Category: Government

Historic City News watched as more varied architectural styles south of King Street were approved — however, style in the historic core remains uncertain after hearing 1 1/2 hours of public comments before the city commission last night.

Historic City News has learned that Monday’s City Commission meeting will open with a public hearing on architectural style in the historic district and close with commissioners discussing a proposed building at St. George Street and Cathedral Place that ignited the style debate.

City Commissioners will take another look at staff efforts to close an estimated $1.7-$1.8 million shortfall in next year’s budget at a public workshop at 3:30 p.m. in the Alcazar Room on Monday.

Historic City News was notified that in honor of the 19th anniversary of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, Governor Charlie Crist has accepted the 2009 recommendations of the Governor’s Commission on Disabilities.

Michael Wanchick reported to Historic City News that beginning August 20, 2009, the Planning and Zoning Agency (PZA) will begin a monthly review of each Comprehensive Plan Element and goals, objectives, and policies.

The City Manager’s Office announced to Historic City News today that Dana Ste. Claire will head up the city’s Department of Heritage Tourism on an interim basis following the retirement of Dr. Bill Adams at the end of this month.

Historic City News has learned that St. Johns County Fire Rescue has been training to improve response capabilities for marine rescue emergencies.

Yesterday evening the St. Augustine Airport Authority took steps to adopt what will likely be its last budget dependent on local ad valorem tax revenues according to an interview given to Historic City News today.