~=y pr~~ise$, personnel, ss~ic=s, ~~C
other cc~o2ities and i~~T.s r.ucessa_y fc~ c~e ir.~ediate
i.-npls.r1ient.~tio:1' of disast.t'!::-/e.-:\e!";"e..'1cy ass.istl!.pce, S";.lR.t.e la\V's l!.~d
=~~l~~ions a~f~c~in~ the provision of eme~~~~cy relief tc these
~=e~s ~t~ll be sUsve~ced fo= the d~~a~ion o~ ~h~s ~~cut:ive
O~d.r. Tnese ; ncluae , but ~hall oo~ be l~~~~ed to, ~he St~~s
laws and ~e~lation~ affactin= pU~c~~Ei~~1 p=in~ing, leE$i~b'
cor.~un~cetion se:"vices, ~uo~stin~, perso~~el, re~t~ic~io~3 On
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, "'"
hou~s ef employment, spec~fi~~lly' including re~~ri~tions on
pa:t,rnent of ,:,ve:::t:i..rne I and contractil1g i prcviced, hOY/Ever,' tbc.~
s~c~ l~w~ and regulations a~e ~~spe~c=~'only as approved by ~he
S~ace Coo~di~a~ing Officer, and only when sai~ provision~ r~lat~
to o~ affect the delivery ot di9as~er/emergency assistance.
Section 6
All other State age~cies .hall proviQc nece$sa~ a~~ista~ce
as req~egted by th~ State Coo~~i~~ti~g O!ticer.
The St:ate
Cocrci~atin~ Offic@r is au~~o~i~ed, in accorQar.ce with s,2S~.4l,
Florida Sta~ues, to provide such s~~po.~ frQ~ aveilable
P~=so~~a~, Qquipment ~d ot~~r resources of s~~te 'a~e~ci~s, t,
pcli~ical s~di~i$io~s of tne state, &n~ l~cal, 'regional, a~6
dist:!"iet: e:n::it.ies i:nc.2ue:.n~ ~':at.e~ 1.~~2e.:n~lt bisi:ricts. :." l":':=y .be
n~~;53a~ to =einfar~~ e~e~ge~cy rnAnag~~~r.~ s~ppcr~ fo~ces in
ar~as a:~~~~ed b~ this e~e=gecc~.
Se=tion 7
-
';_1.1. ~~ate offices i!l C'.i:E:ct\!!d r.;:ounti~sL:..at are 1,oc2!:E-= in
~Uil~i~~s s~ar~ci With clo~eQ loca1 govar~ent offices $h~ll be
closed until S~~n time as ths Gcve~o~ de~=~~~es t~is ~s no
lo~;er ~~C@$sa=y.
SecdO:l a
Th~ S~a~e .Coorcinat~ng Office: i~ b~~e~y a~~hcrized to
Ci=5C~ t~e Use of any S~atQ and lecal faeili~y. includi~~ public
3c~oolSj to e~~ure t~e p~o~e~ =~ee?ticn, s~Glte=in~ a~d C~=e o~
~y~c~e~s, ,~~= aff~c~~d SChOol Eoa=d $h~ll, ~~~~u~~ ;:0 Section
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....
252.38. :104iQa S~atuteSj prDviae,f~cilities ~~d ~er5opnel
suffici~nt eo ~taff s~ch facili~i~$ a~ci shall, if re~ue~ted by
.
~he loc~l e~erg~~cy man~g~~snt a~cncy, ~~~vi~e v~hic~ES ~~~
p~~.Qnngl to assist in ~ny QmGrg~ncy evacuation.
Sec~ion 9
-
All pe~son~ orQ~rEd to ev~cuate in South ~d Central :lc=ida
~h~ll 6e S~ ~rero ~~d to a~~~s ~~d plac~s Qesi~nat@~ by s~aLE and
local c~tnorities. T~e Board of County cowrnissione~s with
ju~iscicticn OVe~ the ~re~ is authori~ed to control re-EnLr~ of
~e=sc~s in~o afiec~ed ar~as wit~i~ i~~ juriscictio~, 't~e mcv~me~~
of p~~scr.s with~n t~cse a=~~5, ano th~ OCc~pancy of prs~ises i~
L~OS2 ar~as. ~~ ccc~ci~a~i~~ wi~b Sca~e and loe~l ~~wrg~~cy
~~~g~~~~ efiicial~. O~~e~5 of @~~cuatibn ~~d ~g-~ntry s~~ll bs
coc~~~~ate~ ~s i~ciicated ~n
-,",~
\--..-
S~ate Cc~?reh.nsive ~~=~ency --
M~:r:..~g-~~~~~ ?1C",.;.~.
S~::':ion 20
~l ~=!ec~=d tell fac:litie~ Q~ai~at~o ~y ~~e ~lc=~ec
De~a~L~en~ of Trar.s?c=~atio~, i~ coordi~ation ~ith the St~t3
coc:-di~a-__;n:::' C,_~'t_.; c~_-, -..,....... ~c.....e""y c-r1.c::.........,.,tt t.o -.'$......0- ....
--= ~ - ""..>; "'--:'" '-':---'" "''-' .!<'-':I.Q ,-~2
co~lec~ion of 'toll ch~ges ale~g cesiqnetec Evae~~~ion rOU~es
u~~il s~~h time as 'the Govs~o= c~~=~ines t~is is ~o lcn~e~
::1E:::<=SS~::Y_
Se~:.io:1 1..1
T~e ~~~~i~~~~~~ c~ Se~~ic~ 200.0~S(2), Florida S~~~~~e$,
~~d R~le 12~-1/.Oo3, Flo~ica ACminis~=~tive Code. ~E~a~6~ng
e~/36/1~~B 12:fla
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nc~ices a~d deadl~~e$ fo= t.olding ~ent~tiv~ m~ll2ge
":,... -
a;'lCl. DUc.ge:.
n~ari;'l~s ~re suspended fc= counties af~ecte~ ~y H~~ri~ane G:Qr~es
I '
. .......... '"'e- "'.h" '.5 day deadlir:e .in Sec1:.ions
~5 d~=Ec~ea ~Y ~"~is or~ -. ~
200.065 (2) (~) and (2) (f) 2.. :lr;:n;ide. Statutes, fo;:;certifying
~illaqe is extended for five (~) days. If a t~ing Duthority
c~=~if~e5 i~s millage af~e~ the 35 cay aeadline, ~h=n tne
?=oper~y app~~is~r s~all h~ve che s~me n~~r of days af~e~ ch~
55 day aeaQline in S~e~ic~ 200.055(2) (b), ?lorid~ Statutes, in
w~ich to mail the nocice c~ p=oposed p=oper~y taA2S. Taxicg
~~~hori~ies u~abl~ tc held ~h~ir tentative c= fi~al mill2ge ana
bUOgE1:. h~~ri~gs as previo~sly ~oeic~d 0= ~cv~r~ised sn~ll
~esche~ule and adv~r~ise the he~rinqs wi~h an a?prcp~ie~c no~ice.
~~e ~otice s~a21 be ?ublls~=d not less than two (2) ~ays a~~ not
~o~~ c~~~ :iv~ (5) C4YS D~~O~ to tns h~a~i~~ i~ which the
~copticn of ~r.e rnill~~e a~c =~~=e~ oce~~s. Tn; ~Qtice s~a~~ be
~~lis:~s~ i:-;. a .!:ew.5pG.pe~ ~f ge~e~el ~aid ci=c~!~tio;l ~,,'i t:-~i:l -=he
cot:.r:.ty..... .,"::... r:~:.ic;a st:a.~i::.Q' the ~iJne a~c. ;:l~ce 0: t:~~ =-escne:::i.:.led
n~~L"qs~~ll be pos~ed en t~e door of t~~ hea~in~ ~lac~ ana
~~~~i~ po~t~d ~~~l ens ~~~ ~ea~i~;. ~~~ pe$~e6 notic~ shall ~c
at l=~st 8 ~ x 11 inc~~s.
5<?:ct:ion 1:2
Sc~ial we~kers and co~~selo=s culy lic~~sed by ~ State ot~e~
~~an Flo~ici~ to p~oviae ?e:sor~l CO~~eling ~e~ices ~~e he=~y
?=~it~ec ~o ~~ovid~ suc~. ~,~vice~ ~n ~lcrioa ~uring
.. '"""oCt
""'tt.._
c.ecle.::e.c.
state c~ ~~~;e~cy provio~6 ~h~t such serJie~s a::e ~enae~ed ~~ee
, eS/3e/1998 12:08
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...
cf charg~ ~,d provided,fur~he~ t~a~ su~h se~vices a~e off~~ed
u~der th~ ~us~ices of ~he ~e=ican Red Cro$~.
I
S@ct:icn 13
~ach S~a~~ agency t~at adopts an e~ergency fin~l order 0~
'o~he=wise taxe~ ~i~21 ~ge~cy Rct~on based upon ~his emer~ency o~
:.he efillCi;s thereof s:...all ac.visa t:.he .st:a~e Coorcii::lat:ing Offic==-
of s2id fi~~l ~gency actions as soen GS possib~Q.
S;!ctie.n 14
No~hing ~n thi$ Exec~Live Orde= shall be int~rpreted ~s a
:i~itaLio~ o~ the invocat~on of emerQe~LY pcw~r~ prom~l~ated i~
Exe~~~ivs O=~sr ~8-21B re9~rding ~urricane Earl.
ST;;-,=t.ic~ lS
,I .
Thi. ~:ecu~ive 0rde~ shall be e!fe~tive fer a period 0:
::i~,:y o~ys \:.::1555 e~te:nce~ c.r c!!.ss~l."i::d e~~lie=.
IN
'rEST!!.~O.N"'f
~\J:~~r2G: I
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~. ~~~ .-' 0'41''''''
:r-'=/~ ~~"1t. "~"
'jr;i::"' -.;F ;..~
..(Ofl'~~~~l ~~.~ -~f1- .' -
-l&:~. l~~ ~.
~~~ :t.:.- . :,~.~ ,II'.
c.... - i'C _~:-;~--:j'!~/.
-.-..:~.\........l~ -~..;a..
. -;-~~:~~1~"''''
~:~.-r~~~
,-~~.r..~~
~ere~~o se~ my hand e ca~sec
~he Gre~t Seel cf ~~e S~~~e c~
:nc::ida to be. &fiixe~. ~::
TallS;ll2:.sse::, the Cc:.pitcl t::.:.s
'1.......... 0
-A.J cay of., 5c~eer.~'C::,
Z
GGV=:R..~ DR
.~TT:;:S;: :
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FDEP/LEGAL DEPT. ~_
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e'9/3~(1 __.. _" .~ ."" :. Ul T Il._ "...
aS/23/1~~a 1$:54
17:l2
PAGE 3el
F.C2
9e4-... ...-~E1l!1
G:N LE€AL OHI(.~
p~ s::z
ST A TIE: OF FLOR1lDA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EXECt7TIVE,ORDERNUMBER98.. 235
t:\ovi.:og ta~a.rd. South E'lo;:-iQa:, and
wp.~~s. Eur:riolO...'1e Geo:-ges, a I;'a.tes;c::-y 2 h1,l~ica...""le, is
~C~~~ ~d Cent~al Flo~id<<, acd
t20Q~ing, b~er. erosion, ~nd p~~~erty d~~~g~ ~~ port~o~~ 0=
~~ri~us th~eat to p~lic he~2~h e~d'sa~ety and cause .er~ous
=a~fAl1, high tigQS and gel~-;9rce wi~~~, w~i~~ ~~y PO~~ ~
Florida, ba~ed u~on the Pot~tial to creac~ exces~iv~
and imm~enc threac ~o th~ SOULh ~~ Ce~~~a~ po=tions of
WHZREAS, HU:~il;'~,e Geo~~=~ po~~s a ~ot~~tial~y ~..ia~5
and
in sou~h end Cent~al Plorida io~ power r~&tor~tion purpos~~, r
w~~.$. U~ili~y e~~anies mu~t Dla~e r.e~ded $~i~~~t
~
N~~ t.ba.~ e~pme:nt i~ loc~ta~ O~t of S1:~te ~~
",'ill . %:IeeQ to bl!t brougbt: t.o .rl~~.i.c;ia quiekly \o1ithout: -::bQ
_OPPOJ;";uni ty
t.o
-meet
S~ate
regis:=at.1or..
aod
i:~i:lG'
requi:~enes. aod
~e%'!il~S.
:b. co::"-,i:l:i..et:ed Cue to t;.he e;:;.e:.rgt:-;cy ~ee.tad :by Hu..:c-:;'~c:~e
FloriC2 to 'W'a;i.ve t~Of;B .si;,ALtut.o~ r~qui:rttr:)e.ntb' "'hic:h ~gt:
~, it:. i~ in 'l:~e best inte:;:;-eS'ts o~ t~Q s:a.l:.e cf
I EJ.'313811 '398
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NQ;1!1 THJiLRi:FOi\E, I, U.WTON CHILES, as GO'l)'e::::nor of flo:::ida. by
vir~ue of the a~cho=icy veSCQ~ in me by Arcicle IV, ~~ctic~
1 (a.), Floridc. Constitut;ion, Cheopt.e~ 352.,. Plorida Stc.tu~es.
Seccion 2S0.015, f"lo:cica S1:aeuees, and all e>t:her applicab:LQ
laws, do he:.-eby promulgate tb1i: following :E:>I;~c:utive Order
Qtfec~ive imm~dia~ely:
S!!!c"Cio~ :t
A .si:~~e of eme:rgerl~ continUQs co exist Wi'1:.hi.n SQ\"t;:n ~~
C~.~~al Flo~iQa ~~d in su~~ o~~e~ ~reas as ID~Y be Qa5i~na~~~
by t..b.. State coo~ein~t;i:ogOff~~~r (SeO} <l.~~ to the ~t~-=:-::~5
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of a!:!tieipate:d he~'V'y ::-Q.i.nfal1, hi~h tid..u~ ~Q' ge,le-force
.r.
:~Wi~~~. ~d floo~ing assoeiaced with ~ur~ic~~ Geo~ge~.
'.sect:ion 2
~. ~par:;'~e..: Oz ~.e..::l.Spo:rt::c.'~ion is :':l.l~tho~ized to waive
registracion ,And fuel ~axe~ ~~r he~~y ~rucks o~ ~~~C~
tr!.~torS' ,rl!~st.~:::'Qd a:: out. 0: stat.e 'J~hic::12s e....'"j.d. o'rl'nea c::
oper:e-::Q.d
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COrpO=~tlO~5, O~ ~~Q~r contract wi~h such entities, ~o
expe~itg.~he Y~i~i~y .estora~1on proe.~~ i~ ~rea3 sUbjec~ ~o
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o.ec:l.e:.:raticIl
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D~~a.:r~'"tlar. t
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T~~~s~o~catio~ i~ ~~$~ authori=~e to ~~ive re~i~~~a~ion ~~Q
=uel t~es ~or ~e~vy tru~ or truck t.ra~~o~s rQ~ist~~d '.s
out o~ .t~t~ vehicles t~a~5~c~~i~g ::-eliet ~d' ~$~ove~
5u?~li~s to ~~e ~ux~ic~. G~orge~ eis~$te= ~8a.
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Tl:Us :E:xecu'Cive Order shall be effective; for 0. p(i:riod of
si~~y 6Ays ~nl~ss extended Or cissolved earlier.
IN TESTD!Oml WE::EP..EOF. ! h~V'& :"ltlX'eunt.o set r.ry hAr,ld e...id h~ve
caU$ed t~e Gr~~~ Seal of ~~~ S;ate o~ xloriQa ~o be ~ifixed
a'C. 'I"c.l.la.has;~~~. th~ capi 'Co:l ( this 23rd c.ay of S~P'Ccmbe:::-,
1~98.
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IN 'rES'Z'.!l10NY WH;'!;:m;OF, I
be~gun~o ~e'C ~ hana ~ C~U~ed
t~e Great Se~l 0= ~~e State of
~lorida co be ~~fixec. ~t
Tall~~ssee, t.:..., C.e.:;::lt:s;l ~is
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STATE OF FLORIDA':;~~':;' :.:::~
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR . -':',5.'.;\! .~."
EXECt.1TiVE ORDEn. NtT.MBER 98 .. 240 . "~
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W'HUlU5AS. beginnir\1 OQ S~fIlmbat 1!, lPg8, Hurrlell1~ 0.01:1_' paned acto$:' the
State of FJorIda. and detU'O~ or cl.amlSed pl'Op..rt)' and l'tlM$t8d hon'lCs; and other b\lilCWl'5
Ulll\litabkl tor occ:upiSio.a.; and
WlmREAS, MOAtQ. oounty hu IUffol'td from significant wlnd and rain dmlg8, ~d
certain laidootial, g(ivunmont, and commoNJal cstablilhmenlf; hllvc len both e.1e.etricity ~d
tcI1cpbonc UUPj and
NOW, 'I'R6REf'ORE, 1'. L.A. wrON CHILBS, IS Oovcrnor or Florida, 1>>', Virtue. at the
authority yc&ccd in me by ArUlOl<<:l IV, 'cet:ton l(a), Florida Constitution, II.tI.d Chapt~ 252, Florida
SUtl.1tr4, l\Od all other a.ppUQ6blc; law'. do hereby promulgltt \by f!i)llowinS B1teeutivo O(der
artcct1ve laiJnedacc1y. .
Sectl.OQ, t ~
A I~ of emergency eonti%lu'es to exist within. Moru'Oe Counry duc to th~ ctt'cc:a gf heavy
rai,Qt.u, h1Jh tido~ Sa1e--totOl winds. eel tloodlnJ Ilboeh.tr:d with Humelli6 Georges. .
~tiQft 2.:
In Momw COunty. \be elections t)l'eviou$1t ,ebedlJled fQr Octohl!1' I, 1998. are hereby
mcbedulc;d. for Thursday, October B, 1998,
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lIet my band a CWIQd. the Gte.D.t Seal of the
State orFlarida to be affi1t~ at Ta.Ullhullec:,
~ Ca.pitQ] this ,;1.StJ.. d4.y or
Septarnbw. 1998,
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In th. bv~~~ of a declaration, the :o11ow1~ in!errnA~icn ~ppli..r
S'I'A'rE:
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DA'I'Z P.EQOZ:S~ BY' G~OP.~6~t~"l\b~ ';J5, 19~8
rCERAL COORb:nn..'r:4~~ OFl"I~!:R: pr.ul Fay
i'~ lU,qion !V
::J;;SI~'!'rONS ll~ rrY?~S OJ! ASSle'l"ANC'!~:
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n:taA6'r)1a M~:l:tl'1'ANt:81
?~ in~~nd_ to coordinAte .11 Oi.dst~= ~elie~ W:!04tS,
1li'h.!.eh r.ave t~e 'P'..tX'PO~8 gf ~ll.vi..tiU!i' thlil ha.::-.c!;i1i,p ~~
3u~te~inli cau~~ b:r' the la:n..-ga%1cy em. ~h. l'cca.;.
'~~\1li.t:.o~ c..;"'d, t;.o ;;>~oVlde aprrop~1ate ...si/l:t:anesa :Q;r:
:r'liIquired. ~rg'e.."1C~Y rnu.~:t"liI:', '....t.ho%"~::ad. ~'"'lc..ar Ti,tle V
of tne Sta~~~rd Act to .aVe live~, p.o~ect ~~op.rey ~d
p'~lio h.alth a.~d. safety,' 0,:' eo 1....o.n o. avert. t..'1e
~I!a" of . l::at.86trop}:ll'ol i:-. th. d."15i~a.ted ~rQas.
. S,pscitiea~ly, F~~' ~~ .~c~ri%.d to ~~L~tify, ~~~ili~~,
EU'ld p::-cvic:1G &~ ~;II di.r::r.tion, 8~ip;i'.e.r.t iUl~ xasou:ctu:
:1QCQ.l:Ia::y to !il1flAJ1J!.t.Q t:.."le. i~"cts c~ e.h~ ei~a.t6X'.
Oire~e Fade~al a~ai~t~ce and ~e~g~cy pro~ect!~e
m...su=es (CAt:..gO:Y ]i) ~or 'the ~i=5t 72 hew:. at 100
pe:~ent ?d.ra~ ~ding ~~~ ~e~ri8 =~val (C4te~ory A)
'.~ 7S p.rcRn~ reOa~~l :~~ding wi~l b- pr~i~e~ tor:
~::o"'c.rd, ~lett., Col~.i~r, Pa.c.o, O.Sate,
(;la~.R, ~ond:t:y, Hunanc5Q, H:.ll.bo.gugh, ti..,
'M.&.~t;.., 1'1..rt;.~nl M~o., :Pa.l%'l\ B.aeh, ~il.~co /
:i'in.llll.. t-~ ''';:''.Clt-Il CC\.:l1ei.,;.
O:nlZRI" Adtli:~ion..J.. t1e51.lm4S,tic;:\. rr.&y ~!l rr.a.(1a :It a, l~t.r, date,
~;~~ :~t:..~ ~~~~.~1'ar..
~ct6: 'This 'il5 &n ~""'Gl1er c18Cl~~t!.~n.
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r.d.:~ ~roQ~cy ~nAq~t ~aner
"~.~1n~on~ ~.c. 20.72
b.~r~. ~itt~ .
I h...\rQ de~e:Z:nli.~lI!d tb..t the dJuu.ga .1.n. '0.:'1:.&111 ILr.... c~ -t:J1u Si:a.te o:f
tlo.tida, '.t'..u1't~v :from.. Ha::ric.sms ~Qrr;1.. on 15.pt:~tll% 2" 1996,
~n~ CQC~~~~n9 1~ ot .~!tic~.~t. ..v~~1ty ~~ ~9nitu~. ~o ~~~rant
L'1 ~.r9Oh"'" dQ;J,.;I,;r:.tiQXl ~r U!! ~~.rt 1'. ~~:;.:fto!::d.' O.i.ubi:.~r
i\.J.~g1: a.nc:J, P.::l'\1.erqenc)/ AlS3'istaneo Adt, P .L. 93...ZQQ, It" am.r)~ed ("t.OIil
8'tU.fo~d Act-). X, thl!!r4ltQ::tl, decla..:. t.'Ia~ .ucb ~n. eQC~!3'.D.CY
e:d.~t.. :1..2:1 ~h.g St;a.t.. e.f. J'lor.:l.d.iI..
~ou ,,'Il: a.uthoJ:.i.a:6d t:o c:oord.1J1ate aU tli.s:=.s'tQ2:: .:::.J.io:t' B~fcrt:a wQ.!.r:-h
h.~ ~~. ,pur,po..' 0: alle~.~g ~~~ hardahip ~d aU::.rin~ e&U.ed
bY tha ema.g~~ey O~ the ioeal ~OpUl.t1Qn, .n~ t~ pro~d.
~p~~ap~1&~. &..La;~~. to~ re~u1%.d ~.rq.ncy aa"U~DS, ~u~ho~~:.~
un~~ ~1~1~ V ot th~ ~~ktfc~~ A=~ ~o .A~e llvea, prot_ct Frop~x~y
.nd p~l~c hea2t: AAd .~!ety, or ~o l...en O~ ~..+t th. ~.~~ ot
a. QI.t:llstro,ph$ ~ thl!t tili.:igna.i:.d t<:::...1i I bpoe.:l..:fi~uly, lOU are
luthori:e~ ~o i~=Atify, ~>>t11:~, .n~ p:ov1~ at your dls~~.t1on,
~;U~~~ ~ nlllO\U:Cu ncc_Uil);y to dJ..y1..te th. imp.a~J; tJ~ 't:h.$
di~a.~~r. I h~ve ~~h.= aU~~L..d ~Q~ rg~~=~l' ~B.~eianee 4nQ
&mArgency ~~o~~cti~ =aa~u~.. (c&tego~~) to~ ~~. tirat 72 ho~.
1l'C. lOO p.~I!l"'""i"l; :r~~.2!.ll.:1. ru~~, L~ d.~c:t n.r;alllla.::y, a:nd cia):):!'13
";:Q:I,On.J. lCa.'l:.Qi;'o=:y A) u. "1s pa~c.n~ Tcd.;:-Jl.l fundin;. 'Il,b..q-1;~
pa:::-iod :tor 1;4.1.. c::LreG': 1'o~~al. a....s..':JL.tu::. Il.hd l!JnQ%:g6ncy "rot..eUve
Jl:l"U\n"QI "'I: :LOO p4=,-ant. r.cta.=a.1 ~~d.i~g my 'ccs -~eraded. t..:y nMA,
.!.t Wi1:'%'IU'l.~.d."
In ~~~.~ to p'~o~~d. ~od.ra~ a..i.~a~.., yo~ ~=. h~~aby autho~~%Qd
to ~lloo~te ~:om %~ a~a~~l. ~O= ~~v. p~~OD.~r 8u~h ~~t8
1Il.,:! :fQ~ :J.:l~ 'tll!!=.......rl' ~D~, r.cie:c'&l dte",~~.' &UU!l1.l;"nc:~' 1.l~;1
';'~:n..i.~~t:1."'lt. i1~.rut...
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FEDERAL E?\1ERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
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,)003 caam~lel-Tlltktr J(o..d
, At!.t.ntl., GtiorVa 3o.~41
AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE
TO THE FEMA-$i ATE AGREEMENT
FEMA-:-31~1-EM.FL
Th~ ~ Amendmont NUml:Hjlr One oto the b--.lc FEMA-St8te Agre:ement far
emergency declg,roatlon FEMA~31:S1.EM.FL. declllrl!d S~P1ember 25, 1BG8. Tna
ourpose of thl& arTlf)ndmwnt l~ to Include the followingaret!& ~mong those areas
determtnod 10 have b(t~n adV"/'$ety affected by the cataetrophA d.c;rQd QI"l
em.rgency und.er The Robert T. Stafford Disaster R~1i8f and Emergency
As3~ Act, P.L. 93-2&91 81 amended ("Tho Stafford Aor):
Hardee and HlgtllQnds CO\Jntlaa for Direct Federal 88Si5tance and emergency
proteoti....e lll$asurG$ (Category B) for the nr6t 72 hours at 100 percent Fedsral
funding, beginnIng September 25,1998 and l'lnd~n9 ~eptember ;28, 1998.
6~y, Eaalmbi~, Franldlr'l, Gulf, OkaloosfJ, Santa Rosa, Walton and Wakulla
COUI"lUet; (or Direct Federal Assistance and emergency proter;tlve m~~u/ljN;
(Category B) for the ftrat 72 hour5 at 100 percent Federal funding, beginning
Scpt$mt>er 281 1998 and end\ng October 1, 1998.
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All ~n countk.l$ dllClgnBted in this. amendment are eligIble fur debris removal
(Catgeory A) s115 percent Federal funding.
All othQr par;agr..tphl of this Asr!-ement Mmll'ln unchangQO.
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