2/21/20 @ 1:40 p.m. - Please see the below Press Release from GreenPointe Developers regarding the Groundbreaking Ceremony held on February 7th in celebration of the upcoming construction of Tributary Regional Park.

GREENPOINTE DEVELOPERS PRESS RELEASE 
CONTACT: Maxine McBride (904) 280-7960 or maxine@clockworkmarketing.com
COMPANY CONTACT: Gaynelle James (904) 996-2485 or gjames@GreenPointeLLC.com 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
GreenPointe Developers Break Ground on Tributary Park
New Nassau County Regional Park adjacent to new community
 
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. (Feb. 21, 2020) – GreenPointe Developers, LLC, in partnership with the Nassau County Board of Commissioners, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Tributary Park, a Nassau County Regional Park.

Tributary Park is located on Edwards Road, just west of Interstate 95. The new public park is adjacent to the community of Tributary, a master-planned, mixed-use community located in one of the area’s fastest growing corridors.“Tributary Park will be wonderful addition to the Nassau County community park system and a place where residents and visitors can gather, play and enjoy nature,” said Grady Miars, President, GreenPointe Communities. “In partnership with Nassau County, we have truly outstanding park designs and we are creating a place where the community can enjoy recreational pursuits and connect with Tributary’s exceptional natural surroundings.”

GreenPointe Developers donated more than 40 acres to Nassau County for conversion into a community park for use by residents and businesses. Tributary Park will be a new regional complex for sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. The new park will feature baseball and multi-purpose fields, concessions, a multi-purpose trail, and a future dog park. Completion of the park’s first phase is anticipated in 2021.

Board of County Commissioners Chairman Danny Leeper stated, “We are excited to welcome another GreenPointe Community to Nassau County. Not only are their communities aesthetically pleasing with exceptional architectural styles and landscaping, their communities also offer an array of amenities. Tributary Regional Park will truly have something for everyone and we are excited to partner with them on this project.” 

The community of Tributary has been thoughtfully planned to highlight the community’s premier location and geographical features. Tributary will include residential neighborhoods offering resort-style amenities, dog park, a comprehensive trail system, neighborhood parks with riverfront access, commercial and office space, and approximately 3,200 home sites. In addition to building a park and preserving a significant portion of the community’s uplands and wetlands, GreenPointe will be donating a site for a Nassau County public school and building a fire station. 

District Five Commissioner Justin Taylor echoed Chairman Leeper’s comments adding, “I am thrilled to partner with GreenPointe Communities to construct much needed recreational space for current and future residents. Because of the thoughtful planning that took place, there is a clear and explicit phasing schedule for these improvements. It’s great to partner with developers who share our vision.”
Homes in Tributary will include single-family homes, townhomes and multi-family properties offering innovative floor plans and home designs ranging in size and style to meet the homebuyer’s lifestyle. Homes are anticipated to be priced from the $200s.

Nassau County’s Planning Director Adrienne Burke stated, “The development program includes homes, as well as office, commercial and industrial space. With this mix of uses, combined with the park and future school site, Tributary will be a part of the Nassau County community for years to come, and will provide opportunities for residents to live, play and work.”

The community will be served by top-rated schools in the Nassau County School District. Tributary will offer a premier location near shopping, dining, recreation, medical centers, business centers and more.
Community construction is underway. Sales are anticipated to open in Summer 2020. For more information, visit www.TributaryLiving.com.

Photography:
 
GreenPointe Developers, LLC, in partnership with the Nassau County Board of Commissioners, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Tributary Park.
Pictured in Photo #1
From left:
Liam O’Reilly, Senior Development Manager, GreenPointe Communities
Mike Taylor, North Florida Regional President, GreenPointe Communities
Thomas Ford, District 4 Commissioner, Nassau County
Adrienne Burke, Director of Planning and Economic Opportunity, Nassau County
Pat Edwards, District 3 Commissioner, Nassau County
Aaron Bell, District 2 Commissioner, Nassau County
Justin Taylor, District 5 Commissioner, Nassau County
Daniel Leeper, District 1 Commissioner and Vice Chair, Nassau County
Grady Miars, President, GreenPointe Communities
Gregg Kern, Project Manager, GreenPointe Communities

 
About GreenPointe Developers, LLC
 
GreenPointe Developers is the community and urban development division of GreenPointe Holdings with extensive real estate market data and analytical systems to rapidly assess real estate values and challenges.
 
The GreenPointe team has more than 140 years collective experience in developing some of the most sought-after master-planned and condominium communities in the Southeast. The team creates and transforms residential and mixed-use communities into neighborhoods for today’s homebuyer while providing lasting, sustainable value.
 
Having the utmost respect for the land, the GreenPointe team works diligently to protect and enhance nature’s best assets. This thoughtful practice allows GreenPointe Developers to create and reenergize communities that provide for an enduring lifestyle where people want to live, work and enjoy recreation. 
 
More information is available at www.GreenPointeLLC.com or (904) 996-2485.
 
                                                                  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Contact:
Sabrina Robertson
Administrative Manager
County Manager’s Office
(904) 530-6010
srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com
 
 
Assistant County Manager Taco Pope Appointed to FACT Board of Trustees
 
Nassau County, Florida, February 20, 2020 –Assistant County Manager, Taco Pope, was recently appointed to the Florida Association of Counties Trust (FACT) Board of Trustees. As a member of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Pope will serve beside other professionals to review claims and provide risk management services for FACT’s twenty-three (23) member counties.
 
Mr. Pope stated, “The Florida Association of Counties Trust is a fantastic organization that serves Florida Counties and their residents well. I am humbled to have been selected to serve on the FACT Board of Trustees and look forward to using the knowledge gained to reduce liabilities against the County”.
 
The Florida Association of Counties Trust (FACT) was established in 1989 as a not-for-profit public entity risk pool. The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of representatives from the participating members, promoting local self-government and best serving the needs of Florida’s Counties. All insurance programs are not-for-profit and are operated in the public interest.
 
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If you have any questions about FACT of the Board of Trustees, please contact Ken Moneghan at (727) 403-1001 or visit their website at www.fact-insurance.com.
 
 
 

2/20/20 @ 3:45 p.m. - In celebration of National Puzzle Month, the Nassau County Library System will be holding a Lego Building Fun Event on Tuesday, February 25th from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at the Fernandina Library Branch.

For additional information, please contact Youth Librarian, Michelle Forde, at (904) 530-6506 or via email at mforde@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

2/20/20 @ 9:45 a.m. - At yesterday's meeting, the Board of County Commissioners presented Resolution No. 2020-17 to Henry Green, commending him for this service to the community.

Mr. Green is a life-long resident of Fernandina Beach who faced adversity and challenges throughout his childhood and later turned to drugs and alcohol as a coping mechanism. After finding himself jobless and homeless on many occasions, Mr. Green finally hit rock bottom in July 1988 and made the decision to get sober. Since that time, he has used his experiences to help others who struggle with addiction. He took a job as an Addiction Specialist at Charter by the Sea and became a regular speaker at universities and conferences throughout the southeast, sharing his story of addiction and recovery. He started the first Narcotics Anonymous meeting in Fernandina Beach and hosted the first Narcotics Anonymous Luau which remains a popular community event to this day.

In 2014, Mr. Green founded and incorporated the New Found Freedom House and opened three homes to help recovering addicts get back on their feet. He provides them with food, clothing and shelter and uses his knowledge to help them overcome their own addictions. Several current and past participants of Mr. Green's program were in attendance at the meeting and spoke about the love and compassion shown to them by Mr. Green. It was a very touching moment to see the impact he has made on residents right here in Nassau County.

The Board of County Commissioners commends Mr. Henry Green for overcoming adversity and using his personal experiences to help others. We extend our best wishes to Mr. Green and his mission to help addicts "find freedom, restore dignity, and live life".

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

Please see the below information from the Property Appraiser’s Office regarding the upcoming deadline to file for homestead and other exemptions.

Don’t forget, the filing deadline for homestead and other exemptions is March 2nd, 2020!!

Are you having trouble making it to our office during normal business hours? Catch us after hours in various locations across the county during the month of February!

If you will be filing for Homestead Exemption at any of our after-hours outsourced locations, please click the link below for a list of the documents you and your spouse (if married) will need to provide.

https://www.nassauflpa.com/exemptions-classifications/homestead-exemption/

For more information or questions please contact us at (904)-491-7300.

2/19/20 @ 4:40 p.m. - Please be advised that the decking on the board walk/beach walkover at Burney Park is being replaced. Beginning Monday, February 24th, the walkover will be closed from 9am - 3pm each day for approximately two weeks while segments of the boardwalk are under repair. Residents can still access it in the hours before 9am and after 3pm.

Replacement of the top rail and handrails will follow at a later date.

If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Parks & Recreation at (904) 530-6120.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

2/19/20 @ 4:30 p.m. Please see the below information from the Department of Planning & Economic Opportunity regarding continuance of the three applications related to the proposed development of 28 multi-family units on Parcel D-1 of the Summer Beach Planned Unit Development.

FROM PEO
Please be advised that Staff and the applicants for small-scale FLUM amendment application CPA20-002, notice of proposed change to an existing DRI NOPC20-001, and final development plan application FD20-001 (Applicants: JH Cobb Properties Inc./Artisan Homes LLC/Rogers Tower, P.A.), related to the proposed development of 28 multi-family units on Parcel D-1 of the consolidated Summer Beach PUD/DRI, located at 5456 First Coast Hwy, at the intersection of First Coast Highway and Julia Street, have requested a continuance of the Planning and Zoning Board hearings for these application from February 4, 2020 to March 24, 2020. As a result, the subsequent hearings with Board of County Commissioners are requested to be continued to April 13, 2020

If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Department directly at (904) 530-6300 or email planninginfo@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

2/18/20 @ 4:25 p.m. - Keep Nassau Beautiful is seeking volunteers for a road side clean up event taking place on Saturday, February 29th, along Amelia Island Parkway between 8th Street and Amelia Road. Interested volunteers should meet at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot located at 9900 Amelia Island Parkway.

Gloves, totes, safety vests, and trash grabbers will be provided. Volunteers are asked to dress appropriately with closed toe shoes and should bring bug spray, sunscreen and water.

You can register in advance here. If you have any questions, please contact Keep Nassau Beautiful at (904) 261-0165 or email knb@keepnassaubeautiful.org.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

2/18/20 @ 2:30 p.m. - At the Monday, February 10, 2020 meeting, the Board approved Resolution No. 2020-12, commending K9s United for their support of law enforcement. Commissioner Justin Taylor then presented the Resolution to Debbie Johnson, Founder of K9s United, and her daughter Emma, at a special ceremony organized by the Nassau County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, February 12th.

K9's United is a non-profit organization that provides much needed equipment and services to K9 programs throughout 30 states. They recently donated a heat alarm for one of Nassau County's K9 units. If the vehicle gets too hot, the alarm will activate a signal and then the window will drop! This will ensure the K9 is kept safe should the officer be busy apprehending a suspect.

A big thank you to Ms. Johnson and to Emma, for their generous donation. We appreciate your support of our local law enforcement officers, especially the K9s.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

Photo credits: Nassau County Sheriff's Office

2/18/20 @ 1:45 p.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Planning & Zoning Board
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Board of County Commissioners Meeting
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Ask the County Manager
Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
Hilliard Community Center, 37203 Pecan Street, Hilliard, FL 32046

American Beach Neighborhood Planning Meeting
Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
American Beach Community Center, 1600 Julia Street, Amelia Island, FL 32034

Agendas can be located on our website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office