Scheduled Events for: September 2023
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| Joint Public Workshop on the 2023 Priority Lists and Schedules for the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) Planning Area | DATE AND TIME: Friday, September 1, 2023, 10:00 AM LOCATION: Members of the public may participate and provide public comment via Zoom, a media technology free for the public to use. AGENDA: Agenda for the Joint Public Workshop on the 2023 Priority Lists and Schedules for the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) Planning Area. CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information, you may contact Doug Leeper via email at doug.leeper@watermatters.org or via phone at 352-269-5863 or James Beerens via email at jabeeren@sfwmd.gov or via phone at 561-682-2028. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE DISCUSSED: The Southwest Florida Water Management District, St. Johns River Water Management District and South Florida Water Management District have scheduled a virtual joint public meeting to solicit stakeholder input on each District’s annual update of their priority list and schedule for the establishment of minimum flows and water levels as well as water reservations. This workshop is being held to promote consistent water resource planning in the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) area. The CFWI encompasses five counties: Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole and southern Lake. Through the CFWI, the three water management districts are working collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders to implement effective water resource planning, including water resource and supply development and management strategies to protect, conserve and restore our water resources. One or more members of the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District may participate in this meeting. No Governing Board action will be taken. The agenda will be posted to the District’s website SFWMD.gov/meetings seven days prior to the meeting. 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 seven days before the workshop/meeting by contacting Molly Brown, Interim District Clerk, at mobrown@sfwmd.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). |
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| Governing Board Meeting | DATE AND TIME: Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. LOCATION: SFWMD Headquarters CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information, you may contact Molly Brown at mobrown@sfwmd.gov. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District will discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. The Governing Board may take official action at the meeting on any item appearing on the agenda and on any item that is added to the agenda as a result of a change to the agenda approved by the presiding officer of the meeting pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes. The agenda containing information on this meeting will be posted to the District’s website www.SFWMD.gov/meetings, seven days prior to the meeting. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least seven days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Molly Brown, Interim District Clerk, at mobrown@sfwmd.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). If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued. |
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| Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Tentative Ad Valorem Millage Rates, Non Ad Valorem Tax Rolls, and Tentative Budget | DATE AND TIME: Thursday, September 14, 2023, 5:15PM LOCATION: SFWMD Headquarters CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information, you may contact Molly Brown at mobrown@sfwmd.gov. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE DISCUSSED: The South Florida Water Management District will hold a public hearing regarding its annual tentative ad valorem millage rates, non ad valorem tax rolls and tentative budget. The public and stakeholders will have an opportunity to view and comment on the public hearing. The Governing Board will receive and consider public comment and vote on the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 tentative ad valorem millage rates, non ad valorem tax rolls, and tentative budget. The Governing Board may discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. The Governing Board may take official action on any item appearing on the agenda for the public hearing and on any item that is added to the agenda for the public hearing as a result of a change to the agenda approved by the presiding officer of the public hearing pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes. The agenda containing information on this public hearing will be posted to the District’s website www.SFWMD.gov/meetings, seven days prior to the meeting. 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 seven days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Molly Brown, Interim District Clerk, at mobrown@sfwmd.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).
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| Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council Meeting | DATE AND TIME: Monday, September 18, 2:00 PM LOCATION: River Center CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information, you may contact Elizabeth Salewski, Ph.D., via phone at 561-682-2429 or via email at esalewsk@sfwmd.gov. AGENDA: Agenda for Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council Meeting GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE DISCUSSED: The Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council will meet to discuss the goals and objectives regarding the management of the Wild and Scenic portion of the Loxahatchee River. The public and stakeholders are invited to participate in person and will have an opportunity to provide comment during the meeting. The agenda will be posted to the District’s website www.SFWMD.gov/meetings, seven days prior to the meeting. Or, you can contact Elizabeth Salewski, Ph.D., via phone at 561-682-2429, or via email at esalewsk@sfwmd.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 seven days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Molly Brown, Interim District Clerk, at mobrown@sfwmd.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). |
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| Quarterly Meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee | DATE AND TIME: Thursday, September 21, 2023, 10:00 AM LOCATION: SFWMD Headquarters TOC Members and the public may participate and provide public comment in-person or via Zoom, a media technology free for the public to use. CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information contact Julianne LaRock at 561-682-6747 or via email jlarock@sfwmd.gov. AGENDA: Agenda for the Quarterly Meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee WEBPAGE: Webpage for the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE DISCUSSED: The Everglades Technical Oversight Committee Meeting is a public meeting held quarterly to provide an update on water quality conditions in the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge and at inflows to Everglades National Park relative to the 1991 Settlement Agreement, entered as a Consent Decree in 1992, and modified in 1995. One or more members of the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District may attend this meeting. No Governing Board action will be taken. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting Julianne LaRock at 561-682-6747 or via email jlarock@sfwmd.gov or by visiting www.SFWMD.gov/toc seven days prior to the meeting. 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 seven days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Molly Brown, Interim District Clerk, at mobrown@sfwmd.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). |
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| Progress Update on the Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection Program (NEEPP) | DATE AND TIME: Friday, September 22, 2023, 9:00 AM LOCATION: SFWMD Headquarters Members of the public may also view the meeting via Zoom, a media technology free for the public to use. CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information, you may contact Stacey Ollis via email at sollis@sfwmd.gov or via phone at 561-682-2039. AGENDA: WEBPAGE: Webpage for the Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection Program (NEEPP) GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE DISCUSSED: The South Florida Water Management District, with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (known as the “Coordinating Agencies”), announces a public workshop to highlight Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection Program (NEEPP) accomplishments and present key information from the agencies’ annual progress reports. This workshop is intended to provide transparency and accountability on NEEPP implementation and offer the public an opportunity to comment and provide input on the planning process and future reporting for the program. During this workshop, there will be an open house session for the public to have an opportunity to discuss NEEPP-related topics of interest with the Coordinating Agencies. The Open House will be held during the first 30 minutes of the workshop (9:00-9:30 a.m.) and last 90 minutes of the workshop (11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) where in-person attendees will have the opportunity to view examples of successful NEEPP projects, connect with agency staff and exchange valuable information with professionals involved in NEEPP program efforts. Presentations by the Coordinating Agencies will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a public comment period. One or more members of the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District may attend this forum. No Governing Board action will be taken. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting Stacey Ollis at sollis@sfwmd.gov. The agenda will be posted to the District’s website www.SFWMD.gov/meetings, seven days prior to the meeting. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this forum is asked to advise the agency at least seven days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Molly Brown, Interim District Clerk, at mobrown@sfwmd.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). |
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| Recreational Public Forum | DATE AND TIME: Monday, September 25, 2023, 5:00 PM LOCATION: SFWMD Headquarters CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information, you may contact Molly Brown via email at mobrown@sfwmd.gov. AGENDA: Agenda for the Recreational Public Forum GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE DISCUSSED: The Recreational Public Forum is a public meeting regarding the public recreational issues and opportunities within the South Florida Water Management District. One or more members of the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District may attend and participate in this meeting. No Governing Board action will be taken. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting Molly Brown via email at mobrown@sfwmd.gov. The agenda will be posted to the District’s website SFWMD.gov/meetings, seven days prior to the meeting. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least seven days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Molly Brown, Interim District Clerk, at mobrown@sfwmd.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). |
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| Audit and Finance Committee Meeting | DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 4:00 PM LOCATION: SFWMD Headquarters Members of the public may also participate and provide public comment via Zoom, a media technology free for the public to use. CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information, you may contact Molly Brown at mobrown@sfwmd.gov. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District will discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. The public and stakeholders will have an opportunity to view and comment on the meeting by attending in person or joining via Zoom. The Governing Board may take official action at the meeting on any item appearing on the agenda and on any item that is added to the agenda as a result of a change to the agenda approved by the presiding officer of the meeting pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes. The agenda containing information on this meeting will be posted to the District’s website www.SFWMD.gov/meetings, seven days prior to the meeting. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least seven days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Molly Brown, Interim District Clerk, at mobrown@sfwmd.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). If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued. |
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| Final Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Final Millage Rates and Final Budget | DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 5:15PM LOCATION: SFWMD Headquarters Members of the public may also participate and provide public comment via Zoom, a media technology free for the public to use. CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information, you may contact Molly Brown at mobrown@sfwmd.gov. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE DISCUSSED: The South Florida Water Management District will hold a public hearing regarding its annual Final Millage Rates and Final Budget. The public and stakeholders will have an opportunity to view and comment on the public hearing. The Governing Board will receive and consider public comment and vote separately on the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Final Millage Rates and Final Budget. The Governing Board may discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. The Governing Board may take official action on any item appearing on the agenda for the public hearing and on any item that is added to the agenda for the public hearing as a result of a change to the agenda approved by the presiding officer of the public hearing pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes. The agenda containing information on this public hearing will be posted to the District’s website www.SFWMD.gov/meetings, seven days prior to the meeting. 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 seven days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Molly Brown, Interim District Clerk, at mobrown@sfwmd.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). |