8/31/21 @ 2:30 p.m. - Keep Nassau Beautiful is hosting a beach clean-up event on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 from 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help remove litter from beach accesses, parking lots and shoreline following the Labor Day weekend.

Volunteers will be provided with gloves, trash grabbers and buckets, however volunteers are encouraged to sign up in advance so KNB can ensure they have the proper amount of supplies. Volunteers should wear comfortable shoes and bring their own water bottle, sunscreen and/or bug spray, if desired.

Following the cleanup event, volunteers will be asked to stay for an Appreciation Cookout hosted by Nassau County Fire Rescue's Local 3101 at Peters Point Beachfront Park. If you have any questions, please contact Keep Nassau Beautiful at (904) 261-0165 or via email at [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

8/30/21 @ 10:30 a.m. - At the July 12, 2021 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 2021-145, designating the section of I-95 between the Florida State line in Nassau County and the Nassau County/Duval County line as "Purple Heart Memorial Highway".

The Purple Heart is a United States military award for those who have been injured or killed while serving. Senate Bill 78 was approved by the Senate and took effect in July 2020, designating the portion of I-95 and S.W. 32nd Road in Miami-Dade County as "Purple Heart Memorial Highway". Since then, there has been an initiative to designate other portions of I-95 as well.

Florida Statute, Section 334.071, allows for the erection of markers for designation of a transportation facility for honorary or memorial purposes, contingent upon a resolution by a County Commission to support the designation.The Board adopted Resolution No. 2021-145 at the request of the Florida Department of Transportation. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, August 30, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Board of County Commissioners
Special Meeting re: American Beach Water and Sewer Project
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agendas can be located on our website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

8/27/21 @ 11:35 a.m. - The annual Waste Tire Amnesty Day is being held on Saturday, September 11th at the Convenience Recycle Center located at 46026 Landfill Rd., Callahan.

The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and will last until 12:00 p.m., or until the trucks fill (whichever comes first). This event allows Nassau County residents to safely dispose of car and light truck tires at NO COST (must show proof of residency). Tires must be off the rim and free of debris. No commercial loads will be accepted.

If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Solid Waste at (904) 530-6700.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

8/27/21 @ 8:15 a.m. - President Biden has issued a Proclamation ordering all flags in the United States to be flown at half-staff through sunset on Monday, August 30th, as a mark of respect for the U.S. Service Members and other victims killed in the terrorist attack on August 26th in Kabul, Afghanistan.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

8/26/21 @ 4:55 p.m. - The Board of County Commissioners has two new job opportunities available: Arborist position for the Planning Department and a Building Maintenance Technician I position for the Facilities Maintenance Department.

To view the job descriptions and salary range or to apply online, click here.

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at (904) 530-6075.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

8/27/21 @ 10:30 a.m. - Week in photos for August 20 - August 27, 2021.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

8/26/21 @ 3:30 p.m. - The Board of County Commissioners is committed to the prevention, treatment, and recovery of adults and youth with substance abuse disorders. As such, at the Monday, August 23rd meeting, the Board approved Resolution No. 2021-162, declaring August 31, 2021 as "Overdose Awareness Day" in Nassau County, FL.

North America continues to experience the highest drug-related mortality rate in the world, accounting for one in four drug-related deaths globally. Opioids account for the majority of drug-related deaths and in most cases are avoidable.

Recognizing Overdose Awareness Day provides opportunity to raise awareness of the issues surrounding substance abuse to prevent more drug overdose related deaths here in Nassau County, FL.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

8/26/21 @ 11:00 a.m. - 

Board Adopts New Pavement Management Plan
 
Nassau County, Florida, August 26, 2021 – In September 2020, the County secured RoadBotics, an enterprise firm specializing in road and infrastructure assessments, to conduct an unbiased survey of all the County’s existing 437 miles of paved roads and to provide feedback on current conditions. This information was used to develop a new, robust Pavement Management Plan that will guide the County in preventative maintenance.
 
The firm utilized their interactive, online platform and advanced data collection tool to record virtual imagery of each of the existing paved roads. The imagery was then uploaded to their RoadSense app which used an algorithm to identify deficiencies in the roadways. The roadways were then scored based on condition, with the best roadways scoring a 1.00 and the worst scoring a 5.0. The projects with the highest scores are typically placed with the highest priority in the Pavement Management Plan. However, roadways classified as Collector Roadways (low-to-moderate capacity roads which serve to move traffic from local streets and arterial roads) will be given priority over local roadway classifications where condition scores tie.
 
At the August 22, 2021, the Board adopted the new Pavement Management Plan utilizing a 22-year cycle for ranking, prioritizing, and budgeting purposes. The Plan is expected to require a minimum of $3.9 million annually (in today’s dollars), however this amount may fluctuate based on the value of the U.S. dollar, prevailing wages, and cost of raw material.
 
Based on current maintenance purview and previous funding, each paved County roadway could only be resurfaced every 86 years. However, under the new Pavement Management Plan, the County
will be able to resurface an estimated 18-20 miles of roadway annually.
 
 
Another exciting feature of this new Plan is that the County can now utilize the RoadSense app to reassess roadways periodically and update plans for maintenance as needed. The interactive mapping software can determine if a roadway condition score is dropping notably and whether or not it requires resurfacing sooner than originally anticipated.
 
Upon approval of the new Pavement Management Plan, County Manager, Taco Pope, stated, “This Plan not only improves quality of life by having the roads resurfaced more frequently, the County benefits from a fiscal sustainability standpoint as well. One of the biggest problems jurisdictions face is the inability to maintain their infrastructure. You all (the Board) should be very proud that you have a proactive approach to pavement management. Nassau County is moving in a very positive direction”.
 
A complete list of roadways and their ranking on the Pavement Management Plan can be found on our official website at www.nassaucountyfl.com. Select Engineering from the departments tab and then select “Capital Improvement Projects”.
 
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If you have any questions, please contact County Engineer, Robert Companion, at (904) 530-6225 or via e-mail at [email protected].