30161197 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 30161197
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Division:	Carpe Diem Community Solutions, Inc.


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

DATE AND TIME:	Monday, November 10, 2025, 5:30 p.m. (CST)

PLACE:	Grace Episcopal Church, 9101 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Subject:	Bay County will hold a public hearing concerning the Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway Phase III PD&E Study and Design on Monday, November 10, 2025. 5:30 p.m. Open House 6:00 p.m. Formal Presentation, Comment Period This hearing is being held to offer interested persons new information, provide an opportunity to learn about the project, and allow them to share their views. There will be maps, drawings, and other information on display. Bay County representatives and project team members will be available to explain proposed improvements, answer questions, and receive comments. Bay County has conducted a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study and is preparing of Design plans for a new roadway segment entitled Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway Phase III from Clara Avenue to Chip Seal Parkway. The total distance of this study is approximately 5.1 miles. The new Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway Phase III is intended to improve regional connectivity in the area, thereby relieving some of the congestion on U.S. 98 (Panama City Beach Parkway) and improving safety outcomes in the area. The PD&E Study was conducted to identify and assess impacts of a new roadway corridor connecting Clara Avenue to Chip Seal Parkway on the social, economic, cultural, natural, and physical environment in this area of Bay County. Preliminary design activities will be completed concurrently with the PD&E Study to more efficiently move the project forward toward construction. For any questions related to the project or this hearing, please contact Vincent Spahr, P.E., Consultant Project Manager, at (850) 328-2923, via email at pgsparkway@kimley-horn.com, or by mail at 120 Richard Jackson Boulevard, Suite 230, Panama City Beach, FL 32407. You may also contact Cliff Johnson, Bay County Project Manager/Traffic Engineering Manager, at (850) 248-8741, via email at cjohnson@baycountyfl.gov or by mail at 840 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401. Persons wishing to submit written or verbal comments may do so at the hearing or may contact the Consultant Project Manager using the information provided above. All statements provided, or postmarked, on or before Thursday, November 20, 2025, will become a part of the public hearing record. Public participation is held without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: The Consultant Project Manager using the information provided above.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	10/30/2025 Vol. 51/212


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