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In memory of Commissioner Paul WaldronA message from Mayor Tracy W. UpchurchA message from Mayor Tracy W. Upchurch: On behalf of the residents of the City of St. Augustine, I wish to offer our sincerest condolences to Commissioner Waldron’s family, especially his wife Stephanie and daughters, Ashley and Kati, and the greater community family of St. Johns County.
First and foremost, he was a loving husband and father. He cared deeply for the people he served and tirelessly advocated for enriching the lives of our residents through his leadership and commitment. We especially appreciate his invaluable service as a board member of the Tourist Development Council.
Paul served as County Commissioner since 2016 but has served our entire community long before that. His deep-rooted commitment to bettering St. Augustine is demonstrated in his involvement as a coach, mentor, and friend to many. As a life-long resident of St. Johns County, he was always looking out for its residents, his neighbors, and ways to make it a better place to live.
Being a small business owner and true servant-leader himself, Paul was dedicated to approaching any issue presented before him with a strategic mindset and always with the best interest of his community, his home, at heart.
Paul will be dearly missed.
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Upcoming Commission MeetingMonday, October 24, 2022 at 5:00pmThe City Commission will convene for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 24 at 5:00pm in The Alcazar Room at City Hall, 75 King Street.
The agenda and meeting packet can be found online.
Stream it live and watch on-demand the following day at www.CityStAugTV.com.
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King Tide AlertOctober 26 - 29, 2022King Tides are the highest predicted high tides of the year, and they often cause nuisance flooding in coastal and low - lying areas. More severe flooding can occur if the King Tide coincides with severe weather conditions (heavy rain, strong winds, big waves). However, sea level rise is causing these tides to happen more frequently, last longer, and extend further inland.
To remain safe during a King Tide, avoid driving through standing water. If necessary to drive through standing water, proceed slowly and with caution to avoid creating a wake. Avoid parking and leaving vehicles in areas prone to flooding. For more information, check out CityStAug Weather Stem and the City's website.
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The Break Room:Abby Pedigo, Fire MarshalHappy belated Fire Prevention Week! In celebration, Abby Pedigo, Fire Marshal, joined us on The Break Room to discuss fire prevention tips and tricks, fire safety, and storm safety reminders.
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Free Park & Ride shuttle returns during Nights of Lights season
City will provide service starting on Light-Up! Night, Saturday, November 19
The City of St. Augustine Free Park and Ride shuttle returns for the peak dates of Nights of Lights, starting on Light-Up! Night, Saturday, November 19.
The Free Park & Ride shuttle service will continue on Friday and Saturday of Thanksgiving Weekend (November 25 & 26), the first three Saturdays in December, and the five days following Christmas, Monday, December 26 through Friday, December 30. For more information, visit the City's website.
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Florida City Government Week observed October 17-23Celebrating importance of municipal government and the role it plays in residents’ quality of life Since city government is the government closest to its residents, it is important to understand how the City operates, the services it provides, its contribution to a better quality of life, and the importance of their own active involvement.
This year the City promoted the week with a 'day in the life' video series on Facebook and Instagram: @CityStAug, @CityStAugArchaeology, @CityStAugFire, @CityStAugMarina, and @StAugPD, so be sure to check it out! Florida City Government Week is sponsored by the Florida League of Cities.
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Face of the CityDavid Birchim, Assistant City ManagerAs we are wrapping up our celebration of Florida City Government Week, we want you to meet David Birchim, Assistant City Manager, as this week’s #FaceOfTheCity!
David started his career with the City 25 years ago as an Entry Level Planner. He worked his way up the chain of command through the Planning and Building Department, and served as Director for 8 years. Then, in 2021, he was promoted to Assistant City Manager. In his current role, David is responsible for special projects (like real estate development, affordable housing, building a new fire station, constructing a new sailing center for the yacht club, the Broudy project, and much more), legislative funding requests, and updating the environmental protection code / resilient shoreline initiative. During emergencies, like Hurricane Ian, David helps the Planning and Building Department conduct post-storm damage assessments downtown and in Lincolnville.
“As part of this year’s Florida Cities Week theme, ‘My City: I’m part of it, I’m proud of it”, I want to mention something about St. Augustine that I am most proud of,’ said David. “We are a premier City for historic preservation. No other City of our size has a comparable program. The Nation’s Oldest City stands out because we have the highest concentration of important historic properties in the Southeast region, and possibly the entire nation.”
Outside of work, David likes to be outside hiking, fishing, and kayaking. In addition, David is a talented artist – his mediums include watercolor and urban sketching.
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National Prescription Drug Take Back DaySaturday, October 29, 10am - 2pmUnused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue. Proper disposal of expired, unused, unwanted drugs saves lives, protects the environment, and our overall community. Take Back Day is Saturday, October 29, 10am-2pm at the St. Augustine Police Station.
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General Election Early VotingAvailable in St. Johns County starting
October 26 through November 5
Early voting for the General Election is available in St. Johns County daily from 8am to 6pm, Wednesday, October 26 though Saturday, November 5.
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Fish Island Preserve OpenPublic asked to proceed with caution Fish Island Preserve is now open to the public! All major obstructions have been removed and the trail is now accessible. However, please proceed with caution and watch your step - there is still scattered small debris.
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FEMA opens Disaster Recovery Center Open daily, 9:00am - 6:00pmFEMA opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in St. Johns County. The DRC will be in the Wind Mitigation Building and open daily from 9:00am to 6:00pm. FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers provide disaster survivors with information from Florida state agencies, FEMA, and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Survivors can get help applying for federal assistance, learn about the types of assistance available, learn about the appeals process, and get updates on applications. For more information, visit St. John County Emergency Management's website.
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St. Johns County to Host Series of Sales Tax Educational Town HallsTuesday, October 25 at 5:30pmSt. Johns County will host three educational town halls to provide the community with facts about the one-cent sales tax referendum. St. Johns County staff will cover the most frequently asked questions, give a presentation of the County’s current infrastructure backlog, and allow an opportunity for the community to ask questions.
The first town hall will be held on Tuesday, October 25 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm in the St. Johns County Auditorium. It will be live-steamed via GTV. For more information, visit St. Johns County's website.
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City Commission MeetingMonday, October 24, 5:00pm
The Alcazar Room, City Hall, 75 King St.
Agenda and packet here.
Watch streaming here.
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Development Review Committee MeetingFridays, 8:30amAgenda and participation instructions available by contacting the Planning & Building Department
at 904.825.1065 or DRC@citystaug.com.
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