Steve Horseman

This Multi-modal Transportation Circulation Element outlines the City of Fernandina Beach's strategies to provide for the safe, efficient, accessible, energy-efficient, sustainable, and economically viable movement of people and goods. It focuses on developing diverse transportation options sensitive to environmental, historical, and cultural amenities. Key strategic areas include mobility planning, maintaining roadway and multi-modal network consistency, protecting rights-of-way, ensuring specific levels of service and quality of service, managing Strategic Intermodal System facilities, designing and maintaining effective multi-modal networks, enhancing safety and efficiency, expanding bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, preserving waterways, guiding airport development, and optimizing parking solutions across downtown and beach areas. The plan also emphasizes intergovernmental coordination to achieve these objectives.

The City Commission discussed several key items including a restoration update for the Egan's Creek Greenway by the FDOT, a presentation on the City's comprehensive insurance program, and the results of a reconnaissance-level architectural survey. Financial discussions centered on budget amendments, property delinquencies, and a resolution regarding boundary clarifications at the airport. The Commission approved the first reading of ordinances concerning resort rental permit requirements and a deed of dedication. Additionally, they reviewed master fee schedules, explored the potential for a public art ordinance, discussed motor coach routes in the historic district, and engaged in negotiations with the U.S. Postal Service regarding the Centre Street site. Furthermore, the Commission heard a presentation on alternative dredging methods for the marina basin, specifically investigating water injection dredging as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly option.

This document, a draft Intergovernmental Coordination Element, outlines processes and policies for enhancing cooperation and coordination among various governmental agencies, particularly with Nassau County and the Nassau County School Board. The plan establishes objectives for interlocal agreements, consistent implementation of regulations, and coordination activities for planning and impact assessment. Key focus areas include public school facility planning, infrastructure development, level of service standards, and disaster preparedness, aiming to preserve quality of life and ensure efficient use of resources.

The meeting agenda included proclamations for National American Indian Heritage Month and a presentation from Students Working Against Tobacco. Key consent items involved the approval of facilities use agreements for airport property, sewer and refuse exemptions, and a budget amendment for the Police Department. Additional resolutions addressed the issuance of a capital improvement revenue note for strategic planning projects, engineering and design task orders for street rehabilitation, maintenance department budget amendments, and the purchase of city fleet vehicles. Ordinances regarding resort rental permit requirements and the acceptance of a deed of dedication for South 15th Street were scheduled for second reading, alongside discussions on city vehicle usage policy and repairs on private property.

The meeting included quarterly investment reports from Agincourt and Bogdahn Consulting, covering portfolio performance and market trends. The board discussed re-selecting a member and the fiscal year-end report requirements. An experience study was presented, analyzing various plan assumptions and their potential impact on the city's contribution. Invoices were approved, and proposed meeting dates for 2017 were discussed and approved.