Category: Government

At the regular meeting of the St. Augustine Board of City Commissioners, the commission will tend to public hearings and final action on four ordinances (as well as the introduction of a fifth) all of which have been adjusted to comply with court rulings concerning the city’s regulations on visual arts, vending, and parades.

Historic City News has been informed that the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will begin their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 15, at 1:30 pm instead of the normal 9:00 am start time.

This week’s St. Augustine Report from the Department of Public Affairs of the City of St. Augustine says it begins with cutting back – trimming our budgets to a weak economy.

Melissa Lundquist reported to Historic City News that the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is accepting applications for appointments to the Category II Arts/Grants Funding Panel and the Recreation Advisory Board.

Historic City News has learned that The Florida Association of Counties has presented St. Johns County Commission Vice-Chair Ron Sanchez with the Advanced County Commissioner designation.

City of St. Augustine Offices Closed for Labor Day Holiday Historic City News has been notified that the offices for the City of St. Augustine will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

St. Johns County Tourist Development Council reported to Historic City News that their Category II Arts/Grants Funding panel will meet in special session this Thursday at 9:00 a.m.

The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that the first of two public hearings on the 2009-10 city budget will be held Thursday at 5:05 p.m. in the Alcazar Room at City Hall.