Serenata Beach Dune Project ExtensionSt Johns County and Homeowners Meeting

Agenda

• Background• Proposed Project• Next Steps

Background

Erosion at Serenata

• The coastline of St Johns County has experienced heavy damage due to hurricane Matthew and Irma.

• Currently 16.3 miles of beach in St. Johns County is designated as Critically Eroded by the FDEP .

• This includes the beach in front of Serenata.

Erosion at

Serenata

Current State at Serenata(Pre-Dorian)

Current State at Serenata(Pre-Dorian)

(Post-Dorian)

(Post-Dorian)

Current Projects • One-time Dune Restoration Project

– Dune nourishment of an average of 20 cubic yards– Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) at 4.0 mil for

10 years

• 50-year Army Corps (USACE) Project– Nourish beach to the 2015 conditions– 60 ft. berm extension– MSTU at 0.5 mil for life of project

• For more information regarding ongoing projects visit:http://www.sjcfl.us/PublicAffairs/VSPVBeachRestoration.aspx

Proposed Project

Proposed Dune Project Extension

Proposed Dune Project Extension

• Place approximately 20 cubic yards of sand per foot to connect the two approved projects.

• Levy 1.5 mils (one and a half tenth of one percent) for 10 years on the taxable value of your property– As the taxable values of properties change, the

amount of the MSTU assessment would also change. See www.sjcpa.us for your current taxable value.

– For example, the average unit would pay ~$1,030 if 1.5 mils were assessed this year.

Proposed Dune Project Extension

• Creates a more durable dune system by connecting both existing projects with the Dune Project Extension.

• Helps protect your homes and property from future storms.

• Adds towel space to the beach.

• Helps protects dune habitat.

Dune Restoration

Dune Restoration

20 Cubic Yards

Next Steps

Next Steps to Project Approval

• Survey– Mailed Friday 9/27/2019– Responses Due Friday 10/25/2019

• Public Hearings to create MSTU– Two public hearings before the Board of County

Commissioners at the end of the calendar year

• MSTU millage levied November 2020

• Construction late 2020/2021

Questions?