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Visit www.floridadisasterloan.org the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Of- you can visit to stay updated, I suggest media, it is easy to become overwhelmed for more information. fice, I would like to thank our citizens the following for accurate information with information, especially as it pertains and visitors for the cooperation you within Florida and St. Johns County. to COVID-19. Following is a list of Floridians looking for re-employment have demonstrated thus far during the The sites that you may find valuable trusted organizations and contact infor- assistance can get help online at www. current medical/health crisis. I have are: Florida Health (www.floridahealth. mation to keep yourself up-to-date on the floridajobs.org/Reemployment-Assistance- Service-Center/reemployment-assistance/ personally traveled extensively around gov), St. Johns County Government latest facts. the county over the past month and claimants. (www.sjcfl.us), as well as the Cities of Centers for Disease Control (CDC): have witnessed many acts of kindness, St. Augustine and St. Augustine Beach Price Gouging Hotline: The Florida At- compassion and understanding. These The CDC remains the No. 1 source for websites. Of course, you can always gar- health information about coronavirus in torney General’s Office hotline is available are certainly unprecedented times, and ner Sheriff’s Office related information America. Visit coronavirus.gov to access for anyone to report price gouging of es- it will continue to require collaboration at www.sjso.org or our various social the CDC’s coronavirus landing page. sential commodities during the coronavi- and patience from us all. media platforms. For information regarding the national rus crisis. These include protective masks; government’s ongoing response, visit usa. sanitizing and disinfecting supplies, such While we continue to coordinate with Many of you have grown uneasy about gov/coronavirus. as hand sanitizer, gel, wipes, cleaning our health and emergency management the future under our current circum- supplies for surface cleaning, and all com- partners to release accurate information, stances, and understandably, there are Florida Department of Health: The mercial cleaning supplies; and personal some anonymous social media “posts” questions on how to proceed, what do Florida Department of Health has an protective equipment, including gowns, have also created unnecessary concerns. we say to our children, and when can interactive map and dashboard with the booties, gloves and other protective gear. most up-to-date numbers and cases of To report price gouging to the Florida Several social media posts in outside we get back to normal. Our primary Florida communities have warned of coronavirus across the state. Visit https:// Attorney General’s Office online, visit objective during this crisis is to provide fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdash- MyFloridaLegal.com. To call the Attorney individuals wearing lab coats and rep- assistance to our citizens by being very resenting themselves as CDC officials. board/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c General’s Price Gouging Hotline, dial visible and helping where we can. All of 852a615dc7837c86. The Department of 1(866) 9NO-SCAM or 1-866-966-7226. The posts are warning of an offer to test you can be certain the men and women Health also has a COVID-19 Informa- individuals for Covid-19, but intend to of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office tion Call Center 24/7. Anyone can dial Coronavirus Tax Relief: The IRS has victimize you by committing a home will remain on duty and be ready to 866-779-6121 or email COVID-19@ established a special section focused on invasion robbery. Currently, there have serve you throughout this healthcare flhealth.gov to get answers to their ques- steps to help taxpayers, businesses and been NO such verified events. Addi- crisis. Take care of yourselves, your tions. others affected by the coronavirus. Visit www.irs.gov/coronavirus for more infor- tionally, text messages have also been families, and to the extent possible, your Florida Department of Economic mation. circulating claiming to be from the neighbors. United Nations or other authorities, Opportunity: Governor DeSantis has an- nounced that Florida will offer $50 mil- St. Johns County COVID-19 Updates: lion in loan programs for small businesses Up-to-date information regarding the being adversely impacted by coronavirus. coronavirus and its impact on St. Johns The Department of Economic Opportu- County. Visit http://sjcfl.us/coronavirus nity is administering the program with for more information. the Florida Small Business Development
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with St. Johns County Property Appraiser with St. Johns County Commissioner &Q A Eddie Creamer &Q A Jimmy Johns, (District 1) Q: Can you shed some insight on the ensure property values are fair, accurate Q: What is the county doing to assist been assigned to any actual projects. My portability portion of the homestead and equitable. residents and businesses navigate the question is should we now use some of exemption? maze of programs for those affected by this surplus left from last year for this A: As we know, homestead exemption I would like to encourage all who have the coronavirus? year’s operating expenses, rather than reduces the assessed value of a resi- homesteaded property, especially if you A: We now have a hotline available to the new construction projects it had dence by $50,000. It also puts a cap are getting ready to sell your home, direct people to resources and answer been earmarked for? If we can cover our on the amount the assessed value can to go on our website (www.sjcpa.us) questions the best we can. You will overhead, we would be able to defer increase of 3 percent per year. Values and look at your property values and be calling live people. Some of the taxes and fees that businesses would in St. Johns County have increased by portability. If they are not where you information is available on the county’s owe the county for a certain number of greater than 9 percent for the last three think they should be, contact our office website, but this provides another op- months. years, so that difference between the 3 and I’ll have an appraiser look at it im- portunity for people to have their ques- percent cap and the 9 percent actual is mediately. tions answered. It’s important to find I have confidence that our health the “portability.” accurate and complete information. department is doing its job to keep us Q: Why is it so important for people to Here are the hotline numbers: safe, so now I’m looking ahead to how Q: What is the benefit? check their portability prior to selling we get St. Johns County’s economy back A: Portability is very important be- their home? For resident assistance, call (904) 209- on track. I’d like to hear from busi- cause first, you don’t pay taxes on that A: The reason is, once you sell your 1250 or email [email protected] ness owners as to what would be most home, you can’t appeal the portabil- beneficial to your business so you can amount and in many cases over time For business assistance, call (904) 209- ity amount. Courts have held that the resume operations and reemploy your it can add up to more than the origi- 6050 or email [email protected] nal $50,000. Also, if you move and homeowner has no standing to appeal staff as soon as possible. homestead a new property anywhere in what we report, so check it out and let’s Both hotlines are manned Monday the state of Florida within two years, discuss any possible discrepancies prior through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Q: When is the new fire station in the you take your portability with you, up to a sale. Also, this is something you Northwest expected to open? to $500,000. can do yourself. Visit the website, check Q: Last month we discussed an A: The new fire station in District your values and call us if you have any anticipated budget surplus for this 1, near the intersection of Veterans Q: What else would you like people to questions. You don’t need to pay a third budget year. In light of the coronavirus, Parkway and Race Track Road, had its know about portability? party to do this for you. is a surplus still expected? final walkthrough completed the week A: While it’s my responsibility as prop- A: We make the county’s budget based of April 13. The punch list of items is erty appraiser to ensure that everyone Q: What is the best way for our readers on anticipated revenue for the current being worked on. We don’t have a defi- gets the exemptions they are entitled to contact you? year. At this time, approximately 80 nite open date yet as it depends on the to, I also have to make sure that values A: Readers can email me at Eddie@ percent of our small businesses are cur- completion of the punch list and then Client:and portabilityDr. Donald are Levine, correct. MD My job is to sjcpa.us or call me at (904) 827-5500. rently shut down, which impacts the the training of staff. It’s weeks, though, Contact: Dr. Donald Levine, MD tax revenue to the county. 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