Fiscal Year 2018 Budget
Fiscal Year 2018 Budget – In conjunction with the annual budget process, the Administrator's Budget Hearings were held in May. The public hearings provided a departmental line item review of the proposed FY 2018 budget in its formative stage prior to its presentation to the Board of County Commissioners. For additional information, please call the Office of Management and Budget at 904.209.0570.
- Administrator's Budget Hearings Workbook.
- FY 2018 County Budget Calendar
- Fiscal Year 2018 Recommended Budget
- Watch Board of County Commissioner meetings on GTV
FYIs
Heritage Park Drive Closure – There will be intermittent closures due to road improvements July 31 through August 9. Access to adjacent neighborhoods will be available, and detour routes will be posted. Motorists are encouraged to plan accordingly and drive safely. For more information, please call 904.209.0134.
Volunteer Opportunity – The St. Johns County 4-H Youth Development Program is seeking volunteers to work with youth ages 5-18. Orientation for new club and project volunteers will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8 at the St. Johns County UF/IFAS Extension Office, 3125 Agricultural Center Drive. 4-H Volunteers Needed
Butler Boat Ramp Closed Due to Improvement Project – Butler Boat Ramp is closed through July 30 due to a dredging project that will improve navigability to the ramp. St. Johns County would like to thank residents and visitors for their patience as staff works to improve this public facility. For more information, please call 904.209.0193.
Matanzas Inlet Pipeline Replacement Project – The project is to replace water and sewer pipelines underneath the bridge. To maintain service to customers, temporary piping will be installed across the eastern sidewalk of the bridge, causing sidewalk closures. Traffic lane shifts and minimal daytime lane closures may occur. Project Details
Proposed Utility Ordinance Amendments – The Utility Department is proposing amendments to Utility Ordinance 2013-13 that add provisions for reclaimed water service requirements and define the utility line extension policy. Public comments on the proposed amendment must be received in writing or email by July 28, 2017. For more information, please email lmiller@sjcfl.us or call 904.209.2624. Public Notice & Proposed Amendment
Health Leadership Council Launches Community Health Assessment Survey – This is an opportunity for residents to share their opinions about health and quality of life in St. Johns County during May and June. Your input will continue to help make our County a healthier place to live, learn, work, and play. Take the Survey
Boards and Committees Volunteer Opportunities – Volunteers consider and make recommendations on a variety of topics including planning and zoning, development, libraries, parks and recreation, arts, culture, and tourism. Boards and Committees
Sea Turtle Nests – Get the latest sea turtle nesting & hatching info in Turtle Tracks.
Meet the Featured Adoptable Cats & Dogs – Pets of the Week!
Road Construction Advisories – www.sjcfl.us/Traffic.
Meetings & Workshops
Planning and Zoning Meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 3 at 1:30 p.m. at the County Auditorium. PZA Meeting Agenda. Meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 7, has been rescheduled for Thursday, September 14.
PZA Members Attending Conference – The American Planning Association conference, Sept. 5 - 8. PZA Members Attending Conference Notice
MAJMOD 2017-14 North Florida Industrial Park PUD Community Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. Johns County Service Center. MAJMOD 2017-14 Meeting Details.
St. Johns County Board of County Commission Regular Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the St. Johns County Auditorium. Agendas | Minutes | Calendar
Events & Activities
Artist Schuenke's Exhibit Reception – Renowned international artist and St. Johns County resident Dr. Susanne Schuenke will debut her artwork at an opening reception on Tuesday, August 1, from 8:15-9 a.m., in the County Administration Building. The public is invited for both the opening reception and visits during business hours. Artist Schuenke's Exhibit Reception
Free Sunset Dolphin Walk – Join us for a walk on Vilano Beach on Wednesday, August 9 and Thursday, August 10, at 7 p.m. Parks and Recreation has partnered with Marineland to offer a free guided beach walk to look for dolphins and enjoy the sunset. For more information, contact Kelly at 904.209.0335 or kussia@sjcfl.us. County Naturalist Page
Riverdale Sunset Kayak Tours – Come paddle the river and learn about the unique history and diverse wildlife of the area. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 11, 12, and 13, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Riverdale Park Boat Ramp in Fruit Cove. The fee is $20 per person using their own kayak, $40 for those using a county kayak. For more information, contact Kelly at 904.209.0335 or kussia@sjcfl.us. County Naturalist Page
Free Sunset Bird Language Walk – Thursday, August 17 and Friday the 18th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Vaill Point Park. Join the County Naturalist to explore the park through the language of birds. Come learn about bird language and enjoy the sunset over Moultrie Creek. For more information, contact AyoLane Halusky at (904) 209-0348 or ahalusky@sjcfl.us. County Naturalist Page
ACA Kayak Quickstart Course – Saturday, August 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Trout Creek Park. Learn the fundamentals including designs, trip planning, water safety, basic paddle strokes, and rescue techniques. The course is led by Level 2 Certified ACA instructors and is $80 per participant. For more information, contact 904.209.0335 or kussia@sjcfl.us. County Naturalist Page
St. Augustine Amphitheatre & Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Sing Out Loud Music Festival – The largest free music festival ever held in St. Johns County, returns for three weekends this September. Hundreds of performances will take place at multiple venues in an epic celebration of local, regional and national singers, songwriters and musicians. Sing Out Loud Music Festival
Sound Tribe Sector (STS9) at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Saturday, October 7. Tickets on sale now. St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Modest Mouse at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Thursday, September 7. Tickets on sale now. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
The Zombies at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Friday, January 12, 2018. Tickets on sale now. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Elephant Revival at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Thursday, October 5. Tickets on sale now. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Delbert McClinton and his band Self Made Men at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Friday, October 6. Tickets on sale now. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
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.
Compliance Coordinators
Fair Housing – For questions about the Fair Housing Act compliance, please contact: Homeownership Programs Administrator, Benjamin Coney at (904) 209-6892.
Civil Rights Act and Americans with Disabilities Act – St. Johns County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or family status in any of its programs or services. For questions, concerns or complaints regarding Civil Rights or the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact Katie Diaz at (904) 209-0653, kdiaz@sjcfl.us.
Equal Opportunity Employment – For questions about Equal Opportunity Employment compliance, please contact Director of Personnel, Stacey Stanish at (904) 209-0545.
Special Districts
Special Districts information can be found at www.sjcfl.us/SpecialDistricts
