Item S2
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: November 19.2003
Division:
County Administrator
Bulk. Item Yes No X Department: County Administrator
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Announcement of a public workshop to be held by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. at the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Visitor
Center to present to the public the proposed land management plans for Dagny Johnson Key Largo
Hannnock Botanical State Park and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and, announcement _ of a
Florida Department of Environmental Protection advisory group meeting to be held on Thursday,
December 4, 2003 at 9:00 A.M. at the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Visitor Center to discuss
with the Advisory Group members the proposed land management plans for Dagny Johnson Key Largo
Hannnock Botanical State Park and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Florida Statutes require that an announcement of this nature be made at a meeting of the local
governing body.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
Similar announcements for other hearings.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
N/A
TOTAL COST:
-0-
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY:
-0-
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No
AMOUNT PER MONTH_ Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty _ OMB/Purchasing _ Risk Management _
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
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James L. Roberts
DOCUMENTATION:
Included X
To Follow
Not Required_
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM # cr a7 _
Department of
Environmental Protection
Jeb Bush
Governor
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee. Florida 32399-3000
David B. Suuhs
Secretary
October 27, 2003
James L. Roberts, County Administrator
Monroe County Administration
1100 Simonton Street, Suite 205
Key West, Florida 33040
OCT 2 9 2003
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Dear Mr. Roberts:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks will
conduct a public workshop for Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park and
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park on Wednesday, December 3,2003, 7:00 PM. The
purpose of this workshop is to present the proposed land management plans for these parks to the
public.
A DEP Advisory Group meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 4,2003,9:00 AM. The
purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed land management plans for these parks with the
Advisory Group members.
In compliance with subsection 259.032(10), Florida Statutes, the Division of Recreation and
Parks is requesting that an announcement of the Division's public workshop and advisory group
meeting be made at a meeting of the local governing body. Enclosed are a copy of subsection
259.032(10), Florida Statutes and the public notice for the workshop and the advisory group
meeting, respectively.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call (850) 245-3064 or email
BrvAnne.Whitetaldea.state.fI.us. Your consideration and attention to this matter are greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
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BryAnne White
Government Operations Consultant II
Office of Park Planning
Division of Recreation and Parks
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Enclosures
"More Protection, Less Process"
Printed on recycled paper.
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Subsection 259-032(10) Florida Statutes
(10)(a) State, regional, or local governmental agencies or private entities
designated to manage lands under this section shall develop and adopt, with the
approval of the board of trustees, an individual management plan for each project
designed to conserve and protect such lands and their associated natural
resources. Private sector involvement in management plan development may be
used to expedite the planning process.
(b) Individual management plans required by s. 253.034(5), for parcels over 160
acres, shall be developed with input from an advisory group. Members of this
advisory group shall include, at a minimum, representatives of the lead land
managing agency, comanaging entities, local private property owners, the
appropriate soil and water conservation district, a local conservation organization,
and a local elected official. The advisory group shall conduct at least one public
hearing within the county in which the parcel or project is located. For those
parcels or projects that are within more than one county, at least one areawide
public hearing shall be acceptable and the lead managing agency shall invite a
local elected official from each county. The areawide public hearing shall be held
in the county in which the core parcels are located. ~':ltjce of sm:h Dubli~
hearinG sball be posted on the parcel or project designated for management,
advertised in a paper of general circulation, and announced at a scbedu'~
meetinG of the local GoverninG body before tfle actual Du~li~ hearinG.
The management prospectus required pursuant to paragraph (9)(d) shall be
available to the public for a period of 30 days prior to the public hearing.
(e) Once a plan is adopted, the managing agency or entity shall update the plan
at least every 5 years in a form and manner prescribed by rule of the board of
trustees. Such updates, for parcels over 160 acres, shall be developed with input
from an advisory group. Such plans may include transfers of leasehold interests to
appropriate conservation organizations or governmental entities designated by the
Land Acquisition and Management Advisory Council or its successor, for uses
consistent with the purposes of the organizations and the protection, preservation,
conservation, restoration, and proper management of the lands and their
resources. Volunteer management assistance is encouraged, including, but not
limited to, assistance by youths participating in programs sponsored by state or
local agencies, by volunteers sponsored by environmental or civic organizations,
and by individuals participating in programs for committed delinquents and adults.
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PUBUC NOTICE
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks .
announce a Public Workshop to which all persons are invited.
Date and Time: Wednesday, December 3, 2003, 7:00 PM
Location: Visitor Center
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Mile Marker 102.5
Overseas Highway, U.S. Highway 1
Key Largo, Florida 33037
Purpose: To present the proposed land management plans for Dagny
Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park and John
Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park to the public.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act,
any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this
hearing is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the
hearing by contacting the Bureau of Personnel Services at (850)
245-2511. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact
the Florida Relay Service by calling (800) 955-8771 (TOO).
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PUBUC NOTICE
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks .
announce a DEP Advisory Group meeting to which all persons are invited.
Date and Time: Thursday, December 4,2003,9:00 AM
Location: Visitor Center
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Mile Marker 102.5
Overseas Highway, U.S. Highway 1
Key Largo, Florida 33037
Purpose: To discuss the proposed land management plans for Dagny
Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park and John
Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park with the DEP Advisory Group
members.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act,
any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this
hearing is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the
hearing by contacting the Bureau of Personnel Services at (850)
245-2511. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact
the Florida Relay Service by calling (800) 955-8771 (TOO).