Upcoming Dates

2010/2011 Budget Hearing Meeting Dates

Notice is hereby given that Finance Chair, Daniel Davis will meet with the Finance Committee members in Council Chambers located at 117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor, St. James Building on the following dates to discuss the 2010-2011 Budget.

Thurs., 8/12/10 – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Thurs., 8/19/10 – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Thurs., 8/26/10 – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

The 2010 City Budget Workshops have concluded and the Final Report can be downloaded from the Resources page.

Waterfront Management and Programming Division

This division operates nature preserves and public land that is environmentally sensitive and culturally significant, offers environmental education programs and restores and maintains fragile ecosystems. It also acquires new land for preservation throughout the county. This division has three employees.

There are several construction projects scheduled for this year include work at Betz-Tiger Point Preserve, Reddie Point Preserve and Thomas Creek Preserve. Construction plans include new restrooms will be built at the Imeson Road Trailhead and Harborview Boat Ramp, a water taxi station at the Alimicani Boat Ramp, and additional parking at Palms Fish Camp.  There will be both public safety and wildlife resource protection improvements at Huguenot Memorial Park.

Budget:

In 2010, the budget for this division is $3,691,668.

Click here to view a detailed breakdown of the Recreation and Community Services Department budget.

Did You Know?

The Waterfront Management Division will open more than 35 miles of trails that will connect city property to the Jennings State Forest.  It has preserved properties with artifacts dating back 5,000 to 6,000 years.