NOTICE TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS
The Liberty County Board of County Commissioners will receive sealed bids from any qualified person, company or corporation interested in providing construction services for the following project:
County Road 379 – Mary Branch Bridge Repair
The bridge repair project on County Road 379 over Mary Branch (Bridge # 560033) is located south of Bristol. The repairs to be included include undermining, installing new signs, bridge piling repair and cleaning and painting bridge structure. The repairs will be directed by the County in accordance with the design plans and latest bridge inspection report.
Plans and specifications can be obtained at Dewberry Engineers Inc., 20684 Central Avenue East, Blountstown, Florida 32424. For questions, please contact Noah Byler at (850) 674-3300 or nbyler@dewberry.com. The bid must conform to Section 287.133(3) Florida Statutes, on public entity crimes.
Completion date for this project will be 90 days from the date of the Notice to Proceed presented to the successful bidder.
All bidders shall be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation per Section 2-1 of the F.D.O.T. Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2025 edition for: Grading, Drainage and Grassing, Seeding and Sodding.
Liquidated damages for failure to complete the project on the specified date will be set at $200.00 per day.
Please indicate on the envelope that this is a sealed bid, for “County Road 379 – Mary Branch Bridge Repair.”
Bids will be received until 4:30 P.M. (EST) on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at the Liberty County Clerk’s Office, Liberty County Courthouse, 10818 NW SR 20, Bristol, FL 32321, and will be opened and read aloud on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:30 P.M. (EST) at the Liberty County Clerk’s Office. The Bid will be awarded to the lowest responsive, qualified bidder.
Cost for hard-copy Plans and Specifications will be $50.00 per set and is non-refundable. Checks should be made payable to DEWBERRY ENGINEERS INC. Digital copies will be available free of charge.
The Liberty County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids. All Bids shall remain firm for a period of sixty days after the opening. All bidders shall comply with all applicable State and local laws concerning licensing registration and regulation of contractors doing business to the State of Florida.
RESPONSIBLE VENDOR DETERMINATION
Respondent is hereby notified that Section 287.05701, Florida Statutes, requires that the County may not request documentation of or consider a vendor’s social, political, or ideological interests when determining if the vendor is a responsible vendor.
Notice of Public Comments and Intent to Apply for CDBG-DR Grant Funds Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair
Program for the 2023 and 2024 Storms
Florida Commerce’s Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program has been allocated $400 million to fund infrastructure restoration and improvement projects in communities impacted by the 2023 and 2024 Storms (Hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene, Milton and the 2024 North Florida Tornadoes). The funding is provided by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program to address unmet disaster recovery needs related to damage from the 2023 and 2024 Storms. Eligible counties and municipalities located in 2023 and 2024 Storms’ Most Impacted and Distressed (MID) areas are eligible to apply for funding.
The City of Bristol, Florida anticipates applying for Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program in the amount of Seven Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($787,500.00) provided by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist in the recovery efforts from the 2023 and 2024 storms. Funding will be administered by Florida Commerce.
This public notice is to solicit citizen comments on the proposed project. The public comment period begins on September 12, 2025, and ends on September 22, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST. For information on this public notice or project or to provide comments on the proposed project, please contact Robin Hatcher, Bristol City Clerk via email at rmh.cityofbristol@fairpoint.net.
The City of Bristol has selected the project that best meets the requirements of the Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program.
Project: Bristol Sewer Improvements (Cost to the City of Bristol $0.00)
- The proposed improvements will convert the Freeman Road area from a pump-dependent low-pressure sewer system to a more reliable gravity-based system. This transition will significantly reduce the risk of service interruptions during storm-related power outages and improve the system’s overall resilience to extreme weather events. By implementing these upgrades, the city aims to safeguard public health, ensure uninterrupted wastewater service for residents, and lower ongoing maintenance requirements.
The program guidelines for the Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program are available on the Florida Commerce website.
This public notice and comment period is being conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure accessibility to all. Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this public notification is asked to reach out to Robin Hatcher at 850-643-2261 or rmh.cityofbristol@fairpoint.net. If you are hearing, speech impaired, or need other accommodations, please contact Robin Hatcher using Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, which can provide many different services including Spanish to English translation.
The City of Bristol is committed to fair housing and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability or familial status.
The City of Bristol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages participation from minority-owned, women-owned and Section 3 businesses.
Aviso de Comentarios Públicos e Intención de Solicitar Fondos de Subvención CDBG-DR Programa de Reparación de Infraestructura Rebuild Florida para las Tormentas de 2023 y 2024
El Programa de Reparación de Infraestructura Rebuild Florida de Florida Commerce ha recibido una asignación de $400 millones para financiar proyectos de restauración y mejora de infraestructura en comunidades afectadas por las tormentas de 2023 y 2024 (huracanes Idalia, Debby, Helene, Milton y los tornados del norte de Florida en 2024). Estos fondos son proporcionados por el Programa de Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario – Recuperación ante Desastres del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos, con el fin de atender necesidades de recuperación no cubiertas relacionadas con los daños ocasionados por dichas tormentas. Los condados y municipios ubicados en las áreas Más Impactadas y Afectadas de las tormentas de 2023 y 2024 son elegibles para solicitar estos fondos.
La Ciudad de Bristol, Florida, anticipa solicitar fondos del Programa de Reparación de Infraestructura Rebuild Florida por un monto de Setecientos Ochenta y Siete Mil Quinientos Dólares ($787,500.00), proporcionados por HUD, para apoyar los esfuerzos de recuperación tras las tormentas de 2023 y 2024. Los fondos serán administrados por Florida Commerce.
Este aviso público tiene como objetivo solicitar comentarios ciudadanos sobre el proyecto propuesto. El período de comentarios públicos comienza el 12 de septiembre de 2025 y finaliza el 22 de septiembre de 2025 a las 4:30 PM EST. Para obtener información sobre este aviso público o el proyecto, o para enviar comentarios, comuníquese con Robin Hatcher, Secretaria de la Ciudad de Bristol, al correo electrónico rmh.cityofbristol@fairpoint.net.
La Ciudad de Bristol ha seleccionado el proyecto que mejor cumple con los requisitos del Programa
de Reparación de Infraestructura Rebuild Florida.
Proyecto: Mejoras al Sistema de Alcantarillado de Bristol (Costo para la Ciudad de Bristol:
$0.00)
- Las mejoras propuestas convertirán el área de Freeman Road de un sistema de alcantarillado de baja presión dependiente de bombas a un sistema más confiable basado en gravedad. Esta transición reducirá significativamente el riesgo de interrupciones del servicio durante cortes de energía relacionados con tormentas y mejorará la resiliencia general del sistema ante eventos climáticos extremos. Con estas mejoras, la ciudad busca proteger la salud pública, garantizar un servicio continuo de aguas residuales para los residentes y reducir los costos de mantenimiento a largo plazo.
Las directrices del programa están disponibles en el sitio web de Florida Commerce.
Este aviso público y período de comentarios se lleva a cabo conforme a las disposiciones de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades para garantizar la accesibilidad para todos. Cualquier persona que requiera adaptaciones especiales para participar en este proceso debe comunicarse con Robin Hatcher al 850-643-2261 o rmh.cityofbristol@fairpoint.net. Si usted tiene discapacidad
auditiva, del habla u otra necesidad de adaptación, comuníquese con Robin Hatcher utilizando el Servicio de Retransmisión de Florida marcando 7-1-1, el cual ofrece diversos servicios, incluyendo traducción de español a inglés.
La Ciudad de Bristol está comprometida con la vivienda justa y no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, religión, discapacidad o estado familiar.
La Ciudad de Bristol es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y fomenta la participación de empresas propiedad de minorías, mujeres y negocios de la Sección 3.
Notice of Public Comments and Intent to Apply for CDBG-DR Grant Funds – Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program for the 2023 and 2024 Storms
Florida Commerce’s Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program has been allocated $400 million to fund infrastructure restoration and improvement projects in communities impacted by the 2023 and 2024 Storms (Hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene, Milton and the 2024 North Florida Tornadoes). The funding is provided by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program to address unmet disaster recovery needs related to damage from the 2023 and 2024 Storms. Eligible counties and municipalities located in 2023 and 2024 Storms’ Most Impacted and Distressed (MID) areas are eligible to apply for funding.
Liberty County, Florida anticipates applying for Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program in the amount of One Million Forty Three Thousand Five Hundred Eighteen Dollars ($1,043,518.00) provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist in the recovery efforts from the 2023 and 2024 storms. Funding will be administered by Florida Commerce.
This public notice is to solicit citizen comments on the proposed project. The public comment period begins on September 12, 2025, and ends on September 22, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST. For information on this public notice or project or to provide comments on the proposed project, please contact Jace Ford, Liberty County Clerk of Court via email at jford@libertyclerk.com.
Liberty County has selected the project that best meets the requirements of the Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program.
Project: Bristol Boat Ramp Improvements (Cost to Liberty County $0.00)
- Improvements would include resurfacing and widening the existing boat ramp to accommodate higher volumes of traffic, installing floating docks to provide convenient and safe boat launching, mitigation for erosion by installing sheet – piles and riprap, upgrading the lighting system, and improving the parking lot.
The program guidelines for the Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program are available on the Florida Commerce website.
This public notice and comment period is being conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure accessibility to all. Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this public notification is asked to reach out to Jace Ford at 850-643-2215 or jford@libertyclerk.com. If you are hearing, speech impaired, or need other accommodations, please contact Jace Ford using Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, which can provide many different services including Spanish to English translation.
Liberty County is committed to fair housing and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability or familial status.
Liberty County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages participation from minority-owned, women-owned and Section 3 businesses.
Aviso de Comentarios Públicos e Intención de Solicitar Fondos de Subvención CDBG-DR Programa de Reparación de Infraestructura Rebuild Florida para las Tormentas de 2023 y 2024
El Programa de Reparación de Infraestructura Rebuild Florida de Florida Commerce ha recibido una asignación de $400 millones para financiar proyectos de restauración y mejora de infraestructura en comunidades afectadas por las tormentas de 2023 y 2024 (huracanes Idalia, Debby, Helene, Milton y los tornados del norte de Florida en 2024). Estos fondos son proporcionados por el Programa de Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario – Recuperación ante Desastres del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos, con el fin de atender necesidades de recuperación no cubiertas relacionadas con los daños causados por dichas tormentas. Los condados y municipios ubicados en las áreas de Mayor Impacto y Necesidad de las tormentas de 2023 y 2024 son elegibles para solicitar estos fondos.
El Condado de Liberty, Florida, anticipa solicitar fondos del Programa de Reparación de Infraestructura Rebuild Florida por un monto de Un Millón Cuarenta y Tres Mil Quinientos Dieciocho Dólares ($1,043,518.00), proporcionados por HUD para apoyar los esfuerzos de recuperación tras las tormentas de 2023 y 2024. Los fondos serán administrados por Florida Commerce.
Este aviso público tiene como objetivo solicitar comentarios ciudadanos sobre el proyecto propuesto. El período de comentarios públicos comienza el 12 de septiembre de 2025 y finaliza el 22 de septiembre de 2025 a las 4:30 PM EST. Para obtener información sobre este aviso o el proyecto, o para enviar comentarios, comuníquese con Jace Ford, Secretario del Tribunal del Condado de Liberty, por correo electrónico a jford@libertyclerk.com.
El Condado de Liberty ha seleccionado el proyecto que mejor cumple con los requisitos del Programa de Reparación de Infraestructura Rebuild Florida.
Proyecto: Mejoras en el Muelle de Botes de Bristol (Costo para el Condado de Liberty: $0.00)
- Las mejoras incluyen el repavimentado y ensanchamiento de la rampa existente para acomodar mayor volumen de tráfico, instalación de muelles flotantes para facilitar y hacer más seguro el lanzamiento de embarcaciones, mitigación de erosión mediante pilotes de lámina y escollera, modernización del sistema de iluminación y mejoras en el estacionamiento.
Las directrices del programa están disponibles en el sitio web de Florida Commerce.
Este aviso público y período de comentarios se realiza conforme a las disposiciones de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades para garantizar la accesibilidad para todos. Cualquier persona que requiera adaptaciones especiales para participar en este aviso público debe comunicarse con Jace Ford al 850-643-2215 o jford@libertyclerk.com. Si usted tiene impedimentos auditivos, del habla u otras necesidades de accesibilidad, comuníquese con Jace Ford utilizando el Servicio de Retransmisión de Florida marcando 7-1-1, el cual ofrece diversos servicios, incluyendo traducción de español a inglés.
El Condado de Liberty está comprometido con la vivienda justa y no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, religión, discapacidad o estado familiar.
El Condado de Liberty es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades y fomenta la participación de empresas propiedad de minorías, mujeres y negocios de la Sección 3.
Notice of Public Comments and Intent to Apply for CDBG-DR Grant Funds – Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program for the 2023 and 2024 Storms
Florida Commerce’s Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program has been allocated $400 million to fund infrastructure restoration and improvement projects in communities impacted by the 2023 and 2024 Storms (Hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene, Milton and the 2024 North Florida Tornadoes). The funding is provided by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program to address unmet disaster recovery needs related to damage from the 2023 and 2024 Storms. Eligible counties and municipalities located in 2023 and 2024 Storms’ Most Impacted and Distressed (MID) areas are eligible to apply for funding.
The City of Bristol, Florida anticipates applying for Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program in the amount of Seven Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($787,500.00) provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist in the recovery efforts from the 2023 and 2024 storms. Funding will be administered by Florida Commerce.
This public notice is to solicit citizen comments on the proposed project. The public comment period begins on September 12, 2025, and ends on September 22, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST. For information on this public notice or project or to provide comments on the proposed project, please contact Robin Hatcher, Bristol City Clerk via email at rmh.cityofbristol@fairpoint.net.
The City of Bristol has selected the project that best meets the requirements of the Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program.
Project: Bristol Sewer Improvements (Cost to the City of Bristol $0.00)
- The proposed improvements will convert the Freeman Road area from a pump-dependent low-pressure sewer system to a more reliable gravity-based system. This transition will significantly reduce the risk of service interruptions during storm-related power outages and improve the system’s overall resilience to extreme weather events. By implementing these upgrades, the city aims to safeguard public health, ensure uninterrupted wastewater service for residents, and lower ongoing maintenance requirements.
The program guidelines for the Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program are available on the Florida Commerce website.
This public notice and comment period is being conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure accessibility to all. Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this public notification is asked to reach out to Robin Hatcher at 850-643-2261 or rmh.cityofbristol@fairpoint.net. If you are hearing, speech impaired, or need other accommodations, please contact Robin Hatcher using Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, which can provide many different services including Spanish to English translation.
The City of Bristol is committed to fair housing and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability or familial status.
The City of Bristol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages participation from minority-owned, women-owned and Section 3 businesses.
Aviso de Comentarios Públicos e Intención de Solicitar Fondos de Subvención CDBG-DR Programa de Reparación de Infraestructura Rebuild Florida para las Tormentas de 2023 y 2024
El Programa de Reparación de Infraestructura Rebuild Florida de Florida Commerce ha recibido una asignación de $400 millones para financiar proyectos de restauración y mejora de infraestructura en comunidades afectadas por las tormentas de 2023 y 2024 (huracanes Idalia, Debby, Helene, Milton y los tornados del norte de Florida en 2024). Estos fondos son proporcionados por el Programa de Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario – Recuperación ante Desastres del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos, con el fin de atender necesidades de recuperación no cubiertas relacionadas con los daños ocasionados por dichas tormentas. Los condados y municipios ubicados en las áreas Más Impactadas y Afectadas de las tormentas de 2023 y 2024 son elegibles para solicitar estos fondos.
La Ciudad de Bristol, Florida, anticipa solicitar fondos del Programa de Reparación de Infraestructura Rebuild Florida por un monto de Setecientos Ochenta y Siete Mil Quinientos Dólares ($787,500.00), proporcionados por HUD, para apoyar los esfuerzos de recuperación tras las tormentas de 2023 y 2024. Los fondos serán administrados por Florida Commerce.
Este aviso público tiene como objetivo solicitar comentarios ciudadanos sobre el proyecto propuesto. El período de comentarios públicos comienza el 12 de septiembre de 2025 y finaliza el 22 de septiembre de 2025 a las 4:30 PM EST. Para obtener información sobre este aviso público o el proyecto, o para enviar comentarios, comuníquese con Robin Hatcher, Secretaria de la Ciudad de Bristol, al correo electrónico rmh.cityofbristol@fairpoint.net.
La Ciudad de Bristol ha seleccionado el proyecto que mejor cumple con los requisitos del Programa de Reparación de Infraestructura Rebuild Florida.
Proyecto: Mejoras al Sistema de Alcantarillado de Bristol (Costo para la Ciudad de Bristol: $0.00)
- Las mejoras propuestas convertirán el área de Freeman Road de un sistema de alcantarillado de baja presión dependiente de bombas a un sistema más confiable basado en gravedad. Esta transición reducirá significativamente el riesgo de interrupciones del servicio durante cortes de energía relacionados con tormentas y mejorará la resiliencia general del sistema ante eventos climáticos extremos. Con estas mejoras, la ciudad busca proteger la salud pública, garantizar un servicio continuo de aguas residuales para los residentes y reducir los costos de mantenimiento a largo plazo.
Las directrices del programa están disponibles en el sitio web de Florida Commerce.
Este aviso público y período de comentarios se lleva a cabo conforme a las disposiciones de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades para garantizar la accesibilidad para todos. Cualquier persona que requiera adaptaciones especiales para participar en este proceso debe comunicarse con Robin Hatcher al 850-643-2261 o rmh.cityofbristol@fairpoint.net. Si usted tiene discapacidad auditiva, del habla u otra necesidad de adaptación, comuníquese con Robin Hatcher utilizando el Servicio de Retransmisión de Florida marcando 7-1-1, el cual ofrece diversos servicios, incluyendo traducción de español a inglés.
La Ciudad de Bristol está comprometida con la vivienda justa y no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, religión, discapacidad o estado familiar.
La Ciudad de Bristol es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y fomenta la participación de empresas propiedad de minorías, mujeres y negocios de la Sección 3.
Citizen Advisory Task Force Meeting Notice – English
Citizen Advisory Task Force Meeting Notice – Spanish
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – LEGAL SERVICES
The Liberty County Board of County Commissioners will receive proposals until 4 p.m. E.S.T. on October 4, 2024 at the office of: Daniel R. Stanley, Liberty County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, P.O. Box 399/10818 NW SR 20; Bristol, Florida 32321. For questions related to this proposal please contact Clerk Daniel Stanley at dstanley@libertyclerk.com or (850) 643-2215.
All proposals shall be from members in good standing with the Florida Bar. Please provide one original and five copies of this proposal. Liberty County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, with or without cause, to waive technicalities, or to accept proposals which, in its sole judgment best serve the needs of the county. All proposals will be marked on the outside of a sealed envelope: RFP – LEGAL SERVICES
Proposals will address the following legal services:
1) A monthly flat fee for the furnishing of legal services, advice, development of resolutions and ordinances, assistance in policy revision, attendance at meetings, and for legal correspondence for the Liberty County Board of County Commissioners for all non-litigation matters not to exceed $42,000.00 per year.
2) An hourly rate for legal services furnished to Liberty County Board of County Commissioners for all of its litigation matters not to exceed $150.00 per hour. Litigation matters are defined as all matters for which a formal complaint or action has been filed in a county, state, or federal court, or with any administrative agency.
All proposals will include the following:
- Complete name
- Experience in County, State, and Governmental Law
- Experience in Administrative Law
- Experience in Civil Law
- Number of years in practice
- Number of years in trial practice
- Appellate experience
- Litigation experience
- Support
- Price
Packets will be prepared and the Liberty County Board of County Commissioners will review all proposals at an open special meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00 p.m., E.S.T. in the Courtroom of the Liberty County Courthouse. All applicants will be interviewed by the Board that night. The Attorney will be selected and begin work the night of the regular Board meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. E.S.T.
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS
FOR THE 2024 GENERAL ELECTION
Please see the attached document for the following proposed amendments and revisions to the Florida Constitution will be on the General Election ballot on November 5, 2024.
Public Service Announcement
Meeting Announcement
The Apalachee Regional Planning Council announces a meeting to which all persons are invited.
What: The Regional Rural Transportation Plan’s (RRTP) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
When: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Where: Calhoun County Senior Citizens Association Center, 16859 Cayson St., Blountstown, FL 32424
Time: 1:30 p.m. CDT / 2:30 p.m. EDT
The agenda is to review the list of compiled projects and begin to determine priority projects for short and long-term project lists.
If you are unable to attend the meeting in person and would like to attend virtually, then please contact Mary O’Brien, Regional Transportation Planning Manager at Apalachee Regional Planning Council, at 850-312-3708 or by email at MOBrien@arpc.org at least 48 hours in advance.
Participation is asked for without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to contact Mary O-Brien, Apalachee Regional Planning Council Manager, at least 48 hours before the meeting at the contact information listed above.
For additional information on this meeting or the RRTP contact Mary O’Brien.
Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Citizen Advisory Task Force Meeting & First Public Hearing Notice
LIBERTY COUNTY, FLORIDA
Liberty County is considering applying to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for FFY 2023 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The County is eligible to apply for up to $700,000 in the neighborhood revitalization, commercial revitalization and housing rehabilitation categories and up to $1.5 million in the economic development category. Construction activities funded through the CDBG Program must meet one of the following National Objectives:
- Provide benefit to low- and moderate-income persons;
- Prevent or eliminate slum or blight conditions; or
- Meet a need of recent origin having a particular urgency.
The types of activities that CDBG funds may be used for include constructing stormwater ponds, paving roads and sidewalks, installing sewer and water lines, building a community center or park, making improvements to a sewage treatment plant, and rehabilitating low-income homes. Additional information regarding the range of activities that could be funded will be provided at the public hearing.
In developing a CDBG application, Liberty County must plan to minimize displacement of persons as a result of the activities. In addition, the County is required to develop a plan to assist displaced persons.
A Citizen Advisory Task Force (CATF) Meeting will be held on September 4, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center located at 10405 NW Theo Jacobs Way, Bristol, FL, to discuss community needs and make project recommendations.
A Public Hearing to obtain citizen comment concerning the County’s economic and community development needs will be held in the courtroom of the Liberty County Courthouse at 10818 NW, SR-20, Bristol, FL, on September 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
The CATF meeting and public hearing are being conducted in handicapped accessible locations. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the hearing is asked to advise the County at least five days before the hearing.
For more information concerning the public hearing, or to request special accommodation, please contact Teresa Stossel, Grants and Special Projects Coordinator, at (850) 693-8932 or tstossel@libertybocc.com. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact Liberty County using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800) 955-8771 (TTY) or 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice).
Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact Teresa Stossel, Grants and Special Projects Coordinator, at (850) 693-8932 or tstossel@libertybocc.com at least five days prior to the hearing and an interpreter will be provided.
Subvención en bloque para el desarrollo comunitario de ciudades pequeñas (CDBG)
Reunión del grupo de trabajo de asesoramiento ciudadano
& Aviso de primera audiencia pública
CONDADO DE LIBERTAD, FLORIDA
Condado de libertad está considerando solicitar al Departamento de Oportunidades Económicas de Florida una subvención en bloque para el desarrollo comunitario de ciudades pequeñas (CDBG) para el año fiscal 2023. El Condado es elegible para solicitar hasta $700,000 en las categorías de revitalización de vecindarios, revitalización comercial y rehabilitación de viviendas y hasta $1.5 millones en la categoría de desarrollo económico. Las actividades de construcción financiadas a través del Programa CDBG deben cumplir uno de los siguientes Objetivos Nacionales:
- Proporcionar beneficios a personas de ingresos bajos y moderados;
- Prevenir o eliminar condiciones de barrios marginales o de deterioro; o
- Satisfacer una necesidad de origen reciente que tiene una urgencia particular.
Los tipos de actividades para las que se pueden utilizar los fondos CDBG incluyen la construcción de estanques de aguas pluviales, pavimentación de caminos y aceras, instalación de tuberías de agua y alcantarillado, construcción de un centro o parque comunitario, mejoras a una planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales y rehabilitación de viviendas de bajos ingresos. En la audiencia pública se proporcionará información adicional sobre la variedad de actividades que podrían financiarse.
Al desarrollar una aplicación CDBG, Condado de libertad debe planificar para minimizar el desplazamiento de personas como resultado de las actividades. Además, el Condado Se requiere desarrollar un plan para ayudar a las personas desplazadas.
A Reunión del Grupo de Trabajo de Asesoramiento Ciudadano (CATF) se llevará a cabo el 4 de septiembre de 2024, a las 9:00 a. m. en el Centro Cívico Veterans Memorial ubicado en 10405 NW Theo Jacobs Way, Bristol, FL, para discutir las necesidades de la comunidad y hacer recomendaciones de proyectos.
A PAGpúblico hpendiente para obtener comentarios de los ciudadanos sobre la del condado Las necesidades económicas y de desarrollo comunitario se llevarán a cabo en el sala del tribunal del condado de Liberty en 10818 NW, SR-20, Bristol, FL, el 5 de septiembre de 2024 a las 6:00 p.m.
La reunión y audiencia pública del CATF se llevan a cabo en lugares accesibles para discapacitados. De conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, cualquier persona que requiera adaptaciones especiales para participar en la audiencia debe informar al Condado al menos cinco días antes de la audiencia.
Para obtener más información sobre la audiencia pública o para solicitar adaptaciones especiales, comuníquese con Teresa Stossel, Coordinadora de Becas y Proyectos Especiales, al (850) 693-8932 o tstossel@libertybocc.com. Si tiene problemas de audición o del habla, por favor contactar al condado de Liberty utilizando el Servicio de retransmisión de Florida, 1(800) 955-8771 (TTY) o 1(800) 955-8770 (voz).
Cualquier persona que no hable inglés y desee asistir a la audiencia pública debe comunicarse con Teresa Stossel, Coordinadora de Becas y Proyectos Especiales, al (850) 693-8932 o tstossel@libertybocc.com al menos cinco días antes de la audiencia y se proporcionará un intérprete.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A COUNTY ORDINANCE
Notice is given that the Liberty County Board of County Commission proposes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-1
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING A NEW CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR LIBERTY COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF AMENDING SUCH CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A public hearing on the ordinance will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 6 p.m. (ET), or as soon thereafter as it can be considered, at the Liberty County Courthouse located 10818 NW SR 20, Bristol, FL 32321. The public is invited to attend the public hearing. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. Any person wishing to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings. For that purpose, such person 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. The ordinance may be inspected during normal business hours at the Liberty County Clerk office in the Liberty County Courthouse, which is located at 10818 NW SR 20 Bristol, Florida 32321.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the County’s Clerk’s Office at (850) 643-2215 at least 48 hours prior to the date of the hearing.