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4B THE PALM BEACH POST MONDAY, JULY 15, 2002 A Permits try to keep up with construction in Port St. Lucie fears homeowners will start building fences willy-nilly if they learn the city does not regulate them. enced, dependable contractors should be able to start construction on homes and additions without having to wait for the city to review plans. It takes a plans examiner a few weeks to review the blueprints, utility or septic tank plan and drainage plan before a builder can start work on a new home. If the city deleted that review stage for proven builders and allowed the engineer's seal to serve as liability for any mistakes, new homes could be under way the day a permit application is assembled in many cases.

Members of the city council, who ultimately must approve the fence and shed revisions, are divided on the proposal and said they'd like to talk to building officials and contractors before agreeing to any changes. "I need to see what the qualifications are for a dependable builder versus a non-dependable builder," Councilwoman Patricia Christensen said. "Are we going The city building officials say changes need to be made to the permit process. By Teresa Lane Palm Beach Post Staff Writer PORT ST. LUCIE As deputy building director, Joe Salema explains to a contractor why he can't start work on a house in Port St.

Lucie 139 applications for new home permits sit in files waiting to be reviewed. An average of six new homes sprouts up daily in the Treasure Coast's largest city, which boasts a population of 97,037 as of June 30, and permits that used to be issued in one to five days now take a minimum of two weeks, raising the ire of anxious home-builders. Although Salema could simply hire more inspectors and plans examiners as he did in February, when five employees were added to the 11-person staff, Salema has nowhere to put more employees. Short of adding more space at city hall, Salema and other building officials are advocating some big-city moves in the once-sleepy suburb that is poised to break the 100,000 population mark in the spring. I if Nw ,1 "There are so many easements running through the back of these lots, what's going, to happen when people build fences through them and Southern Bell or Florida Power Light needs to drive through there?" Anderson asked.

"With a building inspection, someone who has expertise in the matter is going out to see if the fence poses a problem." Whatever changes are made, Anderson said he doesn't want to forego the quality of construction in Port St. Lucie simply because the city is burgeoning into a major metropolis. "We've always had a higher quality standard than most other building departments in the area, and I think that offered more consumer protection," Anderson said. teresalanepbpost.com Elizabeth "Liz" Collins 071563 072596 We thought of you with love today But tliis is nothing new We though! of you yesterday And the days before that too. But today is a special day and this We know is true.

We would like to say Happy Birthday and We love you too. Love, (jour family i i to start getting calls from some builders claiming the building department is discriminating against them?" Although Christensen likes the idea of eliminating fence permits, Councilman Jim Anderson 'i There's an art to balance STUART Chinese acrobat Liang Chun teaches Michael Province, 7, (from left) Abigail Horchar, 4, and Erin Barbo, 7, how to balance a plate on the end of a stick during her performance at Blake Library Sunday. Chun, who has won two gold medals in the International Competition for Excellence in Acrobatics, spun plates and demonstrated ancient Chinese dances during her show. She also used yo-yos and plastic hoops. NO.

457449 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROMOTIONAL SERVICES Workforce Alliance, Inc. (Alliance) is accepting proposals for the provision of Promotional Services for the development ana1 implementation of countywide promotional branding program for ALLIANCE. The deadline for receipt of RFr responses is 5:00 p.m. eastern daylight time as determined by Alliance, August 13, 2002 at Alliance's administrative office 2051 Martin Luther King, Jr. Suite 302, Riviera Beach, FL 33404 ATTN: Kenneth E.

Montgomery, President without exception. The RFP is available for pickup between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. July 15, 2002 through August 13, 2002 at the Alliance administrative office, address stated above, for a non-refundable service charge of $20.00 per RFP application. Make checks payable to the 'Workforce Alliance, The RFP is also available free of charge on Alliance's website at www.pbcworks.com.

Click on the link "Doing Business With Us." Alliance may change scheduled dates if it is to the advantage of Alliance to do so. Alliance will notify applicants of all RFP changes via posting on the Alliance website, wwwjpbcworks.com., at the same location as the RFP. A Bidder's Conference to answer questions regarding the RFP will be held at Alliance's administrative office July 24, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. and August 7, 2002 at Alliance complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a disabled person requiring any accommodations or assistance, please notify the Alliance, Kenneth E.

Montgomery at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance. Alliance encourages women and minority businesses to submit proposals. Alliance reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. PUBLISH: July 14, 15, 19, 21, 2002 Wildlife officials worried about manatees in Jacksonville's 2005 Super Bowl plans NO. 457411 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BEELINE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The Associated Press JACKSONVILLE Federal concerns over whether manatees are being adequately protected in the River are causing problems for this city's Super Bowl plans. Jacksonville will host Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005, and the city is pushing to get a dilapidated riverfront area near Alltel Stadium redeveloped before the big game. But the necessary waterfront development permits have been on hold for months because the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not believe enough is being done to protect the manatees in the St. Johns.

Two luxury condominium high-rise developments, Berk-man Plaza and The Shipyards, are seeking permits for boat slips. Berkman Plaza is seeking 50 boat slips, and The Shipyards wants to build a marina for 66 boats. Both units could bring in big Area Notice is hereby given that on July 23, 2002, at 9:30 A.M., or soon thereafter, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (the will consider an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT OVER THE REAL PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT TO THIS ORDINANCE COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 999 ACRES: NAMING THE INITIAL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE DISTRICT; ESTABLISHING THE NAME OF THE DISTRICT AS BEELINE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; DESIGNATING THE PURPOSE OF THE 11 Photo by MEGHAN MCCARTHY use. But federal officials say the new zones fluctuate so much they may be nearly impossible to enforce. "We have said from the get-go that the zones in Duval leave a lot to be desired," said Chuck Underwood, a spokesman for the federal wildlife agency's Jacksonville office.

The federal agency's refusal to approve new waterfront development permits has hurt efforts to help the developers of projects at the center of Jacksonville's downtown planned renaissance. FUNERAL MADELINE KOHLER CORSCADDEN 92, of Boynton Beach, died Saturday, July 13, 2002, Beloved wife of the late, Leonard, devoted mother of Alan and his wife Marie, of Boynton Beach and daughter, Janet and her husband Richard Sieber of W. Babylon, Y. Proud grandmother of nine, with sixteen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Mrs.

Corscadden, formerly of Bay Shore, N.Y., retired from Selective Service System, A.B.B.A. Employment Agency and Motherhood Maternity on Long Island. She was active in Women's Republican Club, Bay Shore Business and Professional Club, charier member of Zonta International Women's Club and Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce. After retiring to Florida in 1969, Madeline became a member of the Palm Beach County Library Board, Honorary grandmother at the Lord's Place and member of the Madonna Guild of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8PM, iTuesday, July 16, 2002 at SCOBEE-COMBS-BOWDEN FUNERAL HOME. 'corner of US Hwv. 1 NE 15th Avenue. Boynton Beach. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 17, 2002 at St.

Thomas More Catholic Church, Boynton Beach. In lieu of (lowers, the family suggests donations be made to The Lord's Place, 1750 NE 4th Boynton Beach, FL 33435 in Madeline's memory. SCOBEE-COMBS-BOWDEN FUNERAL HOME Boynton Beach, Florida Family Owned Operated WILLIAM LARRY METCALFE age 57, of Tequesta FL, passed away Wednesday morning July 10, 2002 at his residence. Mr. Metcalfe was born March 22, 1945 in Ottawa Canada, son of Izabela Kennedy Metcalfe and the late William Metcalfe.

He has been a resident of Tequesta for the past 10 years, coming from Toronto, Canada. He was a graduate of the University of Ottawa, receiving his BA degree in Business Administration. Mr Metcalfe was a pilot with Air Canada for the past 33 years. He was a member of the Pilot's Association. Survivors include his beloved wife Jolanta Metcalfe, his son Sean Metcalfe of Montreal Canada, his mother Izabela Metcalfe of Ottawa Canada, his brother Rick Metcalfe of Ottawa Canada, his sister and brother-in-law Mike and Patti Healey of Virginia.

A memorial service will be held 7 pm on Wednesday July 17, 2002 at TAYLOR MODEEN FUNERAL HOME. 250 Center Street, Jupiter FL. Those planning an expression ol sympathy in lieu of flowers are asked to considered ALS East Coast Office, 1998 SW Tarus Lane, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984 or Hospice of Martin St Lucie. 2030 SW Ocean Stuart FL 34996 in Mr.

Metcalfe memory. TAYLOR MODEEN FUNERAL HOME Family Owned 4 Operated 744-2030 IRENE ROGERS Age 91. of Jupiter, Florida passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2002 She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church Her beloved husband of 5b years, George Vernon Rogers, predeceased her in 1989. Mrs Rogers in survived by her devoted son and daughter-in-law, George Oliver Rogers and Mary Rogers, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; three grandchildren. Ken Rogers and wile Kellie, Steve Rogers, Jill Rogers Munroe and husband Darren: and live great grandchildren Brendan, Cory, Amanda and Samantha Rogers and Madeline Munroe.

Visitation from 6 until Monday, July 15 and funeral 1 Tuesday, July 16 at PRICE FUNERAL HOME, 553 Northlake North Palm Beach, In lieu of flowers, contributions to The Kids' Kloset. co Trinity United Methodist Church, 9625 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 334 10 preferred. Building inspections rose 31 percent between 2000 and 2001, and in June the number of per mits issued was 76 percent higher than in June 2001. With several large housing and commercial projects underway in the city, the boom shows no sign of going bust. "We've got inspectors and plans examiners working every weekend and holidays just to keep up," said Salema, who noted several employees reported to work on July 4.

"There's so much volume coming in, we can't OK a permit application in the same time period we used to. The con struction industry is not used to the wait." Among the changes being advocated by building officials is to eliminate the requirement for a building permit when a home' owner wants to erect a fence or small shed. Because residential fences and sheds less than 720 square feet don't have to meet hurricane codes, building in spectors do little more than check a fence for height and estimate whether it's built inside the property line when they inspect a backyard fence, which costs about $45 to permit. Small sheds also should be exempt from building permits because they're tantamount to regulating doghouses, gazebos and playhouses, officials say. Salema also thinks expert- NOTICES PAUL SPECTOR Age 88 of Royal Palm Beach formerly of New Haven, CT passed away Sunday, July 14, 2002 after a brief illness.

He was predeceased by his sister, Rena benaei ot wamut ueeK, oa. He is survived bv his lovina wife of 64 vears. Dorothy Eierweiss Spector; son, Richard (wife, Jan) Spector of Manalapan, NJ; daughter, Janet Spector (husband, Ted Coladarci) of Bangor, ME, five grandchildren, Jennifer, Jason and Matthew Spector and Alison ano Gregory coiaaarci; one great granddaughter, Alyssa Spector; brother, Sherman (wife, Sonya) Spector of Orange, CT; sister, Grace "Bunny (husband, Ed) Brownstein of Boynton Beach; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Irving and Shirley Eierweiss; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces and great great nephews. By Paul's request funeral arrangements are private. The family will receive friends July 15th 16th from 3-5PM and 7-9PM at their home.

Donations may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or Schepens Eye Research Institute of Boston, MA. HOWARD D. WRIGHT 77, of North Palm Beach, FL, a loving husband and Father, passed away after an extended illness on July 13, 2002. Born, March 19, 1925, in Monticello, KY, son ol Cyrus and Dora Wray Wight. Attended Oakwood Township High School, oined the U.S.

Marine Corps from 1942-1946, honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant. Howard married Lois Jane VanZandt, Aug. 19, 1945 at First Baptist Church, Danville, IL. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, N. Palm Beach, FL since 1974.

He received his BS degree at Illinois State University, Bioomington-Normal, IL, While attending university he pitched for Sate Farm Insurance Company Team of the National Fastball League Coach and teacher at St. Joseph High School, St. Joseph, IL for 5 years. He than began a 40 year insurance career which included Sales Manager at Lafayette Lile Insurance Company, Lafayette, Indiana, agency manager for Lincoln National Insurance Company, Champaign, IL, Executive Vice President of Rural Insurance Companies, Madison, Wl. Moved to North Palm Beach, FL, 1974 and opened Wright, Inc.

Insurance Agency and retired from the insurance industry in 1997. Past Commodore, Old Port Cove Yacht Club, Board of Director of Exchange Club, Squires Office Independent Agents Association and Old Port Cove Association, He was preceded in death by his son, H. Dan Wright on June 13, 2002, a grandson, Matthew Scherrer, three brothers, Marion Wright, Wendell Wright, infant brother, one sister, Faris Starkloff. Howard enjoyed sailing, golfing and particularly sharing special times wifh his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Howard is survived by his loving wile ol 57 years, Lois: son, Jack (Eleanor) Wright.

Preston, CT; three daughters, Teresa Phelps, Sterling, VA. Nancy (Mike) Linde, Jacksonville, FL, Carolyn (Steven) Scherrer, Roscoe, IL; 15 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; two brothers, Paul (Nola) Wright and Bob (Gay) Wright; four sisters, Reba Acker, Artema (Lyman) Hyor, Delores Harding and Shirley (Don) Dalide; nephews, nieces and cousins. Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 717 Prosperity Farms Road. North Palm Beach, FL 33408 on July 16, 2002 at 1 1AM. Visitation at church one hour before services Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park, 3940 N.

Vermillion Danville, Illinois. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, North Palm Beach, FL. TAYLOR MODEEN FUNERAL HOME Family Owned Operated (561)744-2030 SUPPORT SERVICES. Find bereavement support groups PalmBeachPost.com Click on Obituaries DISTRICT; DESIGNATING THE POWERS OF THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. at a public hearing to be held at: Palm Beach County Governmental Center Jane Thompson Memorial Chambers 6th floor 301 North Olive Avenue West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 to inform the public about the elements of the petition to form a uniform community development district in Palm Beach County.

The information presented at this hearing will be used by the Commission in granting or denying the petition (as set forth in Section 190.005(2), Florida Statutes ana also to afford the petitioner, affected units of local government, and the general public a fair and adequate opportunity to appear at the hearing and present oral and written comments (submitted to the Commission at or before the public hearing) relevant to the creation of the Beeline Community Development District (the The proposed CDD is located on approximately 999 acres or land on the Beeline Highway and Pratt Whitney Road, as shown on the map below. Beeline Community Development District bucks during Super Bowl festivities. City officials are growing frustrated with the delays, keeping the redevelopment "twisting in the wind," city lawyer Greg Radlinski said. "It should not be this contentious to protect the manatee," said Radlinski, Jacksonville's assistant general counsel. Manatees, protected under federal endangered species laws, are found in the St.

Johns year-round. Enough were killed by boats in the 1980s that Duval County was required to figure out how to better protect the sea cows. As a result, much of the stretch of river running through downtown was designated a slow speed zone for boaters. Last year, the county adopted a new plan, with shifting speed zones that designers of the plan said were based on studies of what parts of the river manatees deaths Nowak, Agatha 88, of Boynton Beach, died Friday. Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home, Boynton Beach.

Funeral Mass Tuesday. Pennington, Betty, 68, formerly of Belle Glade, died Friday. Kraeer-Mixson Funeral Home, Belle Glade. Quinio, Mary 90, of Palm Beach, died Sunday. Palm Beach Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, Lantana.

Funeral Tuesday. Reimers, John Charles, 93, of West Palm Beach, died Saturday. All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Lake Worth. Rogers, Irene, 91, of Jupiter, died Saturday. Thomas L.

Price Funeral Home, North Palm Beach. Funeral Tuesday. Rozier, Hattie 77, of Belle Glade, died Friday. Kraeer-Mixson Funeral Home, Belle Glade. Visitation today; funeral Tuesday.

Sibio, Carol Ann, 63, of West Palm Beach, died July 7. All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Lake Worth. Martin County Lodico, Tomasina, 88, of Stuart, died Saturday. Forest Hills Funeral Home, Stuart. Visitation today; funeral Tuesday.

St. Lucie County Snyder, Willard, 89, of Port St. Lucie, died Friday. All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Stuart. I'ultn MaflinC'iiuniy CUD Location liuiuh Luuiily Palm Beach County Adler, Isadore, of Lake Worth, died Thursday.

All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Lake Worth. Alcorn, Edna Nems, of North Palm Beach, died Friday. Thomas L. Price Funeral Home, North Palm Beach. Funeral Tuesday.

Byrd, Peggy Sue, 43, of Lake Worth, died Thursday. Babione-Stephenson Funeral Home, Lan-tana. Carter, Linda Lee, 43, of Lake Worth, died Saturday. All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Lake Worth. Casarez, Victoria, 75, of Lan-tana, died Friday.

Palm Beach Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, Lantana. Funeral Tuesday. Corscadden, Madeline 92, of Boynton Beach, died Saturday. Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home, Boynton Beach. Visitation Tuesday; funeral Mass Wednesday.

Diaz, Moris, 25, of West Palm Beach, died Sunday. Torres Sanchez Funeral Home, West Palm Beach. Driscoll, John Chandler, 67, of Boca Raton, died Wednesday. Robert J. Babione Funeral Home, Boca Raton.

Frere, Despagne Petit, of West Palm Beach, died Saturday. All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Lake Worth. Long, the Rev. Richard, 71, of Lake Worth, died Saturday. All County Funeral Home and Cre-jnatdry, Lake Worth.

i i LOC ATION MAP NTS. I'OKriONSOFSt'C. 13. H. I5.ANH 16 TWP.41 RUE 40 F.

If adopted, the ordinance would create a community development district and designate the land area served. The creation of such a district pursuant to Chapter 190, F.S., is not a land development authorization or approval. All planning, permitting and other regulatory requirements pertaining to development within the land area shall be adhered to pursuant to general or special law or applicable local ordinance. The CDD is designed to serve the needs of its property owners by financing, constructing, operating and maintaining a portion of the infrastructure and community facilities needed by district property owners, including the surface water management system, water distribution system, and wastewater collection and transmission facilities. The estimated cost to provide the CDD infrastructure is $2,575,000.

The CDD will make use of ad-valorem ana non-ad valorem assessments levied on all property owners in the district and will make use of user fees for bond retirement, maintenance, etc. These CDD assessments and fees will be over and above County taxes. The full text of the "STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS FOR THE PROPOSED BEELINE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT" can be reviewed, copied or procured at the office of the County Planning Division as noted below. The specific legal authority for this action is Sections 1 90.004 and 1 90.005, F.S. For further information, contact the office of Isaac Hoyos, Palm Beach County Planning Division, 100 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach FL 33406 at 561-233-5300.

All affected units of general-purpose local government ana the general public shall be given an opportunity to appear at the hearing and present oral or written comments on the petition. Should any person decide to appeal any decision made by the Commission, he or she will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record must include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeals may be based. In accordance wifh the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact Mr. Isaac Hoyos, no later than five (5) days prior to the hearing, at telephone number (561) 233-5300 for assistance: if hearing impaired, telephone The Florida Relay Service Numbers at (8001 955-877 1 (TDD) or (800) 955-8700 (VOICE), for assistance. This Notice is published pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 1 90.005(1 )(d), Florida Statutes.

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