27900903 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 27900903
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Department:	DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Division:	Division of Community Development


Overview



	The Florida Department of Commerce (FloridaCommerce) announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:	January 9, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

PLACE:	Public Meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams and in-person: Join Online: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/856a87e9-3b8f-47b4-bca3-b6464888fc59@931da019-f64e-4908-b0f6-92f46f78c512 Join Via Telephone: 1(850) 988-5144 / Conference ID: 353 181 014# Join In-Person: FloridaCommerce, 107 E. Madison St., Caldwell Building, Room 114, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Subject:	FloridaCommerce announced an additional $5 million is available to Hurricane Idalia impacted counties and municipalities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) program. The application cycle will begin on Friday, December 15, 2023, and end on Monday, February 5, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time. Additionally, FloridaCommerce will host a webinar on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, from 11:00 am – 12:00 p.m., Eastern Time. This webinar will serve as an opportunity for the general public to receive an overview on the application process and receive technical assistance from the Bureau of Small Cities and Rural Communities. Pursuant to Chapter 2023-349, Laws of Florida, $5 million in RIF funding has become available for the following Hurricane Idalia impacted counties and municipalities within Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Suwannee and Taylor Counties. Funding will be used to facilitate the planning, preparing, and financing of infrastructure projects. Eligible uses of the grants include roads or other remedies to transportation impediments, stormwater systems, water or wastewater facilities, and telecommunications facilities. Interested applicants must register to request a personalized link to the online Hurricane Idalia RIF Application Portal. Applications will be accepted through Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time. Applications may be submitted electronically through the FY 23-24 RIF application portal, or mailed to: FloridaCommerce Bureau of Small Cities and Rural Communities RIF Program 107 East Madison Street, MSC 400 Tallahassee, FL 32399-6508 For questions or requests for technical assistance regarding the RIF program, proposed projects, or the completion and submission of an application, please visit the Rural Infrastructure Fund webpage, email RIF@Commerce.Fl.gov. or call 850-717-8405.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Bureau of Small Cities and Rural Communities by emailing RIF@Commerce.fl.gov or calling 850-245-7105.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	12/22/2023 Vol. 49/247


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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