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Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine Update

St. Johns County Emergency Management is actively monitoring the progress of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. At this time, the storm is considered unorganized, but still poses minor threats to St. Johns County.

Potential impacts include one to three inches of rain, dangerous rip currents, and minor coastal erosion. The National Weather Service of Jacksonville anticipates the storm impacting St. Johns County by Sunday afternoon and into the pre-dawn hours of Monday morning.

At this time, no evacuations or St. Johns County government closures are anticipated. Residents are encouraged to resupply disaster kits, prepare their homes as they see necessary, and utilize sandbags from previous storms should they have any concerns of localized flooding.

The Emergency Operations Center hotline, 904.824.5550, will remain operational throughout the weekend as needed should residents or visitors have any questions or concerns regarding Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.

Meetings & Workshops

Vista Tranquilla (The Outpost) to be Withdrawn from Board of County Commissioners Agenda –  At the request of The Ponte Vedra Corporation, agenda item number eight related to Vista Tranquilla, commonly referred to as The Outpost, will be withdrawn from the September 17, 2019, St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners meeting agenda.

St. Johns County Tentative Millage Rate and Budget Hearing Rescheduled – The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners’ tentative millage rate and budget hearing originally scheduled for September 3 has been rescheduled for 5:01 p.m. on September 12 at the County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian View.

Planning and Zoning Agency Regular Meeting – Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the the County Administration Building. Planning and Zoning Meeting

Citizens Flood Mitigation Advisory Board Meeting –  September 19 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Permit Center. Citizens Flood Mitigation Advisory Board Meeting

Ponte Vedra Architectural Review Committee Meeting scheduled for September 25 at 5:00 p.m. in the Players Community Senior Center. PVARC Meeting

South Anastasia Design Review Board Meeting scheduled for September 26 has been cancelled. Next meeting October 24.

North Coastal Design Review Board Meeting scheduled for September 11 has been rescheduled for September 16 at 4:00 p.m. at the Permit Center. NCDRB Meeting

Tree Mitigation and Affordable Housing Items Withdrawn from September 3, 2019 Board of County Commissioners Agenda – Agenda Items 4 and 5 will be withdrawn. The Board of County Commissioners will consider the items, regarding tree mitigation, natural resources, landscaping, buffering and affordable housing Land Development Code requirements, at a meeting to be determined in the future. For additional information, please call 904.209.0593 or email mroberson@sjcfl.us.

Beach Renourishment Easement Workshop Cancelled – Due to Hurricane Dorian, the September 4 Beach Renourishment Easement Workshop has been cancelled. The meeting will be rescheduled for a date to be determined in the near future.

Mid-Anastasia Design Review Board Meeting scheduled for September 12 has been cancelled. Next meeting is October 10.

IAFF Negotiation Meetings – Public sessions for collective bargaining contract negotiations. IAFF Meeting Schedule on BCC Calendar.

Board of County Commission Regular Meetings – Held monthly on the first and third Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. in the County Auditorium. Agendas | Minutes | Calendar

FYIs

Beach Driving on St. Johns County Beaches – .Beach ramps close periodically based on tide or sand conditions, and two wheel drive access may not be available at all ramps. For the most up to date information, please utilize the Reach the Beach mobile app, or follow @SJCBeaches on Facebook or Twitter.

Current FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps – Flood Zone Viewer

Meet the Featured Adoptable & Cats & Dogs – Pets of the Week!

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

Events & Activities

Sing Out Loud Festival September 2019 – For more about the month-long festival including acts, venues, dates, and times, please visit www.singoutloudfestival.com.

"Living on a Few Acres" Workshops – The SJC UF/IFAS Extension Office is hosting the workshops monthly through December. Participants will get information on how to maintain their properties with or without animals. Workshops will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the UF/IFAS Wind Mitigation Building, are $5 each, and registration is required. For more information or to register, visit www.livingonafewacresinsjcfl.eventbrite.com, email timwilson@ufl.edu, or call 904.209.0430.

County Naturalist Programs – Join us for a variety of outings and topics including nature photography, kayak trips, dolphin walks, astronomy, and exploring the life of Florida plants and trees. County Naturalist Programs

County Commissioner Invitations – From time to time the County Commissioners receive invitations to attend various events. On occasion, more than one County Commissioner may attend and participate at the event.  For more information regarding the Notices for the events, visit the Board of County Commissioner’s Invitations webpage

Projects, Advisories, Status Updates

Butler Park West and Boat Ramp Remains Closed for Dredging Project – Butler Park West and the Butler Park boat ramp is expected to re-open on October 14, 2019. The site is needed for use as a staging area for the Treasure Beach Canal system dredging project. St. Johns County would like to thank residents and visitors for their patience during the closure. For more information, please call 904.209.0414.

South Ponte Vedra Boulevard Dune Restoration Project & Coastal Highway Beach Restoration Project – Beach Restoration Projects Updates and Current Status

FDOT State Road 16 Lighting Project from CR 16A to San Marco Avenue. The project will cause intermittent overnight lane closures and is scheduled to be completed in spring 2021. For more information, please contact FDOT at 904.831.3368.

St. Johns River-to-Sea Loop Update –  An FDOT Planning Study is currently underway. For more information, please contact Rodney Cooper, at 904.209.0111 or rcooper@sjcfl.us. St. Johns River-to-Sea Loop

St. Johns County Golf Course Master Plan Update – The St. Johns Golf Club, is in the process of a potential Master Plan update that would include repairing, replacing, and updating various aspects of the golf course. Golf Course Master Plan Update

See more Project, Advisories, and Status Updates

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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.

 

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