FMCA Executive Order Extension Request

February 18, 2021

Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
State of Florida
The Capitol
400 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee Florida 32399-0001

Dear Governor DeSantis,

We submit this request on behalf of the Florida Marine Contractor’s Association representing a large group of professional marine contractors from around the state. As you are aware, our great state has been impacted by numerous devastating hurricanes over the last decade. Most recently in the panhandle was Hurricane Michael in 2018 and just recently Hurricane Sally in 2020.

After Hurricane Michael came ashore, you extended the Emergency Executive Order 18-276 with new Executive Order 19-207 which then expired approximately 1 year and 1 month from the date of the storm. Thus, alleviating the requirement of contractors to follow any applications or procedures imposed by statute, rule, or order. By granting this, it allowed contractors to perform services for the community during their time of need without delays due to bureaucracy.

Hurricane Sally devastated the panhandle 5 months ago and the Emergency Executive Order 20-224 which was extended by Executive Order 20-279 has since expired on January 13, 2021. We are requesting you extend the same Emergency Executive functions as was granted after Hurricane Michael for an additional 8 months. This would again allow the contractor’s the ability to restore their communities and provide much needed relief to those suffering in the aftermath. The granting of this extension request would help reduce burdensome paperwork and time constraints, which ultimately delays recovery.

Thank you for always considering the needs of the citizens of the State of Florida. Your good works do not go unnoticed.

Respectfully, Respectfully,

Kelly M. White John W. Loftis
Executive Director President

OSHA – Personal Protection Equipment today at 2pm Zoom

Kelly White is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Monthly Safety Meeting –
Time: Feb 16, 2021 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Third Tue, until Nov 16, 2021, 10 occurrence(s)
Feb 16, 2021 02:00 PM
Mar 16, 2021 02:00 PM
Apr 20, 2021 02:00 PM
May 18, 2021 02:00 PM
Jun 15, 2021 02:00 PM
Jul 20, 2021 02:00 PM
Aug 17, 2021 02:00 PM
Sep 21, 2021 02:00 PM
Oct 19, 2021 02:00 PM
Nov 16, 2021 02:00 PM
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Save the Date: FMCA Expo & Annual Meeting October 1st & 2nd, 2021

Good Morning Members,

Please mark your calendars: October 1st & 2nd, 2021 – Expo & Annual Meeting will be held at The Shore’s Resort & Spa, Daytona Beach, FL.

We are currenting asking for suggestions for workshops and/or speakers our membership would be interested in. Please email Kelly White at kelly.white@myfmca.org with suggestions.

We certainly missed everyone last year and look forward to catching up with everyone this year.

See you there!!

Two-day training course to learn about living shorelines and how to install them

When: April 6 – 7, 2021
What: Two-day training course to learn about living shorelines and how to install them
Where: Hybrid Format (Virtual Learning and Field Trip in Pensacola, FL)
Who: Question? Contact bibzaj@nwf.org

Please join us for a 2-day hybrid training course for or marine contractors, landscapers, local governments, coastal homeowners and others to learn about living shorelines and how to install them.

Living shorelines are softer, greener alternatives to stabilize shorelines from erosion, sea level rise, and other damage, and can be installed either alone or as an enhancement to an existing seawall or other structure. They protect, restore, or enhance natural shoreline habitat and maintain coastal processes through the strategic placement of plants, oyster shell, and other organic materials.

The course will include three formats: on-line lectures (to be completed in advance of course); virtual group activities (Day 1); and in-person field trips/site visits (Day 2), for approximately 16 hours of learning. Instruction will be provided by Florida’s top living shorelines experts, and includes a Training Manual, distributed in advance of the class.

CEU may be available through Construction Industry Licensing Board.

$50 registration fee includes all learning modules, Training Manual (hard copy and electronic), In-Person Site Visits with drinks/snacks (Day 2), and other participant materials. COVID safety protocols will be followed for the in-person Site Visits.

If interested, please complete short application at https://www.ppbep.org/livingshorelinecourse

Jessica Koelsch Bibza
Senior Specialist, Wildlife Policy, Gulf Program
She | Her | Hers
National Wildlife Federation
C: 727.424.9957 O: 850.332.0266
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Uniting all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in a rapidly changing world

OSHA Multiemployer Citation Policy Workshop today at 2pm

Join Kelly White & Associates Insurance for a safety workshop:
OSHA Multiemployer Citation Policy Workshop today at 2pm
Free for all FMCA Members & their staff

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