3/3/22 @ 2:15 p.m. -

Representatives are on site at the American Beach Community Center, 1600 Julia Street, Fernandina Beach, to meet with residents of the American Beach Water and Sewer District to answer questions and assist with the completion of the American Beach Water and Sewer District Assessment Assistance Applications.  The Assessment Assistance Program is to aid individuals who are facing financial hardship with the annual water and sewer assessment.
 
Representatives will remain at the American Beach Community Center this week through March 4th and next week, March 7th through March 10th, 9:00am - 5:00pm.  County staff will be available on Friday, March 11th from 8:00am - 5:00pm at the James Page Governmental Complex, 96135 Nassau Place, Suite 1, Yulee.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer
 
 

1/21/22 @ 3:45 p.m. - At the Wednesday, January 19, 2022 meeting, the Board approved Resolution No. 2022-05, proclaiming January 31, 2022 as American Beach Day. This year, the community is celebrating 87 years!

Great job to the American Beach residents and all those who contribute to the preservation and longevity of this unique community.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/8/21 @ 10:25 a.m. - The American Beach Water & Sewer Advisory Board's regular scheduled meeting for Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. HAS BEEN CANCELLED. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on October 14, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

4/30/21 @ 2:15 p.m. - In August 2020, the County Commission approved Ordinance No. 2020-26 creating the American Beach Water & Sewer District as a means of supporting the American Beach community in their pursuits to install public water and sewer infrastructure. The County Commission also created a citizen’s advisory board, the American Beach Water & Sewer Advisory Board.

The American Beach Water & Sewer Advisory Board will meet on the second Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097. The American Beach Water & Sewer Advisory Board will also have a Special Meeting on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. to discuss several items related to installing public water and sewer including potential property assessment and procedures for imposing the special assessment. All meetings will be live-streamed at www.nassauclerk.com/watch-board-meetings.

All documents related to the American Beach Water & Sewer District meetings will be posted at www. nassaucountyfl.com/1087/American-Beach-Water-Sewer-District. If you have any questions related to the American Beach Water & Sewer District, please call (904) 530-6012 or email abwsdadmin@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

3/15/21 @ 12:15 p.m.

The Board of County Commissioners and the American Beach Water and Sewer District are currently seeking applicants to serve on the American Beach Water and Sewer District Advisory Board.  The Advisory Board will represent the American Beach property owner’s interest by monitoring and evaluating the design and construction of the public water distribution and wastewater collection system within the District boundaries.

The Advisory Board shall consider matters related to and submitted by the District staff to the District Board related to the design and construction of the system and may offer comments, if any, concurrently.  Comments relating to design and construction of the system from the community residents, property owners, resident groups, associations, and other owner-based organizations may be considered by the Advisory Board and provided to the District Board.

The Advisory Board shall be comprised of five (5) members, all of whom shall be legal owners of property in the American Beach Water and Sewer District service area and shall be appointed by the District Board.  Appointments to the Board shall be made based on prior community service experience and involvement in the community improvement planning within the District boundaries.

Applicants must include proof of ownership shall be in the form of one of the following:

• Copy of a recorded Deed;
• Copy of documents from the Property Appraiser’s Office indicating ownership;
• Copy of documents from the Tax Collector’s Office indicating ownership.

Please note, all members of the Advisory Board shall abide by Florida Sunshine Law, F.S. Ch. 286; Florida Public Records Law, F.S. Ch. 119; Florida Code of Ethics, F.S. Ch. 112; and all other applicable local or state statutes, ordinances, or rules.

Applications and backup documentation will be accepted through Friday, March 19, 2021 at 5:00pm.

Apply here: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/1087/American-Beach-Advisory-Board

If you have any questions, please contact Administrative Manager, Amy Bell, at abell@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

1/28/21 @ 10:00 a.m. - At the meeting held on Monday, January 25, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 2021-008, proclaiming January 31, 2021 as "American Beach Day".

2021 marks the 81st anniversary of the founding of American Beach by Abraham Lincoln Lewis, Florida's first black millionaire and President of the Afro-American Life Insurance Company. Mr. Lewis purchased the area with the intent of providing a place for his employees to vacation and own homes near the beach. In fact, until the passage of the Civil Rights Act, American Beach was the only area where African Americans could enjoy the beach.

From the 1930's through the 1950's, the area was busy with families, churches and children and featured numerous hotels, restaurants and nightclubs. American Beach hosted numerous celebrities during this period including: Zora Neale Hurston, Billie Daniels, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Billy Eckstein, Hank Aaron, Joe Louis, Ossie Davis and Sherman Hemsley. American Beach is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is still draws visitors from around the world.

Ms. Joyce Jefferson, President of the American Beach Property Owner's Association was present at the meeting to accept the Resolution. She thanked the Board for their continued efforts in preserving their unique community. The Board also extended their gratitude to Ms. Jefferson and the other members of the American Beach POA for contributing their hearts and souls into making American Beach the historic jewel that it is.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/18/20 @ 8:30 a.m. - A community meeting regarding the American Beach Well and Septic Tank Phase Out Project will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at Burney Park (1556 Gregg Street).

Representatives from the Florida Government Utility Authority (FGUA) will be attending to provide an update on the project. Members of the Nassau County Planning Department will also be in attendance.

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

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

6/22/20 @ 9:00 a.m. - ATTENTION AMERICAN BEACH RESIDENTS: Please join Nassau County Planning staff this Saturday, June 27, 2020 for a presentation by Florida Government Utility Authority (FGUA) regarding the proposed American Beach Well and Septic Tank Phase Out Project.

The meeting will take place at Burney Park from 9:00-11:00 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Staff directly at (904) 530-6300 or via email at planninginfo@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office