For Apalachicola Water Bill

NOTICE OF SPECIAL/LOCAL LEGISLATION
Notice is hereby given of intent to apply to the Florida Legislature, in the 2026 Regular Session or any special or extended legislative sessions, for the passage of an act relating to Apalachicola Water and Sewer District, Franklin County; providing a district charter; providing definitions; describing boundaries; providing for a district board; providing powers of the district and district board; providing for the transfer of assets, assumption of all lawful debts and other obligations, and continuation of contracts by district; providing an effective date.

 

For the Port St. Joe Port Authority:

NOTICE OF SPECIAL/LOCAL LEGISLATION
Notice is hereby given of intent to apply to the Florida Legislature, in the 2026 Regular Session or any special or extended legislative sessions, for the passage of an act relating to Port St. Joe Port Authority; expanding the boundaries of the authority to include Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, and Liberty Counties and revising the membership of the governing body of the authority to reflect the expanded boundaries; providing for transition; providing an effective date.

Exciting News!

Please be advised that the DW Wilson Complex will be undergoing a lighting upgrade project to improve safety and functionality for the community.

Facility Closure Dates:

📅 January 26, 2026 – March 15, 2026

(Dates are subject to change if delays occur.)

During this time, the complex will be unavailable for public use.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these important improvements. This upgrade will enhance the experience for all users once the complex reopens.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Fonda Davis, Sr.

Director of Parks and Recreation.

 

FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has received the subgrant application for Franklin County’s Island View Park parking area repair due to damages from Hurricane Michael (DR-4399-FL PW 01268 PN 81073).  Pursuant to Executive Order 11988 and 44 CFR Part 9.12, final notice is hereby given of FEMA’s intent to provide funding for this project under the Public Assistance (PA) Program.

An initial disaster-wide Public Notice was published October 30, 2018, for Hurricane Michael.  Comments and other information received were fully evaluated by FEMA along with evaluation of social, economic, environmental, and safety considerations. This notice serves as a project-specific final notice for FEMA’s funding action located within the floodplain.

Funding for the project will be conditional upon compliance with all applicable federal, tribal, state and local laws, regulations, floodplain standards, permit requirements and conditions. This action complies with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements.

Responsible Entity:                       FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Program

Applicant:                                              Franklin County

Project Title(s):                                   PA-04-FL-4399-PW-01268 [81073]; Island View Park E of Carrabelle

Location of Proposed Work:   GPS: (29.85360, -84.65387)

Floodplain:                                            Project is located in the VE Zone, otherwise known as the Coastal High Hazard Area, per Franklin County FIRM Panel # 112037C0435G dated 10/10/2024.

Proposed Work and Purpose: This project was previously posted for public comment on 05/13/2020. Franklin County repaired the East and West piers, miscellaneous systems, and parking area, including hazard mitigation measures to the piers and sidewalks. It has since been amended to capture the Scope of Work as it was performed, which entailed upgrading the parking area with asphalt as an improved project. This Final Public Notice has been updated to include the parking area improvements captured in the amended project.

The applicant removed damaged concrete pavers and resurfaced the 7,291 sq. ft. parking area with asphalt as an improved project. The mitigation measures utilized in pier repairs and the resurfaced parking area promote the parks intended purpose providing recreational and beneficial value to the community.

Project Alternatives:                     The no action alternative has been considered.  This alternative is not practicable due to the social, economic, and recreational resources the community would lose by abandoning the park. Alternate locations were not considered as the piers, and associated facilities are functionally dependent upon their locations within the costal floodplain.

Comments:                                           This will serve as the final public notice regarding the above-described action funded by the FEMA PA program.  Interested persons may submit comments, questions, or request a map of this specific project by writing to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 4, 3005 Chamblee-Tucker Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30341 or by emailing FEMA-R4EHP-FLORIDA@fema.dhs.gov. Comments should be sent in writing with the subject line FL-4399-PW-01268, Franklin County at the above address within 15 days of the date of this notice.

MEETING DATE: 2/26/2026

TIME: 9:00 A.M (E.S.T.)

LOCATION: Franklin County School District Office, 85 School Rd., Eastpoint Fl. 32320

(NOTE) One or More Elected Officials from the same board may be present.

MEMBERSHIP:

The duly appointed Board of Directors are as follows:

1. Franklin County Board of County Commissioners: Commissioner Jessica Varnes Ward

2. Franklin County Sheriff’s Office: Colonel Dwayne Coulter

3. Franklin County School District: Board Member Melonie Inzetta

4. City of Apalachicola: Commissioner Adriane Elliott

5. City of Carrabelle: Mayor Sebrina Brown

6. Eastpoint Water & Sewer: Commissioner Colton Sapp

AGENDA:

9:00 A.M. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance & Opening Prayer-Chairwoman Elliot

9:15 A.M. Team Franklin Board Member-Communication & Community Messaging- Board Member-Melanie Inzetta

9:30 A. M. “Upward Communities Lead Negotiation Team Legal Update& Member Perspective:

Legal Counsel Update & Next Steps-Fred Springer, Bryant, Miller, & Olive via Zoom

Chair Person-George Wilkerson-

10:30 A.M. “Upward Communities Update-” CEO Jason Roberts via Zoom

11:45 A.M. Public Comment & Meeting Adjournment-Chairwoman Elliot

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MEETING DATE: 11/14/2025

TIME: 9:00A.M (E.S.T.)

LOCATION: Franklin County School District Office, 85 School Rd., Eastpoint Fl. 32320

(NOTE) One or More Elected Officials from the same board may be present.

 

MEMBERSHIP:

The duly appointed Board of Directors are as follows:

1. Franklin County Board of County Commissioners: Commissioner Jessica Varnes Ward

2. Franklin County Sheriff’s Office: Colonel Dwayne Coulter

3. Franklin County School District: Board Member Melonie Inzetta

4. City of Apalachicola: Commissioner Adriane Elliott

5. City of Carrabelle: Mayor Sebrina Brown

6. Eastpoint Water & Sewer: Commissioner Colton Sapp

 

AGENDA:

 

9:00 A.M. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance & Opening Prayer-Chairwoman Elliot

9:10 A.M. Introduction & Welcome- Public/Board Member Comment-Bill Williams

9:15 A.M. BOCC Chairman Ricky Jones/Vice Chairman Jessica Varnes Ward –

Economic Development Council -Appointee Introduction & Update

1. Tami Ray-Hutchinson- (City of Apalachicola)

2. Paige Joseph- (City of Carrabelle)

3. Kim Council- (BOCC-At-Large Eastpoint)

Organizational/Structure & Roles Discussion

QTI & Federal Opportunity Zone-BOCC designation update

SHIP Advisory Board-designation update

Apalachee Regional Planning Council-Strategic Plan

9:45 A.M. Unsolicited Proposal Review Committee Update-Bill Williams

1. Review Committee Meeting held 11/6/2025

2. F.S. 255.065 Public Private Partnership-Miller, Olive, & Bryant PA review

3. Team Franklin-Unsolicited RFP Policy

4. Upward Communities Proposal Review

5. Recommended Board Action-Proposal Meets required “Qualifying Project” Status

6. Recommended Board Action-Motion to Accept “Initial Stage” of Negotiations

7. Recommend Board Action-Assign Select Negotiations Team

8. Recommend Board Action-Engage Bryant, Miller, Olive Legal Analysis

9. Recommend Board Action-RPE Motion to Proceed Directly with Unsolicited Bid “Without” seeking additional RFP submittals as outlined in F.S. and begin project delivery and review negotiations.

10:15 A.M. AIRPORT BOARD UPDATE & STRATEGY DISCUSSION

Franklin County-Airport Operations & Economic Development Board-

1. George Wilkerson & Steve Kerchbaum 2.

2. City of Carrabelle-Airport Authority-Bert Bolt

10:30-Team Franklin Community Outreach & Education Workshop/Forums (Dates/Locations) -Roundtable Discussion-Chairwomen Elliot

11:00 A.M. Executive Sub-Committee Updates:

1. Billy Fuentes-Infrastructure

2. David Huges-Academic Excellence

3. William Zester-Hospital & Allied Health

4. Appointment Recommendations & Applicant Appointment-Economic Development

5. Gloria Salinard-Land Use & Development

6. Donnie Maddox-Airport Operations & Economic/Land Development

11:30 A.M. Public Comment & Meeting Adjourned

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: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Where: Virtual on Microsoft Teams

Time:   1:00 p.m. CT / 2:00 p.m. ET

This is a special TAC workshop to review the Transportation Alternative Set-Aside Program (TA) project submission rankings. The agenda will be posted on the RRTP website a week in advance. https://www.arpc.org/regional-rural-transportation-plan

If you would like to attend, 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 Transportation 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.

 

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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, February 05, 2026
Where: Calhoun County Public Library, 17731 NE Pear Street, Blountstown, FL 32424
Time: 1:30 p.m. CT / 2:30 p.m. ET

This is a regularly scheduled meeting of the TAC. The agenda will be posted on the RRTP website a week in advance. https://www.arpc.org/regional-rural-transportation-plan

If you are unable to attend the meeting in person and would like to attend virtually, 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 Transportation 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.

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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, November 6, 2025

Where: Calhoun County Public Library, 17731 NE Pear Street, Blountstown, FL 32424

Time:   1:30 p.m. CDT / 2:30 p.m. EDT

This is a regularly scheduled meeting of the TAC. The agenda will be posted on the RRTP website a week in advance. https://www.arpc.org/regional-rural-transportation-plan

If you are unable to attend the meeting in person and would like to attend virtually,  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 Transportation 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.