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- The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Budget of $1,665,664,624 and unanimously approved a flat millage rate for FY24 at the Sept. 19 BOCC special meeting. This is the fourth consecutive FY that the millage rate has not been raised and remained flat. The public can review the approved FY24 Budget by visiting www.sjcfl.us/omb and accessing the FY 2024 Final County Budget Presentation link to a new interactive website.
- St. Johns County will temporarily close the South Ponte Vedra Park, located at 2993 S. Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, to complete a $305,529.63 restoration project from Sept. 18 to Sept. 28, 2023, weather permitting.
- St. Johns County has announced that the public is invited to provide their input on the World Golf Village properties being vacated by the World Golf Foundation (WGF), at two public comment meetings scheduled for Sept. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the St. Johns County Public Administration Building Auditorium, 500 San Sebastian View. Both meetings will be broadcast live and as video-on-demand on the County’s GTV broadcast online as well as to local subscribers of Comcast Cable and U-verse. To provide online input by Sept. 30 on potential future uses of the properties visit www.sjcfl.us/wgv.
- St. Johns County Hosts Successful Public Meeting for the Community to Vote on Hastings Community Center and Library Architectural Designs – St. Johns County hosted a successful public meeting on Sept. 12 at the W.E. Harris Community Center for attendees to review and vote on architectural design concepts for the Hastings Community Center and Library.
- St. Johns County is seeking volunteers to walk our beaches in all-weather conditions to remove debris and survey the wrack line (line of seaweed) for washback sea turtles. A washback sea turtle is a post-hatchling sea turtle slightly bigger than a hatchling, as it has already left its nest and traveled the ocean. Storms and certain wind conditions from August through November can push washback turtles back onto the beach. For more information on the program and to apply as a Beach Steward, please visit www.sjcfl.us/HCP/VolunteerWashback.aspx.
- St. Johns County has released two new draft reports on the Summer Haven River Study website as a part of the public engagement process to address the impacts storms have had on the flow of the Summer Haven River and, in a separate report, the critical erosion at Summerhouse. The reports are available for download and public comment at https://bit.ly/SHRstudyPublicComments. St. Johns County is planning future public engagement meetings. Please check the St. Johns County Coastal Projects Summer Haven River Study page for project updates.
- St. Johns County Launches Recycle Coach – Recycle Coach is live! We have teamed up with Recycle Coach to help educate our residents on proper recycling! By downloading the Recycle Coach app or visiting recyclestjohns.com, you can get your curbside collection schedule, sign up for alerts, and quickly learn how to dispose of different waste materials properly. The Recycle Coach app also has image recognition software. Just take a picture of an item, and it will tell you if it is recyclable! Download the Recycle Coach app on the Apple App Store or Google Play.  Learn more about Recycle Coach.
- St. Johns County launched a new emergency notification system to provide residents with critical information during emergency situations. The new Alert St. Johns system will enable residents to get critical information in a variety of situations including severe weather, unexpected road closures, water advisories, missing persons, evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods, and incidents that may threaten public safety. To receive alerts, sign up at https://member.everbridge.net/index/892807736725582#/login.
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Board of County Commissioners Regular Meetings are held monthly on the first and third Tuesdays at 9 a.m. in the County Auditorium. Agendas | Minutes | Calendar
County Commissioner Invitations – The County Commissioners receive invitations to attend various events and, on occasion, more than one Commissioner may attend and participate. BOCC Invitations
Boards and Committees Volunteer Opportunities – Residents interested in serving their community and participating in local government may apply for a variety of board and committee opportunities. Current Board Vacancies
American Rescue Plan Act Funding
News
September 22, 2023 - St. Johns County Completes Butler Beach Reach Portion of FEMA Dune Enhancement Project – St. Johns County has completed the Butler Beach Reach portion of the FEMA Dune Enhancement Project, the first of several major fortifications for the County’s invaluable coastline. Butler Beach Reach Project Completion Press Release | Butler Beach Restoration Video | Emergency Management Director Joseph Giammanco FEMA Dune Enhancement Project Status Presentation to BOCC
September 21, 2023 - St. Johns County Approves Fiscal Year 2024 Budget – The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Budget of $1,665,664,624 and unanimously approved a flat millage rate for FY24 at the Sept. 19 BOCC special meeting. This is the fourth consecutive FY that the millage rate has not been raised and remained flat. The public can review the approved FY24 Budget by visiting www.sjcfl.us/omb and accessing the FY 2024 Final County Budget Presentation link to a new interactive website. SJC Approves FY24 Budget
September 21, 2023 - Treaty of Moultrie Creek Ceremony – St. Johns County welcomed representatives of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and the Muscogee Creek Nation to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Treaty of Moultrie Creek, signed in 1823 by the United States government and the Native American tribes indigenous to Florida. St. Johns County thanks the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation for joining us at this historic remembrance. Treaty of Moultrie Creek Ceremony Video
September 20, 2023 - St. Johns County Approves Partnership with SJC Cultural Events, Inc. for the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Operation and Management – At the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) regular meeting on Sept. 19, the BOCC unanimously approved a public-private partnership with SJC Cultural Events, Inc. (SJCCE). Effective Oct. 1, 2023, SJCCE will oversee the operation and management of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Cultural Events Partnership | St. Augustine Amphitheatre Photo | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Photo
September 20, 2023 - County-wide Vulnerability Assessment – St. Johns County will hold a public County-wide Vulnerability Assessment meeting on Friday, September 29, 2023, from 3:00pm to 5:00 pm, at the St. Johns County Auditorium located at 500 San Sebastian Vw., St. Augustine, FL 32084. We will give the community an opportunity to learn about the process of creating a vulnerability assessment, discuss the methods for developing the model scenarios, and give the public the opportunity to provide feedback to be considered during critical asset priority assignments. Flood Facts Webpage
September 19, 2023 - St. Johns County Recognizes National Recovery Month – At the Sept. 19, 2023, St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting Vice- Chair Sarah S. Arnold presented a proclamation to Discover and Recover St. Johns County representatives from recognizing September 2023 as National Recovery Month, encouraging relatives and friends of people with substance use and/or mental health conditions to implement preventive measures, recognize the signs of a problem, and guide those in need to appropriate treatment and recovery support services. National Recovery Month Proclamation - Press Release | Photo 1 | Photo 2
Hurricane Preparedness
2023 Hurricane Preparedness Guide Available Now – The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is underway, running from June 1 to Nov. 30. St. Johns County Emergency Management’s 2023 Hurricane Preparedness Guide is available to the public. Visit www.sjcemergencymanagement.com for more preparedness information. 2023 Hurricane Season - Press Release | Hurricane Preparedness Video
Assistance Programs
St. Johns County Offering Assistance with Past Due Energy Bills for Low-Income Seniors – The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) provides heating/cooling (Electric) bill assistance to an elder who is in immediate danger of losing home energy. For eligibility guidelines and application, visit the Social Services page or call 904-209-6140.
Notices
Current FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps & Information – Flood Zone Viewer | NFIP Rating Insurance Discounts for Some SJC Property Owners
Projects, Advisories, Status Updates – For right of way projects, advisories, and status updates as well as permitting activity, please visit the St. Johns County Neighborhood Bill of Rights Application
Public Records Requests
Government records may be seen and copied from a records custodian at the County Administration building, via specific County Departments responsible for their own records, from records custodians at Elected Officials Offices and at other levels of government such as state agencies, local, county and state authorities. Public records requests to the County may be made by completing the Public Records Request Form or by contacting the County’s Public Records Custodian at:
Office of the County Attorney, Attn: Public Records Custodian
500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, Florida 32084-8686
E: publicrecords@sjcfl.us | P: (904) 209-0805 | F: (904) 209-0806
For more information, please view the Public Records Request Brochure or visit the Public Records / Open Government page.
Special Districts Information can be found at www.sjcfl.us/SpecialDistricts
