Category: Government

It has been over a year since Historic City News first reported that Assistant City Attorney Carlos Mendoza had begun fashioning the controversial horse-drawn carriage ordinance; however, unless further substantial revisions are made, it will be voted on Monday night.

Last month, Historic City News reported that County Commission Chairman Ken Bryan announced that the county will modify its interlocal agreement with the City in September to turn operation of the Willie Galimore pool facility over to the city.

Historic City News learned that, while the total cost for the City to repair damages at the Visitor Information Center was $390,000, city commissioners last week approved a settlement from contractors Perry-McCall and Walker Parking Consultants for only $200,000.

St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar informed Historic City News that he recognized many members of his agency last Friday evening at the 27th Annual Awards Banquet held at the World Golf Village Convention Center.

Yesterday, commissioners in Escambia County turned down the Staffing Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant — the same week that St. Johns County commissioners accepted the federal money; complete with pre-attached strings.

Historic City News observed members of the St. Johns County Board of Commissioners vote yesterday to accept a federal SAFER grant, which provides funding for 12 new firefighter positions for the next two years.