Historic City News learned that replicas of the Spanish constitution monument in the plaza will be provided to the cities of Cadiz and Aviles, Spain; as part of an agreement reached by St. Augustine City Commissioners during their meeting last night.
Historic City News reporters listened to a lengthy debate last night concerning the possible closing of the Spanish Quarter Museum; which consumed the last two hours of the five-hour meeting.
Historic City News was on hand this morning when St. Johns County Commission Chairman threatened to report un-named individuals who he labels “wackos” to the Justice Department if he gets no cooperation from the sheriff or state attorney.
Historic City News has learned that St. Augustine Police Chief Loran K. Lueders needs help to enforce the City’s “no-camping” ordinance; since enforcement requires that alternative beds be available elsewhere.
City staff reported to Historic City News that they will recommend to St. Augustine City Commissioners Monday that a period for proposals be extended to August 11th after only one bid was submitted regarding the North City Water Works building.
City Manager John Regan announced to Historic City News that he will outline a proposed “mission statement” and concise “action plan” to implement the 450th Commemoration before the St. Augustine City Commission workshop on Monday.
