FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Adrienne Burke
Director, PEO Department
(904) 530-6300
aburke@nassaucountyfl.com
 
PEO DEPARTMENT RECEIVES TWO STATE GRANT AWARDS
 
Nassau County, Florida, July 12, 2019 -  The Nassau County Planning + Economic Opportunity (PEO) Department has recently been awarded grants from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Florida Division of Historical Resources (DHR).
 
The $40,000 DEP grant is the second grant award that will assist in completing a  Vulnerability Assessment.  A previous grant awarded last year initiated the first phase of the assessment. A Vulnerability Assessment reviews potential exposure to existing developed areas and future areas of development, financial exposure, and risks to environmental and cultural resources as it relates to flooding and sea level rise.
 
The two areas to be studied in the second phase of the Vulnerability Assessment are: 1) Amelia Island and 2) west of I-95 and north of A1A/SR 200/301. The first phase grant studied east of I-95 excluding the island and west of I-95, south of A1A/SR 200/301. The County has a goal of holistically incorporating resiliency planning into all planning activities, instead of treating it as a siloed, separate planning exercise. For more information, visit: .
 
The $50,000 DHR grant will allow the County to have a historic resource survey completed. With the projected growth in Nassau County, it is a critical time to inventory and plan for historic and cultural resources. The proposed scope of work for the Nassau County Countywide Historic Resources Survey is comprised of three parts: 1) Updating existing Florida Master Site File forms, 2) Surveying areas for potential additions to the Florida Master Site File, and 3) Suggesting recommendations for preservation strategies. For more information on the County’s history, visit www.nassaucountyfl.com/history.
 
Neither grant award required a match from the County. The Board of County Commissioners will be presented with the grant agreements for formal acceptance at forthcoming Board meetings, and the County will select consultants to assist in completing the grant projects. The DEP grant project is estimated to be completed in the first quarter of 2020, and the DHR grant project will be completed by June 2020. Community outreach and updates will be part of both grant projects.
 
The Nassau County Planning and Economic Opportunity Department is charged with leading long-range and current planning for the community, with a focus on technical planning, implementation and management of the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan, development and site plan review, and assistance to citizens, the Board of County Commissioners, County Manager and other staff, advisory boards, government agencies, and the private sector regarding growth and development in Nassau County. For more information on our Plan, Code, or current initiatives, visit www.nassaucountyfl.com/planning, call (904) 530-6300 or email planninginfo@nassaucountyfl.com.
 

  7/10/19 @ 11:55 a.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Contact:
Jennifer Kirkland
Nassau County Road Department
(904) 530-6175
Email: jkirkland@nassaucountyfl.com
 
Nassau County Annual Road Overlay Program

Nassau County, Florida, July 10, 2019 - The Nassau County Road Department will begin the Annual Road Overlay Program on or around July 22, 2019.

All roads in the overlay program will consist of “clipping” grass and soil off of the road
edges, milling sections of the roadway (which may create dust), “tacking” the roadway
before paving, overlaying the roadway with a new layer of asphalt, temporary and
permanent traffic striping, and road shoulder repairs from the new construction.
 
The County’s Capital Improvement Plan adopted on September 18, 2018 included $2.5 million in Fiscal Year 18-19 funding for Pavement Management Programs to include Overlay Projects. The following roads were prioritized at a Workshop held on April 22, 2019 based on the following criteria: 

• Traffic Volume
  • Through traffic
  • Citizens served
• Existing Road Conditions
  • Rideability
  • Quantity of potholes
  • Condition of service (cracking, etc.)

 
Road Overlays are typically a fast- moving operation.  During construction, there will be periods of high noise levels.    

APPROVED ROADS

LESSIE ROAD (FROM CR108 TO COOPERS NECK RD) HILLIARD
SADLER ROAD (FROM 8TH ST TO 14TH ST) FERNANDINA
EDWARDS ROAD (FROM SR200 TO END) CALLAHAN                       
RADIO AVE (FROM US 17 TO END) YULEE
WOODROW DRIVE (FROM S 8TH ST TO S 14TH ST) FERNANDINA
AUTUMN TRACE (FROM BUCANEER TRL TO END) FERNANDINA
CALHOUN ROAD (FROM ONEIL SCOTT RD TO END) YULEE
HADDOCK ROAD (FROM HARTS RD TO BLACKMON RD) YULEE
ISLAND WALK WAY (FROM S 14TH ST TO END) FERNANDINA
KENNETH COURT (FROM AMELIA RD TO END) FERNANDINA
RAYON ROAD (FROM BONNEVIEW RD TO END) FERNANDINA                            
JANICE DRIVE (FROM LEM TURNER RD TO LISA DR) CALLAHAN
LISA DRIVE (FROM LEM TURNER RD TO JANICE DR) CALLAHAN
NOTTINGHAM DRIVE (FROM S 14TH ST TO SUSAN DR) FERNANDINA
PINERIDGE DRIVE (FROM HILLTOP LN TO END) CALLAHAN
RIVERWOOD DRIVE (FROM MEADOWFIELD BLUFF RD TO MEADOWWOOD DR) YULEE
S 6TH STREET (FROM LIME ST TO PINE TRAIL) FERNANDINA
DAVIDON PL ACE (FROM MURHEE RD TO END) HILLIARD
MEADOWFIELD BLUFFS ROAD (FROM SR200 TO END) YULEE
QUEENS WAY (FROM BAILEY RD TO END) FERNANDINA
MT OLIVE ROAD (FROM SR 200 TO END) CALLAHAN
COMMANCHEE ROAD (FROM PICKETT ST TO END) CALLAHAN
 
What You Can Expect

DRIVERS:  During Construction, roads will occasionally be reduced to one lane of traffic.  Expect some delays, crews will make every effort possible to limit the travel delays.
PEDESTRIANS:  Pedestrian or bicycle traffic are not permitted within the construction zones due to safety concerns.  Crews will ensure there is a safe path of travel for children at bus stops.
RESIDENTS:  There may be short periods of time that you may not be able to enter/exit your driveway due to the construction.  Crews will keep this minimal as possible and will be on site to advise when it is safe to travel through the construction area.

What you can do to help

DRIVE SLOWLY through the construction area as there are many workers present
AVOID parking or leaving items in the street if possible until after the project is completed
AVOID making excessively sharp turns and harsh acceleration/stopping
DO NOT DRIVE ON FRESHLY PLACED ASPHALT or STRIPING.  Crews on site will advise when products have cured enough for travel. 

Any questions or concerns, please call the Road Department office at (904) 530-6175 or email projectinfo@nassaucountyfl.com.
 
THANK YOU
We realize this project can create some inconveniences for our citizens.  Nassau County thanks you for your cooperation and patience during this work.
 
YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
DISTRICT 1       VICE CHAIRMAN                  DANIEL B LEEPER
DISTRICT 2                                      AARON C BELL
DISTRICT 3                                      PAT EDWARDS
DISTRICT 4                                      THOMAS R FORD
DISTRICT 5       CHAIRMAN                       JUSTIN M TAYLOR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Contact:
Sabrina Robertson
Administrative Manager, County Manager’s Office
(904) 530-6010
srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com
 
UPCOMING MEETINGS OF BEACH COMMUNITY WORKING GROUP
 
Nassau County, Florida, June 25, 2019 - On December 19, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners formed a Beach Community Working Group consisting of Mike Mullin, County Manager/County Attorney; Taco Pope, Assistant County Manager; Doug Podiak, Facilities Maintenance Director; Gil Langley, Executive Director of the Tourist Development Council; Butch Osborne, Director of Operations for the Sheriff’s Office; Mac Morriss, Ex-Officio Member; and Lowell Hall, Ex-Officio Member.
 
The group was directed to review current beach related Ordinances and use of the beach and to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners as to any updates or amendments that need to be made. A total of seven (7) meetings have been held to date.
 
At the June 19, 2019 meeting, the Committee adopted the following guiding principles and goals which will be used in preparing their recommendation to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners at a future time.
 
Guiding Principles:

• Plan to include horizon, growth and tourist trends
• Strive for unified, island-wide beach management policies and joint planning
• Provide clean, safe and accessible beach access
• Be a good steward of environmental and natural resources
• Maintain diversity of users
• Prioritize County residents
  
• Acknowledge local heritage, culture and lifestyle
  

Goals:

• Prioritize public safety on the beach
• Ensure public access to beaches
• Preserve local heritage, culture and lifestyle
• Protect the environmental and natural assets of the beach
• Explore funding opportunities for beach management

 
Over the next couple months, the Committee will be deliberating associated strategies to achieve these goals.  
 
Upcoming meeting dates are as follows:

• Monday, July 15, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.

 
All meetings will take place in the Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 (James Page Governmental Complex). The public is invited to attend and participate. Additional meetings may be added in the future.
 
Agendas and meeting minutes of the Beach Community Working Group can be located on our website at: http://www.nassaucountyfl.com/DocumentCenter/Index/959.
 
 
 

6/20/19 @ 2:00 p.m. - The Nassau County Department of Health is reminding the public of the importance of preventing vector-borne diseases which are spread through bites from mosquitoes and ticks. Please click here to read the Press Release which contains information on protecting yourself and your pets.

If you have any questions, please contact Michael Godwin at (904) 875-6100 or via email at Michael.Godwin@flhealth.gov.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

6/6/19 @ 4:00 p.m.

On December 19, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners formed a Beach Community Working Group consisting of Mike Mullin, County Manager/County Attorney; Taco Pope, Director of Planning & Economic Opportunity; Doug Podiak, Facilities Maintenance Director; Gil Langley, Executive Director of the Tourist Development Council; Butch Osborne, Director of Operations for the Sheriff’s Office; Mac Morriss, Ex-Officio Member; and Lowell Hall, Ex-Officio Member.
 
The group has been directed to review current beach related Ordinances and use of the beach and to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners as to any updates or amendments that need to be made.  
 
The group has been seeking the public’s input and participation to assist in their efforts to address recommended changes to beach ordinances.
 
The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Additional meetings will be scheduled as needed.
 
Agendas and meeting minutes of the Beach Community Working Group can be located on our website at: http://www.nassaucountyfl.com/DocumentCenter/Index/959.
 
If you are unable to attend a public meeting, you may email your concerns and/or ideas to contact@nassaucountyfl.com. Your email will be included in the next available agenda for the Committee’s review.
 

6/5/19 @ 4:40 p.m.

County Manager, Mike Mullin, and Office of Management & Budget Director, Megan Diehl, will be holding Budget Workshops to discuss department and not-for-profit budget requests for Fiscal Year 2019/2020. These Workshops will be held on:

• Monday, June 17, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 25, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

 
All meetings will be held in the Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097. The public is invited to attend, ask questions, and provide input.
 
A complete schedule featuring individual times for each department or non-profit budget discussion will follow.
 
If you have any questions, please contact the County Manager’s Office at (904) 530-6010.
 
Individuals with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the County Manager’s Office at (904) 530-6010, or, if the hearing impaired, Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770 (v) or 1-800-955-8771(TDD).

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office
 

6/3/19 @ 3:25 p.m. - The Florida Department of Health has issued the attached Press Release reminding residents and visitors to prepare for hurricane season which began June 1, 2019. The Press Release contains information on determining risks to your home, property or business, and recommendations on updating your emergency plans and supplies before Florida is threatened by a storm.

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Geib@flhealth.gov.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

5/24/19 @ 1:45 p.m. 

At a Special Meeting today, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 2019-102, declaring a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Nassau County, effectively immediately.
 
All outdoor burning shall be prohibited except pursuant to permits issued by the Florida Forest Service. The outdoor burn ban would not pertain to cooking on attended and monitored barbeque equipment.
 
The burn ban will remain in effect until it is lifted by the Board of County Commissioners, upon a recommendation of the Nassau County Fire Chief.
 
If you have any questions related to the burn ban, please contact Fire Rescue Headquarters at (904) 530-6600.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ County Manager's Office

5/22/19 @ 12:00 p.m. - 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Contact:
Sabrina Robertson
Administrative Specialist II, County Manager’s Office
(904) 530-6010
srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com.
 
UPCOMING MEETING OF BEACH COMMUNITY WORKING GROUP
 
Nassau County, Florida, May 22, 2019 - On December 19, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners formed a Beach Community Working Group consisting of Mike Mullin, County Manager/County Attorney; Taco Pope, Director of Planning & Economic Opportunity; Doug Podiak, Facilities Maintenance Director; Gil Langley, Executive Director of the Tourist Development Council; Butch Osborne, Director of Operations for the Sheriff’s Office; Mac Morriss, Ex-Officio Member; and Lowell Hall, Ex-Officio Member.
 
The group has been directed to review current beach related Ordinances and use of the beach and to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners as to any updates or amendments that need to be made.  
 
The group has been seeking the public’s input and participation to assist in their efforts to ensure that beach related Ordinances are consistent with the community’s use of the beach. To date, five meetings have been held.
 
The next meeting will take place on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097. The Committee will discuss additional meeting dates at the May 30th meeting and a new schedule will be published accordingly.
 
Agendas and meeting minutes of the Beach Community Working Group can be located on our website at: http://www.nassaucountyfl.com/DocumentCenter/Index/959.
 
If you are unable to attend a public meeting, you may email your concerns and/or ideas to contact@nassaucountyfl.com. Your email will be included in the next available agenda for the Committee’s review.
 
 

4/30/19 @ 3:30 p.m. - The Nassau County Department of Health is hosting a "Bootcamp for New Dads" on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. which will focus on caring for the mother of your baby. You will learn how to work as a team with the mom, about your role as the protector, and will have an opportunity to ask questions about your new duties as a father.

Lunch will be served and participants will be entered into a raffle for a $25 VISA gift card. You must RSVP by May 24th.

Please see the attached Press Release for all the details of this event.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office