ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The St. Johns County Commission on Tuesday is expected to discuss a proposed one-cent sales tax referendum that could make its way onto the November ballot.
The sales tax increase would be intended to help with a backlog of infrastructure projects. According to the county, there are approximately $500 million in infrastructure needs.
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Infrastructure projects would fall into four categories: Roads and infrastructure, public safety, libraries, and parks and recreation.
The county says of the $500 million:
- $220 million is needed for roads
- $55 million is needed for a sheriff’s office command center
- $30 million is needed for two new fire stations and the relocation of a third station
- $88 million is needed for five parks
- $49 million is needed for libraries
The first reading of the bill that would place the referendum on the ballot is scheduled for March 1.