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City prepares to Re-Open Project S.W.I.N.GDedication and Ribbon-Cutting Scheduled for Friday, November 11The City of St. Augustine will rededicate its iconic playground, Project S.W.I.N.G (St. Augustine’s Wish for Its Next Generation), on Friday, November 11 at 11:00am, with the hopes that it being a federal holiday, families with school-aged children will be able to attend.A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place to mark the official re-opening of the park. Mayor Tracy Upchurch will offer remarks and members of the community who helped with this project will be recognized. Parking for those who wish to attend the ceremony will be available free of charge at the Historic Downtown Parking Facility from 10:30am – 11:15am. For the full story, visit the City's website. Photo credit: Florida's Historic Coast
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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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Citizen Self Service Site UpgradesUsers Asked to Update their Accounts Before November 12The City’s Citizen Self Service site will be unavailable on Saturday, November 12 while upgrades are implemented. After this upgrade, your username/user ID will change to the email address that is attached to your current self-service account.
If your current user account has a valid email address on it, you will log in with that email address and your current password. The system will already have your account established and various City accounts linked.
If your current user account does not have a valid email address on it, you will need to create a new account.
To ensure a seamless transition, it is strongly recommended that you check your current citizen self-service account to ensure you have a valid email address linked. Beginning Monday November 14, you may email Customer Service at or call (904) 825-1037 with any questions or issues related to the upgraded Citizen Self Service site.
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The Break Room:Greg White, Order of La Florida Award RecipientEvery year, the St. Augustine City Commission recognizes individuals for their outstanding service and contributions to the City by way of presenting awards. In September, Mr. Greg White was recognized with the 2022 Order of La Florida Award. So, joining us this week on The Break Room is Mr. White to discuss his community involvement in West Augustine, as well as give us a sneak peek of upcoming projects and initiatives.
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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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Face of the CityTara Bennie, Parking Enforcement Supervisor
Happy #MobilityWeek2022! In celebration, we are featuring Tara Bennie, Parking Enforcement Supervisor, as this week’s #FaceOfTheCity!
Tara started her career with the City 21 years ago as a Research Clerk in the Planning and Building Department. Then, she moved to the Customer Service Division. In 2006, Tara started her career in mobility as a Parking Coordinator, and was promoted to the Supervisor position she holds today.
As a Parking Enforcement Supervisor, it’s Tara’s job to act as a liaison between the public and Mobility Team, as well as manage the parking meters and enforcement, including supervising the Parking Enforcement Officers and Meter Technician.
“As a St. Augustine native, I have seen the City grow exponentially,” said Tara. “Hand in hand with this growth is the expansion of the Mobility Team to include Public Works and the Parking Garage. Just about every job in the City has something to do with mobility. I enjoy working with all the different departments, and getting to see the results of our mobility improvements is rewarding!”
Outside of work, Tara loves to spend time with her husband, Kevin, daughters Emma and Reese, siblings, nieces, and nephews!
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Mobility Week 2022This Year's Theme: What Moves You?
Thank you for celebrating #MobilityWeek2022 with us! Mobility Week celebrates making safe, sustainable, and multimodal transportation choices. To stay up-to-date on 'what moves' CityStAug, all things mobility, visit the City's mobility webpage.
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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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City concludes pilot Express Lane programs at downtown parking garageGarage Visitors Asked to Submit Feedback via Email
As of Monday, October 31, the City will conclude the Express Lane pilot program at the Historic Downtown Parking Facility. The lane will be converted back into a 'pay-on-entry ' lane, staffed with a booth attendant.
City staff will review the data collected from this pilot to determine if it will be implemented permanently in the future. In the meantime, residents and garage visitors are asked to submit program feedback via email.
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General Election Early VotingAvailable in St. Johns County through November 5
Early voting for the General Election is available in St. Johns County daily from 8am to 6pm, though Saturday, November 5.
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New Permitting Portal for ContractorsPlanning and Building Department to hold Demonstration WorkshopsThe City of St. Augustine’s Planning and Building Department will be launching a new portal for permitting that will allow contractors to apply for permits and schedule inspections online. Contractors will be able to see the progress of an application, upload plans and revised plans, and verify the application is in the system. Upon completion of an inspection, contractors will be able to see the results in real time.
So that contractors may learn how to use the new online portal, city staff will offer four training workshops, two on Monday, November 7 and two on Wednesday, November 9 in The Alcazar Room of City Hall, located on the west corridor of the Lightner Museum Courtyard, at 75 King Street.
The workshops will provide the following assistance: 1. Introduction of the software, 2. Demonstration of how to submit a permit application and schedule inspections, and 3. Allow the contractors to set up their online accounts.
All workshops will be held at 9:00am and 1:00pm each day. Walk-ins are welcome, but a reservation would be appreciated. Reserve your spot by emailing the Planning and Building Department. For questions, call the Planning and Building Department at 904.825.1065.
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Planning and Zoning Board MeetingTuesday, November 1, 2:00pm
The Alcazar Room, City Hall, 75 King St.
Agenda and packet here.
Watch streaming here.
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CANCELLEDCorridor Review Committee Meeting
Originally scheduled for Thursday, November 3
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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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