Category: Government

3-2 Vote ushers in new carriage ordinance

After 2 hours and 22 minutes of public comment and commissioner debate, testimony from two attorneys representing the current carriage operator and two attorneys representing the city, we have a new carriage ordinance – on a 3-2 split vote.

Government

Mica reports on rail grant transparency

Two independent government reports found that the Obama Administration failed to clearly justify its selections for so-called high-speed and passenger rail grants and TIGER transportation grants under the failed stimulus.

Government

Moving ahead with Galimore pool

As forewarned by County Commission Chairman Ken Bryan, Historic City News has learned that, at tomorrow night’s meeting, St. Augustine Commissioners will decide if $400,000 is fair compensation to the City to restore the Lincolnville community pool to operation.

Government

City Commission table repossessed

Lightner Museum Director Bob Harper tells Historic City News that they have discovered a use for a 14-foot long, six-foot across mahogany table that was purchased from the Blackstone estate by Chicago publisher Otto C. Lightner; sometime in the 1930’s.

Government

As of April 4th – 91% of taxes collected

As of April 4, your St. Johns County Tax Collector’s office achieved a 91 percent collection rate with revenue totaling $307,200,954.12, slightly ahead of the collection of 2009 taxes this time last year. Bills for the 2010 tax year were due March 31.

Government

April 18 – Riberia Street construction begins

City of St. Augustine spokesperson Cathy DuPont informed Historic City News local reporters that the long wait for repairs on Riberia Street is almost over — announcing that excavation on Riberia Street at Bridge Street will begin Monday, April 18th.

Government