City offers workshops, individual consultation to residents seeking flood mitigation assistance

Open house also offered for contractors 

The City of St. Augustine will offer several open house workshops with Quality Engineering and Surveying, LLC (QES), a consultant hired to provide Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) counseling to residents and contractors.  A total of four workshops will be held in The Alcazar Room of City Hall, on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 30 and 31, as follows:
 

• Tuesday, August 30, 6:00pm, Homeowners
• Wednesday, August 31, 11:00am, Homeowners
• Wednesday, August 31, 3:30pm, Contractors
• Wednesday, August 31, 6:00pm, Homeowners
• Thursday, September 1, All Day, on-site visits, individual appointments/consultations

On The Break Room:

Jessica Beach, Chief Resilience Officer

Before the water gets deep, do you know what to do to protect your property? Joining us back in The Break Room this week is Jessica Beach, Chief Resilience Officer, to discuss the upcoming FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Program.

Flagler College Community Town Hall

Thursday, August 25 at 6:00pm

Face of the City

Mark Harrington, Supervisor of Property Services

Mark has been with the City for almost 25 years; he started as a custodian in 1997 and was later promoted to supervisor in 2004.
 
Mark supervises 12 custodians, and it is their job to care for City buildings, including City Hall, 50 Bridge St., the Police Department, Fleet, Casa del Hidalgo, the Visitors Information Center, and Parking Garage. They clean, pressure wash, vacuum, dust, and remove garbage from these facilities. Mark is also responsible for setting up the Alcazar Room for numerous meetings. During hurricanes, Mark and his crew sandbag City buildings, as well as clean up debris after the storm. During COVID, Mark and his crew were extremely busy deep cleaning, pressure washing, and sanitizing City facilities.
 
“I have been in St. Augustine for over 45 years,” said Mark. “In that time, I have met so many awesome people here. I especially appreciate all of my coworkers and staff who work together to make the City as wonderful it is.”
 
Outside of work, Mark is active in his church, Anchor Faith, and enjoys golfing, going to the beach, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his dog, Kodak.

Thank you for celebrating #CityStAugSelfie day!

City Hall Selfie Day was Monday, August 15 

Concerts in the Plaza

Big Pineapple - Thursday, August 25

Big Pineapple will play the sweet sounds of the Hawaiian Islands at #ConcertsInThePlaza on Thursday, August 25 at 7:00pm.

Their smooth renditions of contemporary and traditional island favorites evoke the romantic moods and exotic settings of old Hawaii. Expertly blending 1930's and 40's Jazz, Bossa Nova, Country and Swing music, Big Pineapple has developed a unique, fresh sound firmly rooted in classic Hawaiian music.

Concerts may be cancelled or postponed due to weather. If a concert is cancelled, the public will be notified on the  City Website  and  on Facebook. If a cancellation notice is not posted, then the concert is still scheduled. For the complete season schedule. parking information, and more, visit the  concerts page on the City's website.

City of St. Augustine is accepting applications for Poet Laureate

Volunteer position will contribute to arts and culture representing the City

CALLING ALL POETS! The City is accepting applications for a Poet Laureate, a volunteer position to act as a resource for the City’s poetry and literary activities. 


For more information and to apply,  visit the City's website.  Applications are due by Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

The Historic Area Community Redevelopment Agency (HACRA) wants your input

UPDATED DEADLINE: Survey available through September 1

The Historic Area Community Redevelopment Agency (HACRA) wants your input!
 
Visit here for a survey and interactive map to identify a location where a problem or concern exists and provide a detailed comment. The survey is available through Sept 1.

City Commission Meeting

Monday, August 22, 5:00pm

The Alcazar Room, City Hall, 75 King St.
When available, the agenda will be posted here.
Watch streaming here.

General Employees' Retirement Board

Wednesday, August 24, 1:00pm

Communications Conference Room, 2nd floor,  City Hall
 
Agenda and participation instructions available by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 904-825-1007 or CityClerk@citystaug.com 

Police Officers' Retirement Board

Wednesday, August 24, 3:00pm

Communications Conference Room, 2nd floor, City Hall
 
Agenda and participation instructions available by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 904-825-1007 or CityClerk@citystaug.com 

Development Review Committee Meeting

Fridays, 8:30am

Agenda and participation instructions available by contacting the Planning & Building Department
at 904.825.1065 or DRC@citystaug.com