Category: Government

Historic City News learned from discussion at the last city commission meeting that the City is considering the enactment of a cell phone tower ordinance which will be on the agenda for this Monday.

George Gardner reported to Historic City News through The St. Augustine Report that a $480,000 design and build contract is going before the City Commission for approval Monday night, signaling a start to the long-awaited highway signage that will direct traffic to the Historic Downtown Parking Facility.

Historic City News has verified that on yesterday, as threatened, a group of downtown artists filed suit against the city in United States District Court through their attorneys; Sheppard, White, Thomas & Kachergus, P.A. of Jacksonville and Thomas E. Cushman, Esquire of St. Augustine.

Against the backdrop of increasing public concern regarding the impacts of the economic downturn and decreasing revenues, it was reported to Historic City News that the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners and the St. Johns County School Board met Wednesday for their quarterly joint meeting.

St. Augustine – St. Johns County Airport Media Representative Cindy Hollingsworth has reported to Historic City News that the St. Augustine Airport is pleased to welcome the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Services to our local airport.

The Flagler College Public Administration Program has reported to Historic City News that they will be hosting the 2009 Conference for Local Government this Friday, February 27th at the Ringhaver Student Center.

Historic City News reporters watched in surprise as additional speaking time and a free “ParkNow” card was offered during the public comment period of Monday’s City Commission meeting.

Historic City News reminds our readers that the St. Augustine City Commission will hold a regular meeting today at 5:00 p.m. in the Alcazar Room at City Hall, 75 King St.