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 7/5/22 @ 2:30 p.m. - President Biden has issued a Proclamation ordering all flags to be flown at half-staff through sunset on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in honor of the victims of the shooting in Highland Park, Illinois on Monday, July 4th.
To view the Proclamation, please click here. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Office
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7/5/22 @ 9:20 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:
Conservation Land Acquisition Management (CLAM) Committee Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 American Beach Water & Sewer District Advisory Board Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Agendas can be located on our website. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 7/1/22 @ 8:30 p.m. - Below are pictures from the week of June 24-July 1, 2022. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 6/30/22 @ 12:00 p.m. - At the June 13, 2022 meeting, the Board approved Resolution No. 2022-125 temporarily reducing the speed limit on County Road 121 from the Duval County line to County Road 2 to 45 mph. This is being done at the recommendation of Engineering Services and the Florida Department of Transportation in an effort to improve motorist safety due to current road conditions and higher than average truck traffic. New speed limit signs were put in place yesterday.
As previously announced, the State awarded the County $9 million in Legislative funding during the 2021 Legislative Session for repair and resurfacing of the southern most portion of County Road 121. Project design is anticipated to begin in late summer/early fall 2022. Construction is anticipated to begin early 2023 and will take six to nine months to complete. Given the approximate two-year process to complete repairing of the southern half of the CR121 corridor, the Nassau County Road Department has been working diligently to make temporary asphalt repairs to the road by removing loose asphalt and debris; recompacting the base; filling the holes with tackifier, a compound that increases stickiness; filling the holes with a new asphalt mix; and then tamping it into place, and packing it tightly before leveling it to the surrounding road. The Road Department has also to worked to remove the accumulation of soil along portions of the roadway’s shoulders to allow rain water to drain away more quickly from the paved surface. Following completion of the repair and resurfacing project, the roadway will be re-evaluated to reimplement the 55 mph speed limit. If you have any questions, please contact Deputy County Manager/County Engineer, Robert Companion at (904) 530-6225 or via e-mail at rcompanion@nassaucountyfl.com. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  Left to right: Commissioner Klynt Farmer; CUVB Executive Director, Gil Langley; Public Works Director, Doug Podiak 6/30/22 @ 10:40 a.m. - At the Monday, June 27, 2022 meeting, the Board approved Resolution No. 2022-130 proclaiming the week of July 1 - July 7, 2022, as Clean Beaches Week in Nassau County, Florida. Clean Beaches Week is recognized annually across the nation to spread awareness regarding the effects of pollution on marine life, oceans and coastal landscape. Public Works Director, Doug Podiak, and Convention & Visitor's Bureau Executive Director, Gil Langley, were in attendance to accept the Resolution.
Nassau County beaches have long been a source of beauty and enjoyment, drawing thousands of visitors per year. The Board strives to ensure that Nassau County beaches remain pristine. By collection of the Tourist Development Tax by lodging establishments on Amelia Island, the County is able to fund 100% of beach cleaning efforts. These efforts including removal of trash and debris from both City and County beaches, emptying of all trashcans along the beach, removal of trash and debris from all beach front parks, and cleaning of all beach front park restrooms. In 2021, the beach contractor removed approximately 100 tons of trash and debris from City and County beaches, beach access areas, and parking lots. The Amelia Island Convention and Visitor's Bureau works tirelessly to ensure that visitors understand the importance of keeping our beaches clean by providing printed materials for lodging establishments and supplying signage in beach front parks encouraging residents and visitors to "leave no trace". By caring for the beach and keeping it clean, the Board of County Commissioners is investing in preservation of the environment and wildlife by ensuring that harmful materials do not end up in the ocean or destroy beach habitats. This week, residents and visitors are encouraged to make a positive impact by cleaning up trash and debris that have been left behind and encouraging others to do the same. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  6/30/22 @ 9:45 a.m.- Please be advised that the Fernandina Beach Library Branch will be closed for renovations on Friday, July 1 and Saturday, July 2.
All other branches will maintain regular hours. As always, the digital library, book drops and book lockers are available to you 24/7. If you have any questions, please contact the Library System at (904) 530-6500. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 6/27/22 @ 5:20 p.m. Nassau County Fire-Rescue 3101 and the Fernandina Beach Fire Department responded to a ship fire at the port late last night. 35 firefighters battled the fire for approximately four hours until is was determined to be under control. Approximately two hours later, it was finally out. The reason for the fire is currently unknown but is under investigation by the US Coastguard’s Investigations Division. No civilians were injured however one NCFR firefighter was transported to Baptist Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Through interlocal agreements, the City and County are able to jointly respond to incidents requiring greater resources. We appreciate this partnership and the ability to better serve the residents of Nassau County. 6/27/22 @ 11:00 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week.
Board of County Commissioners Monday, June 27, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32034 Agendas can be located on our website. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  Planning Director, Thad Crowe, accepts the FPZA Award on behalf of the Board at their annual conference held earlier this month 6/24/22 @ 1:15 p.m.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer (904) 530-6010 srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com NASSAU COUNTY RECEIVES 2022 SUSTAINABILITY AWARD FOR STATE ROAD 200 CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN Nassau County, Florida, June 24, 2022 – Nassau County has received its second award for the State Road 200 Corridor Master Plan. The first award was an Award of Excellence in Planning from the Northeast Florida Regional Council earned in January 2022. This most recent award is the 2022 Sustainability Award from the Florida Planning and Zoning Association (FPZA) which was earned for creating a plan that improves on and harmonizes with the natural environment. This plan was the result of a two-year planning initiative which consisted of online citizen surveys, interviews and community meetings in which stakeholders were asked to share their thoughts about the State Road 200/A1A Corridor. This process revealed that county residents, young and old, share a desire for a safe, comfortable, and attractive corridor that connects them to the places they are seeking access to. They also desire more trees, sidewalk/bicycle paths, and gathering spaces such as parks and public markets. At the Board of County Commissioner’s meeting held on December 13, 2021, the Board adopted a Resolution approving the SR200/A1A Corridor Master Plan which will serve as the blueprint for plan implementation through upcoming comprehensive plan policies and land development code standards. Joseph Quinn, Senior Project Manager for the Southwest Florida Water Management District and President of the FPZA, stated, “The Nassau County State Road 200/A1A Corridor Master Plan reflects the incredible long-range vision of staff, residents, businesses owners, and others to foster a sense of community and connectivity not traditionally seen in such car-centric corridors. The broad stakeholder engagement in the Master Plan development is a testament to the community’s desire to create a vibrant, connected, and sustainable corridor addressing enhanced livability for both current and future residents. Given the exceptional aspects of the State Road 200/A1A Master Plan, the Florida Planning and Zoning Association was extremely excited to present Nassau County with the 2022 Sustainability Award!” Nassau County recognizes that the current pattern of development along the SR200/A1A Corridor is not fiscally sustainable, nor does it represent the interests of the community. With the recent widening of SR200 to six lanes, its wide vehicle travel ways, unshaded sidewalks, and unprotected bike lanes, automobile transportation is prioritized. Nassau County’s goal is to establish nodes of compact, walkable areas along the corridor, linked by safe routes for bicycling and future transit, while creating a sense of place and historic identity. Five planning priorities identified include:
The State Road 200 Corridor Master Plan outlines Low Impact Design (LID) principles that work with nature to manage stormwater and preserving natural landscape features. It also includes guidelines for maintaining natural areas and protecting viewsheds along the corridor which would be accomplished by strategic acquisition of parcels along the State Road 200 corridor. County Manager, Taco Pope, stated, “The State Road 200 Corridor Master Plan- The Timber to Tides Project charts a path towards a more resilient and people centric development program that prioritizes quality-of-life and generational sustainability. I am proud to have been part of the planning team that delivered this project to the citizens of Nassau County”. The Master Plan can be located here. If you have any questions about the SR200/A1A Corridor Master Plan, please contact the Nassau County Planning Department at (904) 530-6300 or email planninginfo@nassaucountyfl.com. 6/24/22 @ 3:00 p.m. - Below are photos from the week of June 17 - June 24, 2022. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer |
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