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- 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 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 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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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 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
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
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
