Category: Government

As expected, Historic City News watched as the St. Johns County Commission acknowledged the proposed fiscal year 2010 millage rates presented by Director of Management and Budget Doug Timms.

Historic City News has learned that the consul generals of Spain, Britain, and France, a former U. S. Secretary of State, and former Florida Governor are among recommendations by the City Commission for appointments to local and federal 450th commemoration bodies.

Historic City News has learned that what could have been some good news for those struggling to save money in St. Johns County’s budget, turns out to have more positive impact for larger, metropolitan areas of the state.

Reading today’s reporting of the situation with the previously denied plans for the Bishop’s Building at the corner of St. George Street and Cathedral place, the actual status of the situation between the parties may not be clear.

A new regulatory ordinance for the Plaza de la Constitución begins with “a laundry list” according to an article that appeared in the St. Augustine Report today.

Historic City News was on Cathedral Place near Cordova Street this morning when we discovered a Tavares family pushing buttons and scratching their heads; trying to decipher the meter pay station in front of the Bank of America building.

Tonight, in a 4 – 1 vote with Leanna Freeman dissenting, The St. Augustine City Commission approved an offer to settle the lawsuit brought by Fish Island Development, LLC.

This weeks report from County Administrator Michael Wanchick featured several Housing and Community Services assistance programs that may be of value to Historic City News readers.