Feb. 2, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

COLLIER MPO BOARD MEETING

COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA

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FRIDAY, FEB. 13, 2009

The Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Board will meet on Friday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) chambers on the third floor of the W. Harmon Turner Building (Administration Building F), Collier County Government Center, 3301 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples. One week prior to the meeting, the MPO agenda will be posted on the MPO’s Web site at www.colliermpo.net. To access the agenda, go to the calendar and click on the meeting date.

One or more members of the following government bodies may be in attendance at the meeting: Collier County Board of County Commissioners, Naples City Council, Marco Island City Council, City of Everglades, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and Southwest Florida Expressway Authority.

All interested parties are invited to attend, and to register to speak and to submit their inquiries or comments, if any, in writing to the board/committee prior to the meeting if applicable. All registered public speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes unless permission for additional time is granted by the chairman.

     The MPO’s planning process is conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Any person or beneficiary who believes that he or she has been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or familial status may file a complaint with the FDOT District One Title VI Coordinator Gina Gilbreath at (863) 519-2345 or by writing Ms. Gilbreath at Post Office Box 1249, Bartow, FL 33831.

Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the MPO Director at least 72 hours prior to the meeting by calling (239) 252-8192.

For more information, call MPO Director, Phillip R. Tindall at (239) 252-8192.

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[News Media: If you have any questions, please contact Community Liaison Connie Deane at 252-8192 or 252-8365 or Public Information Specialist Eileen O’Grady at 252-8192 or 252-5801.]