City Recognizes Florida City Government Week - Spotlights Projects
October 16, 2023, St. Augustine Beach, Fl. - According to the Florida League of Cities website, Municipal government is the government closest to the people and receives higher approval ratings than other levels of government. Yet, many residents are unaware of how city services impact their lives.
At the October 2, regular City Commission meeting, the commission adopted the FY2024 Fiscal Budget. Recognizing that Capital Improvement Projects impact the lives of the residents, the approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget included the following projects:
· A Street/1st Street W Lot Parking Improvements to include improved drainage & parking surface and will include ADA and motorcycle spaces.
· 7th, 8th, 9th Street Drainage Improvements at the west end of the streets.
· Ocean Walk Drainage Improvements to begin with driveway, ditch, and gravity system improvements.
· 11th Street Roadway and Drainage Improvements between Mickler and A1A Beach Blvd.
· Vulnerability Assessment to be conducted for the city to determine future infrastructure needs of the city.
· Magnolia Dunes/Atlantic Oaks Circle Drainage Improvements.
· Dune Walkovers:
o Location: 10th, 6th, C and E Street
o Description - New construction of elevated dune walkovers. Fifty percent (50%) of funding is provided by St. Augustine Port and Waterway District.
o Construction Timeline: Fall 2023- Early Spring 2024
· 11th Street Canal Security Fence:
o Location: Drainage Canal b/t SR A1A and Mizell Rd.
o Description – Replacement of existing fence on north side of drainage canal.
o Construction Timeline: Late Fall 2023 – Early Spring 2024.
· Storm Drainage Maintenance:
o Location: Citywide
o Description: Assessing and repairing critical infrastructure throughout the city.
o Construction Timeline: Early Winter 2023 – Summer 2024
· Sidewalk Repairs and Replacement:
o Location: Citywide
o Description: Assessing and repairing damaged sidewalk throughout the city.
o Construction Timeline: Winter 2023 – Early Summer 2024
· Ocean Hammock Park Boardwalk:
Location: 950 A1A Beach Blvd.
Description: Handrails will be evaluated for replacement/repairs over this fiscal year. The city will also contract for a comprehensive evaluation for future repairs.
o Construction Timeline: Fall 2023 – Spring2024
Additional Non-capital Projects
· Pavement Study:
o Location: Citywide
o Description: Assessment of City roads to determine pavement management plan for future years.
o Timeline: Winter 2023
The full capital plan can be found online within the FY24 Budget document on the city’s website.
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