Item O3
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: January 21. 2004
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, February 11, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. at Layton City Hall to present to the public the
proposed land management plans for Long Key State Park and, announcement of a Florida Department
of Environmental Protection advisory group meeting to be held on Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 9:00
A.M. at Layton City Hall to discuss with the Advisory Group members the proposed land management
plans for Long Key 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
AMOUNTPERMONTH_ Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty _ OMB/Purchasing _ Risk Management _
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
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DOCUMENTATION:
Included
X
To Follow
Not Required_
DISPOSITION:
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Department of
Environmental Protection
Jeb Bush
Governor
Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Building
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 140
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000
David B. Struhs
Secretary
January 8, 2004
James L. Roberts, County Administrator
Monroe County Administration
1100 Simonton Street, Suite 205
Key West, Florida 33040
Dear Mr. Roberts:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks will
conduct a public workshop for Long Key State Park on Wednesday, February 11,2004, 7:00
PM. The purpose of this workshop is to present the proposed land management plan for the park
to the public.
A DEP Advisory Group meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2004, 9:00 AM. The
purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed land management plan for the park 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.White@deD.state.fI.us. Your consideration and attention to this matter are greatly
appreciated.
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Sincerely,
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Ms. BryAnne White
Government Operations Consultant II
Office of Park Planning
Division of Recreation and Parks
JAN
3 2004
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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. Notice of such Dublic
hearinG shall be posted on the parcel or project designated for management,
advertised in a paper of general circulation, and announced at a scheduled
meetinG of the local GoverninG body before the actual DubUc 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.
(c) 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.
PUBLIC 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, February 11, 2004, 7:00 PM
Location: Layton City Hall
Mile Marker 68.5 Overseas Highway Oceanside
Layton, Florida 33001
Purpose: To present the proposed land management plan for Long Key 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 calling Catherine Close, Park Manager at (305) 664-
4815 or email Catherine.Close@deD.state.fI.us. If you are hearing or
speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by calling
(800) 955-8771 (TOO).
PUBLIC 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, February 12, 2004, 9:00 AM
Location: Layton City Hall
Mile Marker 68.5 Overseas Highway Oceanside
Layton, Florida 33001
Purpose: To discuss the proposed land management plan for Long Key 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 calling Catherine Close, Park Manager at (305) 664-4815
or email Catherine.Close(ii)dep.state.f1.us. If you are hearing
or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by
calling (800) 955-8771 (TDD).