28415003 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 28415003
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Division:	HDR, Inc.


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	The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:	Wednesday, June 26, 2024 (In-Person), and Thursday, June 27, 2024 (Virtual), at 5:30 p.m.

PLACE:	In-Person at the Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Powell Road, Wildwood, FL 34785, and virtually on GoToWebinar

Subject:	A public hearing will be held regarding the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for the Interstate 75 (I-75) Improvements from south of State Road (S.R) 44 to S.R. 200. (FPID no. 452074-2) The purpose of this project is to reduce congestion and improve reliability on I-75 through the addition of an auxiliary lane between interchanges while minimizing potential impacts to the natural and human environments. The hearing is being conducted as part of the PD&E Study to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the project location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements. FDOT encourages community involvement and is offering this public hearing in a hybrid format to provide more ways to participate. All attendees, regardless of which platform they choose, will receive the same information. In-Person Option: Participants may attend in person by going to the Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Powell Road, Wildwood, FL 34785 on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. The in-person hearing location will open the doors at 5:30 p.m. to allow participants to view the hearing materials prior to the presentation. The presentation will begin promptly at 6 p.m., followed by a formal public comment period. If attending in person, please remember to follow all safety and sanitation guidelines. If you are feeling unwell, please consider attending the hearing virtually. Virtual Option: Interested persons may join over the Internet from a computer, tablet, or mobile device on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. For this option, advance registration is required by visiting https://bit.ly/fdotsouthhearingrsvp. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the hearing online. The virtual hearing will open at 5:30 p.m. as an open house to allow participants to view the hearing materials prior to the presentation. The presentation will begin promptly at 6 p.m., followed by a formal public comment period. If using a mobile device, use the GoToWebinar app to be able to view the presentation and submit comments. If joining online, please allow adequate time to log in to view the presentation in its entirety. If you are unable to attend the hearing, you can view all materials, including the presentation, and provide comments through the project website at https://www.cflroads.com/project/452074-2. You may also contact the FDOT Project Manager at the phone number listed below. A copy of the draft project documents will be available for public review from Wednesday, June 5, 2024, to Monday, July 8, 2024, at the following locations, and on the project website: 1. Marion Oaks Public Library, 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala FL 34473 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2. The Villages Public Library at Pinellas Park, 7375 Powell Road, Suite 100, Wildwood, FL 34785 from 9 a.m. to 7p.m. Monday through Thursday, Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. FDOT is sending notices to all property owners, business owners, interested persons, and organizations located within at least 300 feet on either side of the proposed alignment and to other agencies, organizations, and individuals interested in the project. The hearing will give participants an opportunity to provide input regarding the project and the proposed improvements during the formal public comment period. While comments about the project are accepted at any time, persons wishing to submit written statements, in place of or in addition to oral statements, may do so at the hearing or by sending them to the FDOT Project Manager at the contact information provided below. All statements postmarked on or before Monday, July 8, 2024, 10 days after the public hearing, will be included in the public hearing record. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Melissa McKinney, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator, at Melissa.McKinney@dot.state.fl.us. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: FDOT Project Manager Stephen Browning by phone at (386) 943-5422, by email at Stephen.Browning@dot.state.fl.us, or U.S. mail at Florida Department of Transportation, 719 S. Woodland Boulevard, MS 501, DeLand, Florida 32720.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	6/17/2024 Vol. 50/118


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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