The County Commissioners and representatives from Nassau County Animal Services were invited to the Yulee Winn Dixie’s grand re-opening event this morning. During the ceremony, they were presented with a $1,000 donation to Animal Services that will be used to assist the department with expenses related to animal care and control. They were also invited to participate in the ceremonial ribbon cutting. Thank you Winn Dixie for your generous donation and for including us in your celebration!
4/26/23 @ 11:35 a.m. The County Commissioners and representatives from Nassau County Animal Services were invited to the Yulee Winn Dixie’s grand re-opening event this morning. During the ceremony, they were presented with a $1,000 donation to Animal Services that will be used to assist the department with expenses related to animal care and control. They were also invited to participate in the ceremonial ribbon cutting. Thank you Winn Dixie for your generous donation and for including us in your celebration!
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4/26/23 @ 10:45 a.m. - The Nassau County Record and the News-Leader recently asked their readers to nominate individuals over the age of 40 who are community-drive and have contributed to the greater good of the County. We are pleased to report that the Board of County Commissioner's very own Director of Strategic Advancement, Brandy Carvalho, is a recipient of the 40 Over 40 Award!
Brandy joined Nassau County as the first Director of Strategic Advancement in September 2022. In this position, Brandy leads the County's efforts in increasing public engagement, enhancing civic engagement and improving transparency as a means of creating a more effective, efficient and inclusive government. She also leads efforts to support the annual budget by reducing the demand on ad valorem dollars to execute special projects, programs and initiatives through alternative revenue generation such as fundraising, capital campaigns, grants, partnerships and other non-traditional methods. Since arriving in Nassau County, Brandy has been busy working with our Economic Resources Director on implementation of the County's Conservation Land Acquisition Management (CLAM) Program and and is developing a capital campaign to raise funds for a new animal shelter. She also serves as a liaison between the County and various agencies engaged in creating and sustaining a health economic ecosystem such as the Chamber of Commerce, JaxUSA and the Nassau County Economic Development Board. Brandy works closely with the Directors of the Nassau County Public Library System, the County Extension Office, the Public Information Office, and Nassau County Animal Services Office to ensure that their activities are consistent with the County's adopted strategic plan and to facilitate efforts to further the department's mission in providing programs and services to the community. We are proud to have Brandy on our team and would like to extend a big congratulations to her, as well as to all the other recipients of the 40 Over 40 Award! We have a lot of amazing and talented people in our community and we could not be more proud to have one of them representing the Board of County Commissioners. For those that are interested, below is Brandy's Q&A segment from the newspaper article. 4/26/23 @ 10:25 a.m. - Oops! We just realized that our Day 24 post for National Government Month was shared on our social media page but we forgot to include it here as well. You can find it below.
The National Association of Counties (NACo) has proclaimed April as National County Government Month. Each day this month, we will provide different facts about Nassau County, including information about its history, services provided and more. STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) PROGRAM The SHIP Program was established by the passage of the 1992 William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act and provides funding to local governments to produce and preserve affordable home ownership. In order to participate, counties must establish a local housing assistance program by Ordinance and develop a local housing assistance plan and housing incentive strategy. Funds are then allocated to local governments on a population based-formula. The funds are used for emergency repairs, new construction, rehabilitation, and down payment and closing cost assistance for very-low, low and moderate income families who meet all the requirements listed in Florida Statutes, Chapter 420.907, Florida Administrative Code 67-37, and Nassau County's Local Housing Assistance Plan. Below is a link to a article published by the Florida Housing Coalition about a Nassau County resident who was awarded SHIP funds to make her home more accessible with her wheelchair. Here' a link to a article published by the Florida Housing Coalition about a Nassau County resident who was awarded SHIP funds to make her home more accessible with her wheelchair. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 4/26/23 @ 10:15 a.m. - Ooops! We just realized that our Day 24 post for National Government Month was shared on our social media page but we forgot to include it here as well. You can find it below.
The National Association of Counties (NACo) has proclaimed April as National County Government Month. Each day this month, we will provide different facts about Nassau County, including information about its history, services provided and more. Locating a County Ordinance An ordinance is a local law that is passed by municipal governing authorities, such as a city council or board of county commissioners. Ordinances also apply only to the local jurisdiction, as opposed to the entire state. Online ordinances are provided by Municipal Code Corporation (Municode). Municode has more than 50 years of experience publishing codes of ordinances for local governments. The company has published codes for more than 2,600 cities and counties in 49 states. A simple search in Municode allows you to find all adopted Ordinances. The sight also includes information on Ordinances that have recently been adopted but not yet codified. View Nassau County Ordinances online here: https://library.municode.com/.../codes/code_of_ordinances Contact If you have questions or need assistance with County Ordinances, please contact the Clerk's Administrative Department at (904) 548-4600. The National Association of Counties (NACo) has proclaimed April as National County Government Month. Each day this month, we will provide different facts about Nassau County, including information about its history, services provided and more. Building Permits Did you know that when you file for a building permit, you can follow its progress online through our permitting system? From the date your permit is submitted to the date it is issued, you can see each time it is routed to a new division for review, as well as any staff comments that are received during the review process. Having the ability to track permits often relieves anxiety and reduces concerns because the applicant can stay informed throughout the process. Next time you request a permit, visit our MUNIS Self-Service website. You will need to create an account first but once that is done, all you need is a permit # or address to search and view the status of your permit. If you have any questions, please contact the Building Department at (9040 530-6250. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 4/25/23 @ 2:15 p.m. - The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), in concert with their consultant, engineering and design firm, Atkins, are completing a regional bicycle and pedestrian master plan to identify gaps and opportunities to connect sidewalks, paved trails, and paved bicycle facilities throughout northeast Florida. As part of this study, citizens in Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties are being asked for their opinion via an electronic survey that will be open until May 14th. The survey will take about 5 minutes to complete and can be found here. If you have any questions, please reach out to Public Affairs Manager with the TPO, Marci Larson, at (904) 306-7513 or via e-mail at [email protected]. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 4/25/23 @ 11:30 a.m. - On Monday, April 24th, the Board of County Commissioners, Nassau County Parks & Recreation, and the community came together to celebrate the opening of the County's first dog park located within Nassau Crossing Park at 77480 William Burgess Blvd., Yulee.
The event began with a welcome message by Parks & Recreation Director, Jay Robertson. Mr. Robertson expressed the County's excitement about the new dog park, and also spent a few minutes talking about the progress of Nassau Crossing Park, as well as future amenities that will be added including the soccer field, nature outlook, and splash park. Commissioner Klynt Farmer followed Mr. Robertson with another quick welcome message to those in attendance. Animal Control Officer (ACO), Marty Pruitt, spoke about pet safety and provided an overview of the park rules. He also distributed the attached pamphlet that provides insight on the activities of Animal Services including the role of an ACO, their training, and information about the shelter including volunteer opportunities and visiting hours. Following the welcome messages, the Commissioners performed a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Then, all the dogs and their handlers were invited inside the park. The pets explored the obstacles and had fun playing chase while dog themed music played nearby. Dogs were also greeted by staff with complimentary treats. It was a great event and every dog in attendance was happy and well behaved! The park is now open for residents to use at their leisure. Residents are urged to be responsible while enjoying use of the park. Below are rules for use of the park. This information is also posted around the park as a reminder. Owner Rules
Dog Rules
If you have any questions, please contact Parks & Recreation Director, Jay Robertson, at (904) 530-6120 or via email at [email protected]. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 4/24/23 @ 12:45 p.m. Attached is the March 2023 edition of the Board of County Commissioner's monthly newsletter. This monthly publication features a variety of information related to projects and activities for the departments under the Board. It also includes information about road projects, special events, adopted policies and procedures, budget discussions, and more! -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 4/24/23 @ 10:35 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:
Board of County Commissioners Monday, April 24, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Development Review Committee Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Conditional Use & Variance Board Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Agendas can be located here on our website. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer (904) 530-6010 [email protected] Standard & Poor’s Increases County’s Issuer Rating to “AA+” Nassau County, Florida, April 24, 2023 – We are excited to announce that Standard & Poor’s has raised Nassau County’s long-term rating on non ad valorem bonds from an AA to AA+, citing the County’s “improvement in operating performance and fund balances as a result of proactive management practices”. Standard & Poor’s is one of the world’s largest credit rating agencies known for measuring changes in a securities market. They assign letter grades to companies and government entities that indicate their degree of investment risk. In announcing its decision, S&P cited several key reasons for the increase, including: • The ability to maintain a flat millage rate since 2015, with one increase in 2019 • The millage rate reduction in 2022, with a second 3% reduction included in the 2023 budget • The adoption of formalized policies • Effort to diversify recurring revenues • Condensing its organizational structure in an effort to create greater efficiencies and cost savings The S&P report also includes a newer area of analysis focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG). This category looks at the County’s ability to be forward-looking to manage future risks and opportunities. As noted, they recognized the County’s investment into stormwater management and conservation (CLAM) to help mitigate risks to the county's physical assets. Board of County Commissioner’s Chairman, Klynt Farmer, stated, “County Officials have worked hard to develop and maintain strong financial controls and continue to be forward looking for the benefit of the taxpayers. I am very proud of our team for all they do and for ensuring that we continue to be strong fiscal stewards of the County’s tax dollars”. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Management & Budget at (904) 530-6010, Option 2. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer |
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