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| Paul M. Waldron District 3 Board of County Commissioners P: 904.209.0303 C: 904.436.3973 bcc3pwaldron@sjcfl.us ____________________ |
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Upcoming
Meetings
3/5, 1:30 p.m.
Planning and Zoning Agency
3/16, 1:30 p.m.
Tourist Development Council
3/17, 9 a.m.
Board of County Commissioners
3/19, 1:30 p.m.
Planning and Zoning Agency
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APRIL
4/2, 1:30 p.m.
Planning and Zoning Agency
4/6, 3 p.m.
Ponte Vedra Zoning and Adjustment Board
4/7, 9 a.m.
Board of County Commissioners
4/16, 1:30 p.m.
Planning and Zoning Agency
4/21, 9 a.m.
Board of County Commissioners
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MAY
5/4, 3 p.m.
Ponte Vedra Zoning and Adjustment Board
5/5, 9 a.m.
Board of County Commissioners
5/7, 1:30 p.m.
Planning and Zoning Agency
5/19, 9 a.m.
Board of County Commissioners
5/21, 1:30 p.m.
Planning and Zoning Agency
All meeting dates are subject to change. Please visit
www.sjcfl.us
for current meeting information.
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Upcoming
Shows
For upcoming St. Augustine Amphitheatre or Ponte Vedra Concert Hall events please call 904.209.0367 or visit the events
website.
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Thank you for registering for the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners District 3 newsletter. Inside you will find an update regarding projects and events in District 3 and timely information about St. Johns County programs, services, and initiatives.
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St. Johns County Launches New Emergency Notification System
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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 the County to update residents with information regarding severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons, and incidents that may threaten public safety. Residents who would like to receive this information can sign up for alerts by phone, email, or text at
the Alert St. Johns webpage.
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The Fire Watch Veteran Assistance Program and Mobile App
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According to the U.S.
 Department
of Veterans Affairs, approximately twenty veterans commit suicide each day in the United States. In an effort to respond to this national epidemic, St. Johns County has joined surrounding communities and local organizations in the Fire Watch, a program that provides a support system for veterans in crisis. The Fire Watch launched a mobile app that enables veterans and volunteers to foster positive relationships and assist veterans in receiving the help they need. Available on both the Apple App Store and Android Google Play, the app will allow veterans in crisis to quickly receive emergency assistance and connect them with a variety of local resources and allies that will help them build relations and provide one-on-one counseling and support. For more information on the Fire Watch program, please visit
www.thefirewatch.org.
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St. Johns County 2020-21 CDBG Funding
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St. Johns County anticipates receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the 2020-2021 Federal Fiscal Year and invites citizens and community organizations to receive information and apply for funding in the following ways:
- Survey - The first step in planning for this new year of funding is inviting citizens to provide their input on the housing and community development needs of the County. Please take a moment to share your opinions. 2020 Community Survey
- CDBG Application - Through the application process, the County makes CDBG funds available to eligible community organizations. The 2020 application is now available. Completed applications are due by April 17, 2020. Application and Instructions
- Community Meetings - Several meetings are planned in locations across the County for the purpose of providing information about the CDBG program and learning about the needs of local communities. At these meetings, the Community Survey and CDBG applications will be available. In addition to information on the County's CDBG program, information will be presented on the CDBG-Disaster Recovery program, known as Restore St. Johns. More information about Restore St. Johns can be found at: www.sjcfl.us/restore. 2020 Community Meeting Schedule
For additional information, please call 904.827.6897.
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Fort Matanzas Beach Ramp Reconstruction
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Reconstruction of the Fort Matanzas Beach Ramp is underway and scheduled to be complete in May. The ramp was damaged during Hurricane Matthew, ceasing all vehicular access. The parking lot and pedestrian access to the beach will be restricted for the duration of the construction project. For more information, call 904.209.0341.
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SJC Ocean and Fishing Pier Repairs Underway
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 The St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier rehabilitation is underway and scheduled to be complete in May. Intermittent beach closures around the Pier during the project are expected and the north beach access directly adjacent to the Pier will be closed for the duration of the entire project. South beach access remains accessible to the public. The Pier Gift Shop, Visitor Information Center, Splash Park and other park facilities will remain open throughout the project. For more information, please call 904.209.0326.
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St. Johns County Committee Launches Campaign to Encourage Participation in 2020 Census
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St. Johns County's 2020
Census Complete Count Committee's educational campaign informing residents on the community-wide benefits of St. Johns County receiving the most accurate and complete census count possible in 2020 is underway. Information collected by the Census Bureau is utilized to distribute more than $675 billion in federal funds and grants to states, counties, and communities. It also helps determine how many representatives each state gets in Congress and is used to redraw district boundaries. Communities also rely on census statistics to plan for a variety of needs including new roads, schools, and emergency services. Some businesses even utilize the data to expand or relocate their offices or headquarters to specific communities. For more information on St. Johns County's 2020 Census, please visit
our website
, check out
our Facebook page
, email
2020census@sjcfl.us
, or call 904.209.0573.
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2020 St. Johns County Beach Driving Passes
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St. Johns County Beach Driving Passes are on sale between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at all beach driving access point toll booths.
Daily passes are available for purchase
at $10 for County residents and non-residents, and $5 for handicapped and active military. Annual passes are also offered at $50 for County residents, $100 for non-residents, $40 for handicapped, and free with identification for disabled veterans.
Residents must present a valid I.D. with a St. Johns County address or present proof of property tax payments in St. Johns County to purchase a resident pass.
When requesting a handicap pass, a handicap hangtag or proof of qualification must be presented. Disabled military are eligible for a free annual pass by presenting military I.D. or a letter from Veterans Affairs verifying disabled status.
Lifeguards will begin limited patrols in March, with full lifeguard coverage beginning Memorial Day Weekend. For more information, please call 904.209.0331.
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 St. Johns County's Parks and Recreation department's Movies in the Park series will premier with the film UglyDolls at 7:30 p.m. on March 28 at Veterans Park, 1332 Veterans Parkway, St. Johns, FL 32259. Families are welcome to bring their blankets and chairs and relax on the lawn to watch the family-friendly movie underneath the stars. Movies begin at sunset and are free and open to the public. Concessions will be made available for each event. Picnic baskets are welcome, however glass containers are prohibited. For more information, please call at 904.209.0381 or email
sntaylor@sjcfl.us.
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Summer Camp Registration Drawing
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Registration for St.
Johns County's summ
er
camp drawing will
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open through March 13. Parents can register children, ages 5-1
2,
for an opportunity to attend summer camp, which will be held at s
even locations. Summer camp registration is not on a first-come, first-serve basis. Names will be drawn at random to ensure an equal chance at participation. The drawing will be held on March 23, and parents do not need to be present. Results of the drawing will be mailed no later than April 6. For more information, email bjames@sjcfl.us or call 904.209.0365.
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Southeast Branch Library WWI Genealogy Study Group
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The St. Johns County Public Library and Denise Olson, President of the St. Augustine Genealogical Society, have partnered to create a WWI Genealogy Research Study group to assist individuals in discovering their military ancestry. The group meets 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month through May 5 at the Southeast Branch Library, 6670 U.S. 1 South, St. Augustine, FL 32086. Participants will have access to and assistance with a variety of resources and records on military service. Everyone is welcome, but registration is required. Please register in person at the Southeast Library or call 904.827.6900.
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Art in Public Spaces Exhibit Features Artist Kirk Marsh
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St. Johns County's Art in Public Spaces program is excited to host "Lucid Dreams: The Real Becomes the Surreal" featuring artist Kirk Marsh through March 15 at the County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian View. Visitors are invited to view the exhibit from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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