News & Events

FEMA Flood Zone Changes

FEMA is updating Clay County’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps, which determine flood risk and may affect whether some residents are required to carry flood insurance. The effective date of the maps is Spring 2027. FEMA's 90-day appeal and comment period is currently open from August 20, 2026, through November 18, 2026. Additional information can be found here.

To find out if your property is affected please follow the link to the interactive map here.

Town Offices Closed for Labor Day

Town Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

Please note that Waste Management (WM) residential collection will operate on a normal schedule, and our emergency services will remain uninterrupted.

Collective Bargaining Session-Police

Public notice is hereby given announcing that the following Collective Bargaining negotiation session has been scheduled:

Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police, Inc. Lodge #144, Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chamber.

Budget Meetings

The Budget & Finance Committee will have meetings at 6PM on August 10, 19 & 25.
Tentative Annual Budget for FY 2026/2027
Meeting Agendas can be viewed here.

Public Hearings on the budget & millage are scheduled for September 3 & 15 at 7PM.

Culture & Recreation Committee Meeting

There will be a Culture & Recreation Committee meeting on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. Click here to view the meeting packet.

Historic Preservation Board Meeting

There will be a Historic Preservation Board meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. Click here to view the meeting packet.

2025 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE WATER REPORT

The 2025 Consumer Confidence Water Report can be viewed here.

US 17/Park Ave Resurfacing

Construction is scheduled to begin next week on a project to resurface U.S. 17 (State Road 15/Park Avenue) from Doctors Inlet to Wells Road.

Preferred Materials Inc. was awarded the contract to complete this $5.3 million project. Improvements consist of milling and resurfacing, base work, curb and gutters, traffic signals, highway signing, guardrail, bridges, sidewalks and other incidental construction.

Drivers can expect construction operations to take place weekly during overnight hours. Traffic is being maintained in accordance with FDOT design standards throughout the project. No single lane closures will be allowed from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. No double lane closures will be allowed from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. No lane closures will be allowed within 600 feet of a signalized intersection from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Completion is expected in early 2027, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting.

Drivers seeking real-time traffic alerts are encouraged to visit www.FL511.com or download the FL511 app prior to their journey.

2025 Health Insurance Forms – Town Staff

Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage forms for 2025

Attention: This annual form(1095C) is no longer required to be sent to all eligible employees in the tax year 2025. If you would like to receive a copy of your 2025 form, you may request it directly from our Finance department by emailing your request to chuber@townop.com. Please allow 30 days to receive the form. Thank you.

2026 Waste Management Schedule

Printable Pickup Schedule

Stormwater Program

Is your nearest storm drain missing a medallion? If so, please contact Public Works at 904-264-7411, or email rsavidge@townop.com. We’ll be sure to place one for you.

Medallion

Sign up for Emergency Alerts

ALERT Clay County is a new statewide emergency and severe weather alert system. The current CodeRED program has been discontinued by Clay County. Please sign up for the new system here. Users information is not automatically transferred to the new system. Please call 904-284-7703 for more information.