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    Posted on September 1, 2020

    NOTICE (PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 125.66)
    Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Taylor County, Florida will hold a Public Hearing on the passage of a proposed ordinance creating an exception from connecting to the Taylor Coastal Water and Sewer District. The Public Hearing shall be held at the Board of County Commission Meeting Room, Taylor County Courthouse Annex, Old Post Office Building in Perry, Florida, at the regular Board meeting on MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020, at 6:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible. The title of the proposed ordinance is:
    AN ORDINANCE OF TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA; TO AMEND ORDINANCE 2005-3 (COUNTY CODE §66-150 AND §66-151), CREATING AN EXCEPTION FROM CONNECTING TO THE TAYLOR COASTAL WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
    The proposed Ordinance may be inspected by the public at the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, located in the Taylor County Courthouse, Perry, Taylor County, Florida.
    The Public Hearing may be continued to one or more dates. Any interested party shall be advised that the date, time and place of any continuation of the Public Hearing shall be announced during the Public Hearing and that no further notice concerning the matter will be published.
    All members of the public are welcome to attend. Notice is further hereby given, pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105, that any person or persons deciding to appeal any matter considered at this Public Hearing will need a record of the hearing and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
    DATED this 27TH. day of AUGUST, 2020, by ANNIE MAE MURPHY, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Taylor County, Florida.
    9/2

    NOTICE OF HEARING
    The District School Board of Lafayette County will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lafayette High School Cafeteria, 160 NE Hornet Lane, Mayo, Florida 32066 for the purpose of amending School Board Policies. (The School Board approved for advertisement of a Public Hearing at their regular meeting on August 25, 2020).
    Authority for amending and adopting policies and forms is found in Article IX, Section 4(b), Constitution of the State of Florida and in Florida Statutes 1001.41.
    The following policies will be considered for revision/updating:

    1. 3.06 Safe and Secure Schools
    2. 3.25 Background Screening for Contractors
    3. 3.30 Automatic External Defibrillators
    4. 4.18 Exertional Heat Illness
    5. 5.29 Notification of Involuntary Examination
    6. 5.40 Children of Military Families
    7. 6.10 Employment Defined
    8. 6.103opt1 Appointment or Employment Requirements
    9. 6.103opt2 Appointment or Employment Requirements
    10. 8.01 Safety
    11. 5.121 Use of Time Out, Seclusion, & Physical Restraint for Students with Disabilities
      A. Name of person presenting the proposed policies: Mr. Robert Edwards Superintendent of Lafayette County Schools. Date of Approval by Board for Advertisement: August 25, 2020.
      B. Explanation of the purpose and effect of school board policies: Provide policies required by Florida Statutes (F.S.) State Board of Education Administrative Rules (S.B.E.R.) and other controlling regulations; and to provide policies for matters for which it appears prudent for the orderly operation of the school system.
      C. A summary of the proposed policy revisions is as follows: Policies necessary for the effective operation and general improvement of the school system for the District School Board of Lafayette County, Florida.
      D. Economic impact of the proposed policies: None
      School Board Policies may be examined at the District School Board Office at 363 N.E. Crawford Street, Mayo, Florida between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.
      Robert Edwards, Superintendent of Schools
      IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD, WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING OR HEARING, HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
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    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
    CASE NO. 2019-609-CA
    DIXIE DRIVE, LLC,
    Plaintiff,
    vs.
    HARVEY S. BARRACK; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF HARVEY S. BARRACK; TAYLOR COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS; and UNKNOWN TENANTS,
    Defendants.
    NOTICE OF SALE
    Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Taylor County, Florida, I will sell the property situated in Taylor County, Florida, described as:
    Lot 98
    Commence at the SE corner of Section 31, T4S, R8E and run South 89 degrees 25’ West (bearing base) 1326.52 feet; thence run South 89 degrees 54’30” West 179.00 feet; thence run North 00 degrees 52’30” East 424.40 feet thence run South 89 degrees 52’30” West, 420.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence run South 89 degrees 52’30” West, 70.00 feet; thence run North 00 degrees 52’30“ East, 106.00 feet; thence run North 89 degrees 52’30” East, 70.00 feet; thence run S 00 degrees 52’30” West, 106.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
    Lot 99
    Commence at the Southeast corner of Section 31, T4S, R8E and run South 89 degrees 25’ West (bearing base) 1326.52 feet; thence run South 89 degrees 54’30” West, 179.00 feet; thence run North 00 degrees 52’30” East, 424.40 feet; thence run South 89 degrees 52’30” West, 350.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence run South 89 degrees 52’30” West, 70.00 feet; thence run North 00 degrees 52’30” East, 106.00 feet; thence run North 89 degrees 52’30” East, 70.00 feet; thence run South 00 degrees 52’30“ West, 106.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
    Lot 100
    Commence at the SE corner of Section 31 T4S, R8E and run South 89 degrees 25’ West (bearing base) 1326.52 feet; thence run South 89 degrees 54’30” West, 179.00 feet; thence run North 00 degrees 52’30” East, 424.40 feet; thence run South 89 degrees 52’30” West, 280.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence run South 89 degrees 52’30” West, 70.00 feet; thence run North 00 degrees 52’30” East, 106.00 feet; thence run N 89 degrees 52’ 30” E, 70.00 feet; thence run South 00 degrees 52’30” West, 106.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
    Lot 109
    Commence at the Southeast corner of Section 31, T4S, R8E and run South 89 degrees 25’ West (bearing base 1326.52 feet thence run South 89 degrees 54’30” West, 179.00 feet thence run North 00 degrees 52’30” East 530.40 feet thence run South 89 degrees 52’30” West 280.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence run South 89 degrees 52’30” West, 70.00 feet; thence run North 00 degrees 52’30” East, 106.00 feet; thence run North 89 degrees 52’30” East, 70.00 feet; thence run South 00 degrees 52’30” West, 106.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
    Lot 110
    Commence at the Southeast corner of Section 31, T4S, R8E and run South 89 degrees 25” West (bearing base) 1326.52 feet; thence run South 89 degrees 54’30” West, 179.00 feet; thence run North 00 degrees 52’30” East, 530.40 feet; thence run South 89 degrees 52’30” West, 350.00 feet to the Point of Beginning, thence run South 89 degrees 52’30” West, 70.00 feet; thence run North 00 degrees 52’30” E, 106.00 feet; thence run North 89 degrees 52’30” East, 70.00 feet; thence run South 00 degrees 52’30” West, 106.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
    Lot 111
    Commence at the Southeast corner of Section 31, T4S, R8E and run South 89 degrees 25’ West (bearing base) 1326.52 feet; thence run South 89 degrees 54’30” West, 179.00 feet; thence run North 00 degrees 52’30” East, 530.40 feet; thence run South 89 degrees 52’30” West, 420.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence run South 89 degrees 52’30” West, 70.00 feet; thence run North 00 degrees 52’30” East, 106.00 feet; thence run North 89 degrees 52’30” East, 70.00 feet; thence run South 00 degrees 52”30’ West, 106.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
    at public sale, to the highest bidder, for cash, at the east steps of the Taylor County Courthouse at 11:00 a.m., on Sept. 24, 2020. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale other than the property owner must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.
    DATED this 21st day of August, 2020.
    ANNIE MAE MURPHY
    Clerk of Circuit Court
    BY: Marti Lee
    DEPUTY CLERK
    JAMES C. THOMPSON
    FLORIDA BAR NO. 125477
    ANDREW J. POWER
    FLORIDA BAR NO. 0013856
    SMITH, THOMPSON, SHAW,
    COLÓN & POWER, P.A.
    3520 Thomasville Rd., 4th Floor Tallahassee, Florida 32309
    Phone:(850) 893-4105
    Facsimile: (850) 893-7229
    E-mail: jamest@stslaw.com
    andrewp@stslaw.com
    Attorneys for Plaintiff

    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
    IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
    CASE NO.: 2020-352-CA
    SPRING WARRIOR FISH CAMP, LLC,
    Plaintiff, v. FOYCE C. POSEY, LILLIE MERLE WEBSTER, STANLEY CARY POSEY, and SANDRA POSEY BECK, if alive, and, if dead, Defendants’ unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Defendants; the unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, and judgment creditors of Defendants, deceased, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Defendants; and all unknown natural persons if alive, and, if dead or not known to be dead or alive, their several and respective unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, and judgment creditors, or other parties claiming by, through, or under those unknown natural persons; the several and respective unknown assigns, successors in interest, trustees, or any other person claiming by, through, under, or against any corporation or other legal entity named as a defendant; and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming under any of the above named or described Defendants or parties,
    Defendants.
    NOTICE OF ACTION
    TO: FOYCE C. POSEY and all parties claiming interests by, through, under or against Defendant(s) FOYCE C. POSEY and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property herein.
    YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been commenced against you to quiet title on real property, lying and being and situated in Taylor County, Florida, which is more particularly described as follows:
    COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NW ¼ OF NW ¼ OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA, THENCE RUN N 87 DEG 55’42” E ALONG THE FORTY ACRE LINE 716 FEET; THENCE RUN S 1 DEG 20’18” E 476.50 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY BANK OF SPRING WARRIOR CREEK FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN N 1 DEG 20’18” W 227.50 FEET; THENCE RUN N 87 DEG 55’42” E 185.00 FEET; THENCE RUN S 1 DEG 20’18” E 262.81 FEET; THENCE RUN S 87 DEG 55’42” W 70.00 FEET; THENCE RUN S 1 DEG 20’18” E 90.35 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY BANK OF SPRING WARRIOR CREEK; THENCE RUN N 66 DEG 40’43” W 87.00 FEET; THENCE RUN N 20 DEG 50’26” E 33.00 FEET; THENCE RUN N 54 DEG 34’38” W 51.36 FEET; THENCE RUN N 34 DEG 29’20” E 12.57 FEET; THENCE RUN N 43 DEG 00’36” W 21.95 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGNNING.
    THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CHARLES F. HOBART AND VIRGINIA I. JOHNSON BY DEED DATED MARCH 12, 1987, RECORDED IN OR BOOK 230, PAGE 164, PUBLIC RECORDS OF TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA.
    This action has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defense, if any upon Plaintiff’s Attorney, Ray Curtis, The Curtis Law Firm, P.A., 103 North Jefferson Street, Perry, FL 32347, within thirty days after the first publication of this notice, August 28, 2020, and to file the original with the Clerk of the Court either before service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
    WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on August 26, 2020.
    Annie Mae Murphy
    CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
    By Marti Lee
    As Deputy Clerk

    Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in
    a 100-Year Floodplain and Wetland
    September 1, 2020
    Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
    107 E. Madison St. MSC-400
    Tallahassee, FL 32399
    850-717-8466
    To: All Interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals
    This is to give notice that the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Orders 11988 and 11990 in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C to determine the potential effect the Rebuild Florida Program’s activity in the floodplain and/or wetland will have on the environment.
    DEO has considered the following alternatives and mitigation measures to be taken to minimize adverse impacts and to restore and preserve natural and beneficial values. The alternatives were: (i) to proceed with the housing rehabilitation of affected homes located within Bay County, Calhoun County, Franklin County, Gadsden County, Gulf County, Holmes County, Jackson County, Leon County, Liberty County, Taylor County, Wakulla County and Washington County and (ii) not undertaking the action “No Action”. No additional alternatives were considered.
    The proposed project involves housing rehabilitation to be funded by HUD. The Rebuild Florida Program may include properties located within the floodplain area. At this time, the exact number and locations of the properties to participate in the program are unspecified, however, eligible applicants are homeowners whose primary residence was damaged by Hurricane Michael in the above listed counties. With roughly 823,387.44 acres within the 100-year floodplain, DEO anticipates assisting homeowners throughout the counties as defined above. The Rebuild Florida program will consist of the following activities:
    • Repair to, reconstruction or replacement of housing units damaged by Hurricane Michael, which may include code compliance and mitigation against future storm impacts, including elevation.
    • The completion of work to homes that have been partially repaired.
    • Repairs to or replacement of manufactured, modular and mobile homes impacted by Hurricane Michael.
    • Temporary housing assistance based on individual homeowner needs and their participation in the Housing Repair and Replacement Program.
    • Temporary housing assistance based on individual tenant needs and their participation in the Housing Repair and Replacement Program.
    • Acquisition of substantially-damaged housing units for housing redevelopment or buyout of substantially-damaged properties may also be considered.
    This activity will have no significant impact on the environment because of the following mitigation measures that will be taken to minimize adverse impacts:
    Option A: Homes to be rebuilt in their original location are to be elevated adhering to the federal and/or state requirements.
    Option B: Homes damaged may be relocated to a new area within the current developed property with possible elevation per floodplain requirement.
    Option C: Refer the homeowner to the Voluntary Home Buyout Program.
    A no action alternative was rejected because no action would not provide the residents with financial assistance to rebuild and recover from Hurricane Michael.
    Although the project may be located in the 100 year floodplain and/or wetland, the improvements cannot be undertaken in any other location due to the scope of the project. Therefore, it has been determined there are no practicable alternatives other than to proceed with the outlined work.
    The proposed improvements will conform to applicable floodplain protection standards. The proposed action will not affect natural or beneficial floodplain values, and residents of the community will benefit from the project. Failure to provide these improvements will make it difficult for residents to recover from Hurricane Michael.
    There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and/or wetlands and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public education tool and can facilitate and enhance federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains and/or wetlands, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.
    Comments must be received by DEO on or before September 11, 2020. You may submit your comments via email to: HurricaneMichael@deo.myflorida.com or by mail to:
    Attention: Rebuild Florida
    Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
    107 E. Madison St.
    MSC-400
    Tallahassee, Florida 32399
    A full description of the project may be reviewed online at RebuildFlorida.gov.
    If you need additional information or have questions, please contact Mark “Tony” Murray, Environmental Manager, at Mark.Murray@deo.myflorida.com or 850-717-0701.
    Reginald Dixon, Director
    Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
    Office of Disaster Recovery

    Aviso Final y Explicación Publica de Una Actividad Propuesta Para Llanuras de 100 años y Humedales
    Septiembre 1, 2020
    Departamento de Oportunidades Económicas de Florida
    107 E. Madison St. MSC-400
    Tallahassee, FL 32399
    850-717-8466
    Para: todas las agencias, grupos e individuos interesados
    Este sirve para dar un aviso acerca de que el Departamento de Oportunidad Económica de Florida (DEO por sus siglas en inglés) ha realizado una evaluación según lo requerido por las Ordenes Ejecutivas 11988 y 11990 de acuerdo con las regulaciones del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD por sus siglas en inglés) de los Estados Unidos en 24 CFR 55.20 Subparte C para determinar el efecto potencial del programa Reconstruir la Florida en llanuras y/o humedales tendrá sobre el medio ambiente.
    DEO a considerado las siguientes alternativas y medidas de mitigación que se han de adoptar para reducir al mínimo los efectos adversos y restaurar y preservar los valores naturales y beneficiosos. Las alternativas eran: (i) Proceder con la rehabilitación de las viviendas afectadas situadas en el condado de Bay, el condado de Calhoun, el condado de Franklin, el condado de Gadsden, el condado de Gulf, el condado de Holmes, el condado de Jackson, el condado de Leon, el condado de Liberty, el condado de Taylor, el condado de Wakulla y el condado de Washington, y (ii) no tomar acción alguna “No actuar”. No se consideraron alternativas adicionales.
    El proyecto propuesto implica la rehabilitación de viviendas a ser financiadas por HUD. El programa Reconstruir la Florida puede incluir propiedades ubicadas dentro del área de la llanura inundable. En este momento, el número exacto y las ubicaciones de las propiedades para participar en el programa no están especificadas, sin embargo, los solicitantes elegibles son propietarios de viviendas cuya residencia principal fueron afectadas por el huracán Michael en los condados mencionados anteriormente. Con aproximadamente 823,387.44 acres dentro de la llanura inundable de 100 años, DEO anticipa ayudar a los propietarios de viviendas en todos los condados anteriormente identificados. El programa Reconstruir la Florida consistirá de las siguientes actividades:
    • Reparación, reconstrucción o reemplazo de viviendas afectadas por el huracán Michael, que pueden incluir el cumplimiento con códigos y la mitigación contra futuros impactos de tormentas, incluyendo elevación.
    • La finalización de trabajos previamente hechos a viviendas parcialmente reparadas.
    • Reparación o sustitución de las casas prefabricadas, modulares y móviles impactadas por el huracán Michael.
    • Asistencia para vivienda temporal basada en la necesidad del propietario y su participación en el Programa de Reparación y Reemplazo de Vivienda.
    • Asistencia para vivienda temporal basada en las necesidades individuales de los inquilinos y en su participación en el programa de Reparación y Reemplazo de Vivienda.
    • También se puede rendir consideración sobre la adquisición de unidades de viviendas sustancialmente afectadas para realizar la reconstrucción en sitio o adquirir propiedades cuando las originales estén sustancialmente afectadas.
    Esta actividad no tendrá un impacto significativo sobre el medio ambiente debido a las siguientes medidas de mitigación que se tomarán para minimizar los impactos adversos:
    Opción A: las casas que se reconstruyan en su ubicación original se elevarán de acuerdo con los requisitos federales y / o estatales.
    Opción B: las viviendas afectadas pueden reubicarse en una nueva área dentro de la propiedad actual desarrollada con posible elevación según los requerimientos de la llanura inundable.
    Opción C: referir al propietario del hogar al Programa de Compra Voluntaria de Viviendas.
    La alternativa de no accionar se rechazó porque el no tomar acción alguna no le proporcionara a los residentes asistencia financiera para reconstruir y lograr recuperarse del huracán Michael.
    Aunque el proyecto puede estar ubicado en la llanura inundable de 100 años y / o humedales, las mejoras no pueden llevarse a cabo en ningún otro lugar debido al alcance del proyecto. Por lo tanto, se ha determinado que no hay otras alternativas viables que no sea el proceder con la labor definida.
    Las mejoras propuestas se ajustarán a las normas de protección aplicables sobre llanuras inundables. La acción propuesta no afectará los valores naturales o beneficiosos de las llanuras inundables, y los residentes de la comunidad se beneficiarán del proyecto. Si no se proporcionan estas mejoras, será difícil para los residentes recuperarse del huracán Michael.
    Este aviso tiene tres propósitos principales. En primer lugar, otorgar la oportunidad de expresar sus preocupaciones y ofrecer información acerca de esas zonas a las personas que puedan ser afectadas por las actividades realizadas en las llanuras inundables y / o humedales y las que tengan interés en proteger el medio ambiente natural. En segundo lugar, un programa adecuado de avisos públicos puede ser un importante instrumento de educación pública y puede facilitar, y mejorar los esfuerzos federales para reducir los riesgos e impactos asociados con la ocupación y modificación de estas áreas especiales. En tercer lugar, por cuestiones de justicia, cuando el gobierno federal determina que participará en acciones que se lleven a cabo en llanuras inundables y / o humedales, debe informar a quienes pueden estar en mayor o continuo riesgo.
    DEO debe recibir los comentarios el 11 de Septiembre de 2020 o antes. Puede enviar sus comentarios por correo electrónico a: HurricaneMichael@deo.myflorida.com o por correo a:
    Attention: Rebuild Florida
    Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
    107 E. Madison St.
    MSC-400
    Tallahassee, Florida, 32399
    Puede encontrar una descripción completa del proyecto en línea en el enlace RebuildFlorida.gov.
    Si necesita información adicional o tiene preguntas, comuníquese con Mark “Tony” Murray, gerente ambiental, en Mark.Murray@deo.myflorida.com o al 850-717-0701.
    Reginald Dixon, Director
    Departamento de Oportunidades Económicas de Florida
    Oficina de Recuperación de Desastre