27676930 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 27676930
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Division:	Laura Turner Planning Services


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	The County of Lake County announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:	Thursday, November 9, 2023, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

PLACE:	Altoona School, 42630 State Road 19, Altoona, FL 32702

Subject:	Lake County will host the Recommended Alternative Public Meeting for the North Lake Trail Phase 3 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study (FPID No. 441626-2). The study is evaluating alternatives for the North Lake Trail Phase 3, a segment of the River to Hills regional trail. This study is focused on the trail segment from E. Altoona Road to State Road 40 within unincorporated Lake County, the Ocala National Forest, Altoona, and Astor Park. This meeting provides the opportunity for you to review the recommended alternative and the related potential impacts. Lake County is offering three ways to participate in the public meeting. All participants, regardless of which platform they choose, will receive the same information. In-Person Open House Option: Participants may attend in person by going to Altoona School located at 42630 State Road 19, Altoona, Florida 32702. The meeting will be held as an open house from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Participants may review project information, view a looping project video, provide comments, and discuss the project with the study team at any time throughout the workshop. Information about nearby projects will also be available for review. Virtual Option: Interested persons may join from a computer, tablet, or mobile device at 5:30 p.m. For this option, advance registration is required by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/920985457686658392. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online. Please use Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your internet browser to register and attend this webinar. Phone Option (Listen Only Mode): Participants may listen to the workshop at 5:30 p.m. by dialing 1-562-247-8422 and entering the passcode 876-617-232 when prompted. All meeting materials, including the presentation video, will be available on the project website (https://www.NorthLakeTrail.com/Outreach) by November 6th. Lake County is sending notices to nearby property owners, agencies, interested persons, and organizations to provide the opportunity to offer comments and express their views regarding this project and the proposed improvements. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require language translation or interpretive services, which are provided at no cost, or those requiring special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) may request assistance by contacting Sharon Lewis, Lake County Title VI/Nondiscrimination and ADA Coordinator, at 352-253-9050 or Sharon.Lewis@lakecountyfl.gov at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by Lake County pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022 as executed by the Federal Highway Administration and the Florida Department of Transportation.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: George Gadiel, PE, Lake County Project Manager, by email at George.Gadiel@lakecountyfl.gov; by phone at 352-253-9092; or by mail at Lake County Public Works, 350 N. Sinclair Avenue, Tavares, Florida 32778.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	10/27/2023 Vol. 49/210


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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