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- St. Johns County will host two public meetings to discuss the upcoming South Ponte Vedra Beach Reach and Crescent Beach Reach portions of the FEMA Dune Enhancement Project. The South Ponte Vedra Beach Reach meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the South Ponte Vedra Civic Association, 2724 S. Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach. The Crescent Beach Reach meeting will take place on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Anastasia Island Branch Public Library, 124 Sea Grove Main St., St. Augustine Beach. The public meetings will discuss the local impacts on the project areas and what citizens should expect, including the effects on beach driving and beach access.
- St. Johns County will host two public meetings to discuss the upcoming South Ponte Vedra Beach Reach and Crescent Beach Reach portions of the FEMA Dune Enhancement Project. The South Ponte Vedra Beach Reach meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the South Ponte Vedra Civic Association, 2724 S. Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach. The Crescent Beach Reach meeting will take place on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Anastasia Island Branch Public Library, 124 Sea Grove Main St., St. Augustine Beach. The public meetings will discuss the local impacts on the project areas and what citizens should expect, including the effects on beach driving and beach access.
- St. Johns County will host a public meeting from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, in the St. Johns County Auditorium, located at 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, to begin the process of a Countywide Vulnerability Assessment. Those unable to attend will be able to watch live at www.sjcfl.us/gtv. St. Johns County encourages the public to participate in this process by taking the St. Johns County Vulnerability Assessment Survey. The survey will remain open until Oct. 27.
- The annual St. Johns County Legislative Delegation meeting will take place on Oct. 13, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the St. Johns County Auditorium, located at 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine. The Chair or Vice Chair of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will welcome the Delegation and present the County’s 2024 legislative priorities.
- St. Johns County has launched a new website with an online survey as one part of its efforts to engage the public to better understand their preferences on potential economic development opportunities in the Hastings community and nearby areas. The online survey is available until Nov. 19. There are also two public engagement meetings scheduled for Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Oct. 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hasting’s Library, 6195 S. Main St., Hastings, FL 32145.
- 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 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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View Meeting Notices, Events, and Advisory Calendars
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
County Administrator Selection Committee Meetings
The St. Johns County Administrator Selection Committee will be holding meetings in the St. Johns County Auditorium on the following dates:
- Friday, October 6, 2023 – 9:00am
- Monday, October 9, 2023 – 9:00am
- Tuesday, October 10, 2023 – 9:00am
- Monday, October 16, 2023 – 9:00am
The St. Johns County will hold a Meet and Greet on Monday, October 30, 2023 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in the County Auditorium. The purpose of the Meet and Greet will be to meet the final candidates selected for in-person interviews for the St. Johns County Administrator position.
The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 beginning at 9:00am in the County Auditorium. The purpose of the Special Meeting will be to conduct interviews for the four (4) final candidates selected for the County Administrator position.
The St. Johns County Auditorium is located on the first floor of the County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, FL 32084
News
September 28, 2023 - St. Johns County Hosts Successful Meetings to Listen to Community Ideas on World Golf Village Properties – St. Johns County hosted two successful public meetings in the County Auditorium on Wednesday, Sept. 27 (video), and Thursday, Sept. 28 (video), to listen to members of the public present ideas for the redevelopment of St. Johns County’s World Golf Village properties. World Golf Village Properties Community Meetings Press Release | Photo 1 | Photo 2 | Photo 3 | Photo 4
September 28, 2023 - St. Johns County to Host Two Pre-Construction Meetings for South Ponte Vedra Beach Reach and Crescent Beach Reach Portions of FEMA Dune Enhancement Project – St. Johns County will host two public meetings to discuss the upcoming South Ponte Vedra Beach Reach and Crescent Beach Reach portions of the FEMA Dune Enhancement Project. The South Ponte Vedra Beach Reach meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the South Ponte Vedra Civic Association. The Crescent Beach Reach meeting will take place on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Anastasia Island Branch Public Library. Dune Enhancement Pre-Construction Meetings Press Release | Coastal Projects
September 27, 2023 - St. Johns County Hosts Rep. Tom Leek to Discuss Legislative Priorities – Today, St. Johns County hosted Rep. Tom Leek, District 28, at the St. Johns County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian View. Rep. Leek serves as Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Chair of the Joint Legislative Budget Commission in the Florida House of Representatives. He visited St. Johns County to learn more about the County’s 2024 legislative priorities and how these priorities will benefit the region and state. SJC Hosts Rep. Tom Leek to Discuss Legislative Priorities | Photo
September 26, 2023 - St. Johns County to Host Countywide Vulnerability Assessment Meeting on Sept. 29 – St. Johns County will host a public meeting from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, in the St. Johns County Auditorium, located at 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, to begin the process of a Countywide Vulnerability Assessment. Those unable to attend will be able to watch live at www.sjcfl.us/gtv. St. Johns County encourages the public to participate in this process by taking the St. Johns County Vulnerability Assessment Survey. The survey will remain open until Oct. 27. Countywide Vulnerability Assessment Meeting Press Release | Online Survey
September 26, 2023 - St. Johns County to Present 2024 Legislative Priorities at Annual Legislative Delegation Meeting on Oct. 13 – The annual St. Johns County Legislative Delegation meeting will take place on Oct. 13, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the St. Johns County Auditorium, located at 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine. The Chair or Vice Chair of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will welcome the Delegation and present the County’s 2024 legislative priorities. SJC to Present 2024 Legislative Priorities Annual Legislative at Delegation Meeting | Legislative Action Plan with BOCC Amendments
September 26, 2023 - St. Johns County Seeks Public Input on Economic Development Opportunities in Hastings Community and Surrounding Areas – St. Johns County has launched a new website with an online survey as one part of its efforts to engage the public to better understand their preferences on potential economic development opportunities in the Hastings community and nearby areas. The online survey is available until Nov. 19. There are also two public engagement meetings scheduled for Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Oct. 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hasting’s Library, 6195 S. Main St., Hastings, FL 32145. Hastings Community Economic Development Press Release | Informational Website | Survey
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
