HomeMy WebLinkAboutNassau County - Public Financial ReportPrepared by the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
John A. Crawford
By The Numbers
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021
Nassau County, Florida
Your Roadmap to County Finances
Dear Citizens,
As part of our office’s commitment to open, accountable, and fiscally responsible County government, I am pleased to present By The Numbers: Your Roadmap to County Finances for Nassau County, Florida, for the fiscal year ended 09/30/2021. This report, which is also called the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), is designed to provide a better understanding of
County revenues and how those dollars were managed and spent. The information contained in this
report is derived from broader and more detailed data contained in the 2021 Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report (ACFR), which includes financial statements audited by Purvis Gray & Company.
The financial information presented here is in a condensed and simplified form. It is not meant to be
a substitute for the County’s Annual Report, which provides detail on the County’s financial position
and financial changes during the fiscal year in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP).
The financial information within this report includes not only the County itself, but also the
following legally separate component units: Nassau County Housing Finance Authority (NCHFA),
and Recreation and Water Conservation and Control District No. 1 (RWCCD).
Additional resources contained in this report include local statistics such as historical population and
unemployment numbers, as well as a directory of all elected officials and departments of your County
government.
I am pleased to report that Nassau County has received the Certificate of Achievement in Financial
Reporting for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fifteen consecutive years. The County
also received the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for the
last ten years.
Both the PAFR and the ACFR are available online at www.nassauclerk.com.
Hard copies of the PAFR are available at the Nassau County libraries or upon
request at the Nassau County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s
offices at the Historic Courthouse in Fernandina Beach or the Robert M.
Foster Justice Center in Yulee. You may also call my office at (904) 548-4600
to share your comments, questions or concerns. I hope that this information
will help you more fully understand your government’s finances.
Sincerely ,
Clerk & Comptroller
Message from the Clerk
Government Finance Officers Association
Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting
Presented to
Nassau County
Florida
For its Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2020
Executive Director/CEO
“We are Public Servants! Our every effort shall be dedicated to protecting and preserving
the Public Trust.”
Table of Contents 1
County Structure 2
County Statistics 2, 3
Tourism Industry 3
County Accomplishments 4
County Budget/Reserves 5
The General Fund 6
Tax Revenue Trends 7
County Revenues 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS
County Expenses 9
Financial Statements 10, 11
Glossary of Terms 11
What the County Owns 12
What the County Owes 13
Board of County Commissioners 14
Directory by Departments 15
Constitutional Officers 16, 17
Photo courtesy of Scott Moore Photography
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the Public Trust.”1
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Nassau County U.S.
Your County GovernmentNassau County operates under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Florida.
The governing board consists of five citizen-elected County Commissioners (the
BOCC) each representing a different district within the County and elected to staggered
four-year terms.
The BOCC sets public policy, levies taxes, and authorizes spending for various County
programs, capital projects, and operating expenses. The County Manager reports directly to the Board and is
responsible for operations of all BOCC Departments.
Clerk of theCircuit Courtand
Comptroller
Supervisor
ofElections
PropertyAppraiser TaxCollectorSheriff
Five-Member Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
John A. Crawford Bill Leeper John M. Drew Janet H. AdkinsA. Michael Hickox
Thomas R. Ford, Chair
Aaron C. Bell, V-Chair
John F. Martin
Jeff Gray
Klynt A. Farmer
Elected Constitutional Officers & BOCC(as of 09/30/2021)
The Citizens of Nassau County
Nassau County Population
Nassau County’s population has increased 26.1% in the last
ten years from 73,745 in 2012 to
93,012 in 2021.
Sources: FL Office of Econ & Demo Research, US Census Bureau
In September 2021, Nassau County’s unemployment rate
decreased to 3.2% compared to a US rate of 4.7% and a prior
year County unemployment rate of 4.1%.
Unemployment Rate
Sources: FL Dept of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Statistics
County Statistics
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Nassau County Foreclosures
Nassau County’s median household income increased by 2.9% to $72,998 in 2020, compared to $57,703 for Florida and $67,251 for the US.
Top SIX Nassau County Employers in 2021:
(and % of Total County Employment)
1. Nassau County School District 5.0 %
2. Nassau County Government 2.5 %
3. Omni Amelia Island Plantation 2.4 %
4. Westrock (Rock-Tenn) 1.7 %
5. The Ritz-Carlton 1.7 %
6. Baptist Medical Center-Nassau 1.3 %
Tourism-related business generated 31.2% of fiscal year 2021 sales tax revenue in Nassau County, up from 27.3% the prior year.
Tourists visiting Amelia Island in fiscal year 2021 resulted in taxable room sales of $176 million and an average daily rental rate of $279. Tourist Development Tax revenues totaled $8,561,900 in fiscal year 2021 compared to $5,799,313 in 2020.
The average overnight visitor stayed for 3.1 nights and traveled from an average of 279 miles away. The majority of our arrivals took
place in May-September with the best overnight performing night as Friday.
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The median home sale price in Nassau County is up 125.4% since 2012 and up 19% in 2021 when compared to 2020.
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Tourism Industry
Amelia Island Tourist Development Tax revenues have increased by $5.5 million (177.4%) since 2012 as a result of tourism growth, higher room rates, and increases in the tax rate on lodging from 3% in 2009 to 5% (effective 07/01/18).
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the Public Trust.”3
• Maintained no-kill status for shelter• Upgraded computers and camera systems• Covered the remaining outdoor kennels• Floors refinished in the outside stray building• Replaced the medical transport/adoption event van
• Cattery expansion completed allowing for increased capacity and large scale isolation• Held 16 adoption events• 503 pets placed in foster homes
Animal Services Provided in 2020/2021
Intake 2,445
Euthanasia 6
Medical Euthanasia 38
Owner Requested
Euthanasia 38
Transfers 137
Adoptions 1,536
Return to Owner 530
• Fire Station 71 opened June 5, 2021• New Engine 71 placed into service• Received new Public Protection Classfication, putting NCFR in top 14% of agencies in the nation
• Awarded a FEMA Safer Grant valued at $1.7 million to improve staffing levels ($570,000/year for 3 years)• Awarded an Emergency Medical Services Grant valued at $8,750 for purchase of five (5) Broselow Pediatric Airway/Medication Systems
• Awarded a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Equipment Grant valued at $49,978 for the purchase of two new rescue boats
Total Calls for Service
9,363
Brush Fires 65 Medical Calls 6,949
Fire Alarms 465 Medical Alarms 239
HAZMAT 34 Vehicle Crashes 596
Structure Fires 85 Cardiac Trauma 133
Vehicle Fires 68 Suicide Attempt 1
Investigations 417 Water Rescue 26
Search & Rescue Training
New Engine 71
New Cattery
New Transport Van
RoofaddedtoOutdoor
Kennels
• Added smart lockers at Fernandina Branch and James Page Building to expand Library Services• Upgrades to public access computers
• Expanded Yulee Branch and supplied with new furnishings and equipment• Implemented credit card processing at all branches• Created new online registration for library cards• Completed RFID tagging at Callahan and Yulee
Branches
Smart Lockers
• Cleaned mobi-mats at beach accesses
• Added lighting to Goffinsville Park• Finalized conceptual plan for Westside Regional Park• Added lighting to ouside basketball courts at Yulee Sports Complex to expand usable time
• Bollards and reflectors re-installed at American Beach for dune protection• 0.53 acres of land purchased to expand Holly Point boat ramp
New Lighting for Outdoor Basketball Courts in Yulee
County Rd. 115 progress
New Builds, Additions, Rehabs, Roofs, Siding, Signs 4,804
Mobile Home & Modular Hame 141
Electrical 3,278
Mechanical 2,513
Plumbing 3,850
Contractor Licenses 394
Certificates of Occupancy Issued 1157
Inspections Performed 34,881
Permit Type Issued
Other Activities
Nassau County
Building Department
Driveway/Sidewalk Permits Issued 1,693
Utility Permits Issued 188
Pond/Borrow Pit Permits Issued 28
Traffic Lights Maintained 30
Flashers Maintained 34
Nassau County
Engineering Services
Work Orders Completed 2,390
Dirt Roads Maintained (Miles)180
LSF Drains Cleaned 32,717
LSF Ditches Cleaned 110,940
Miles of ROW Mowed 1,043
Fleet Repairs 1,047
Nassau CountyRoad Department
Engineering Services is responsible for the design, inspection & administration of public works improvements
within the County.
The Road Department performs maintenance on County maintained roads including paving, grading and applying surface treatments.
Major County Accomplishments in Fiscal Year 2021
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the Public Trust.”4
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State law requires Nassau County
and your elected Commissioners to
adopt a balanced budget to operate
the County for the upcoming fiscal
year, which begins each October 1st.
The annual budget must include all
governmental funds as well as the
enterprise fund (for the sewer &
water business owned and operated
by the County). The budget contains
the details of required expenses and
identifies the sources of the funds
to pay for them. The budget also
specifies the Reserves, which are the
County’s funds in excess of known
expenses.
With the exceptions of the Property
Appraiser and the Tax Collector,
whose budgets are approved by the
Florida Department of Revenue,
and the Clerk, whose court-related
budget is approved at the state level,
the budgets of all Constitutional
Officers must be approved by the
BOCC.
Two methods of Accounting:
1. The County prepares its Annual Budget (as
well as a set of financial statements) using
Fund Accounting, which focuses on cash flows
and the near-term ability of the County to
pay its bills each year. Funds are segregated,
each with its own set of rules and objectives.
The set of funds known as the Governmental
Funds are used to account for the general
services provided to the public.
2. The Statement of Activities and the Statement
of Net Position (provided later in this report
in a condensed fashion) focus on the County
as a single entity and use accounting methods
similar to those used in the private sector.
BOCC 2020/2021 COunty Budget
as of September 30, 2021
$344,686,187
(an 18.9% increase over the prior year)
RESERVES
(MILLIONS)
cash left over from prior year + revenues = expenditures + reserves
The County’s Annual Budget
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Ending Balance Expenditures Revenues
The General Fund
The General Fund is the main operating fund for Nassau
County. Fiscal year 2021 General Fund revenues
increased by $11.6 million (12.5%) including a $5.4
million increase in property tax revenues resulting from
an increase in the County’s taxable assessed value, as well
as substantial growth in the housing market.
Other contributors to increased revenues included $2.3
million in One Cent Sales tax revenue, $1.3 million in
rescue service fees, $1.1 million in 1/2 Cent Sales Tax and
additional $1.5 million in emergency grants (COVID-19).
Expenditures increased by $8.6 million when compared
to 2020. Public Safety expenditures were up $5.1 million
due primarily to wages, benefits and FRS contributions
and CARES assistance to the school board and City of
Fernandina Beach. General Government expenditures
increased by $1.8 million due to increases in wages,
benefits and FRS contributions. Capital outlay
expenditures increased $1.2 million due largely from a
generator replacement at the Detention Center. Economic
environment expenditures increased due to CARES
assistance for Emergency Rental Assistance Program and
the Chamber of Commerce.
After accounting for transfers and capital asset sales, the
General Fund ended the fiscal year on 09/30/21 with a
fund balance of $56.2 million; which was an increase of
$15.5 million (38.2%) from the end of the prior fiscal
year. The fund balance represented 67.5% of the fiscal
year’s General Fund expenditures of $83 million.
• Property Taxes represented 64.1% of General Fund Revenues in fiscal year 2021.
• For fiscal year 2020/2021 the County-wide General Fund millage rate remained unchanged since last year.
• The FIVE LARGEST PROPERTY TAX ASSESSED VALUES in Nassau County in 2021 were:
Taxable Assessed Value
WestRock (Rock-Tenn) $ 202.6 million
Ameliatel (Ritz-Carlton) $ 130.2
Omni Amelia Island LLC $ 114.9
Florida Power & Light $ 83.6
Rayonier Performance Fibers $ 79.8
67.5% of
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the Public Trust.”6
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Tax Revenue Trends
Property Tax Revenues
(by Fiscal Year)
$89,177,944
County Property Tax Revenues were up $7.1 million (8.7%) compared to the prior fiscal year due primarily to a $833,394,991 increase in the County’s taxable assessed value resulting from new construction and increases in assessed values of existing properties.
Fuel, Utility & Other Tax Revenues
(by Fiscal Year)
$5,082,835
County Fuel, Utility Services and Other Tax Revenues increased by $768,409 (17.8%) in 2021 when compared to fiscal year 2020. The County’s local option gas tax increased by 5 cents per gallon effective January 2019.
Sales Tax Revenues
State Revenue Sharing
(by Fiscal Year)
$2,716,214
State Revenue Sharing increased by $236,223 (9.5%) in 2021 when compared to the prior fiscal year.
One Cent Surtax Revenues
(by Fiscal Year)
$12,726,489
All Other Sales Tax Revenues
(by Fiscal Year)
$14,709,661
The County Sales Tax Revenues increased by $6,189,222 (29.1%) to $27,436,150 when compared to the prior year, a recovery from the effects of COVID-19. The One Cent Surtax Revenues increased year–to-year by $2,345,013 (22.6%), while all other Sales Tax Revenues increased year-to-year by $3,844,209 (35.4%).
The Northeast Florida Fair in Callahan, Florida.
“We are Public Servants! Our every effort shall be dedicated to protecting and preserving
the Public Trust.”7
County Revenues for Fiscal Year 2021
County Revenues were up $22 million (13.8%)
in fiscal year 2021 as compared to the prior
year:
• Tax Revenues increased by $14.3 million,
with property tax revenues up $7.1 million
due primarily to higher assessed values
and new growth, and all other tax revenues
increased by $7.2 million.
• Grants & Contributions Revenues
increased by $1 million in fiscal year 2021
when compared to fiscal year 2020.
• Charges for Services Revenues increased by
$8.1 million year-to-year.
• Other Revenues decreased by $1.5 million
compared to fiscal year 2020.
Property Taxes accounted for 49.2% of the County Revenues in fiscal year 2021 and represented an average cost per citizen of $959.
Three-Year ComparisonRevenue Trends
General Revenues include taxes collected and investment/miscellaneous income and exclude Government Charges for Services and Grants and Contributions.
County Revenues
Property Taxes 49.2%
Other Taxes 19.4%
Charges for Services 15.0%
Capital Grants
& Contributions 10.4%
Operating Grants
& Contributions 4.6%
Other Revenues 1.4%
Revenues Fiscal Year 2019 Fiscal Year 2020 Fiscal Year 2021
2021 Y-T-Y Increase/
(Decrease)
Charges for Services 20,133,119 19,062,589 27,160,222 8,097,633.00
Operating Grants &
Contributions 10,646,408 19,224,067 8,262,459 (10,961,608.00)
Capital Grants &
Contributions 3,646,279 6,903,996 18,934,716 12,030,720.00
Property Taxes 75,024,492 82,040,440 89,177,944 7,137,504.00
Other Taxes 30,878,091 28,041,345 35,235,200 7,193,855.00
Other Revenues 4,350,223 3,937,739 2,456,370 (1,481,369.00)
Total CountyRevenues 144,678,612 159,210,176 181,226,911 22,016,735.00
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“We are Public Servants! Our every effort shall be dedicated to protecting and preserving
the Public Trust.”8
Overall, County Expenses decreased by $7.6
million (5.1%) in fiscal year 2021 compared
to the prior year.
Public Safety expense decreased $7.4 million
due to a drop in COVID-19 related payroll
costs from the previous year and $3.8 million
decrease in Florida Retirement System (FRS)
costs.
General Government expense decreased $2
million, most significantly due to a decrease
in FRS costs. FRS exceeded the expected
rates of return. Therefore, decreasing the
County’s proportionate share of FRS.
Transportation expense decreased $3 million
in fiscal year 2021 due to an increase in
road capital projects, which are capitalized
rather than expensed, and a decrease in road
maintenance projects.
County Expenses
Public Safety 41.4%
Transportation 17.6%
General Government 17.2%
Physical
Environment 6.8%
Economic
Environment 3.9%
Court Related 3.5%
Human Services 3.2%
Sewer & Water 3.0%
Culture
& Recreation 2.2%
Interest Expense 1.2%
County Expenses for Fiscal Year 2021
Three-Year Comparison
Amelia Island, Florida
Expense Fiscal Year 2019 Fiscal Year 2020 Fiscal Year 2021
2021 Y-T-Y
Increase/ (Decrease)
General Government 23,780,681 26,615,321 24,625,283 (1,990,038)
Court Related 5,060,957 5,000,815 4,987,940 (12,875)
Public Safety 57,606,663 66,518,596 59,147,820 (7,370,776)
Physical Environment 2,611,372 6,060,528 9,694,197 3,633,669
Transportation 25,833,242 28,262,200 25,223,668 (3,038,532)
Economic Environment 6,262,211 4,485,952 5,510,707 1,024,755
Human Services 4,200,071 5,573,204 4,578,441 (994,763)
Culture/Recreation 2,693,579 3,056,005 3,164,970 108,965
Interest Expense onLT Debt 1,609,386 1,564,588 1,682,236 117,648
Sewer & Water 3,071,887 3,357,334 4,271,458 914,124
Total County Expenses 132,730,049 150,494,543 142,886,720 (7,607,823)
“We are Public Servants! Our every effort shall be dedicated to protecting and preserving
the Public Trust.”9
Governmental2021 Activities Business-Type2021 Activities TOTAL09/30/2021 TOTAL09/30/2020
REVENUES
Program Revenues 49,630,785 4,726,612 54,357,397 45,190,652
General Revenues & Transfers 126,927,178 (57,664)126,869,514 114,019,524
Total Revenues 176,557,963 4,668,948 181,226,911 159,210,176
EXPENSES
General Government 24,625,283 -24,625,283 26,615,321
Court Related 4,987,940 -4,987,940 5,000,815
Public Safety 59,147,820 -59,147,820 66,518,596
Physical Environment 9,694,197 -9,694,197 6,060,528
Transportation 25,223,668 -25,223,668 28,262,200
Economic Environment 5,510,707 -5,510,707 4,485,952
Human Services 4,578,441 -4,578,441 5,573,204
Culture and Recreation 3,164,970 -3,164,970 3,056,005
Interest on Long-term Debt 1,682,236 -1,682,236 1,564,588
Water and Sewer -4,271,458 4,271,458 3,357,334
Total Expenses 138,615,262 4,271,458 142,886,720 150,494,343
Beginning Net Position 402,118,374 14,773,851 416,892,225 408,176,592
Ending Net Position 440,061,075 15,171,341 455,232,416 416,892,225
Change in Net Position 37,942,701 397,490 38,340,191 8,715,633
Nassau County’s revenues exceeded its expenses in fiscal year 2021, resulting in a surplus of $38.3 million, compared to a surplus of $8.7 million in fiscal year 2020.
County revenues increased by $22 million when compared to the prior year; Program Revenues increased $9.2 million including increases of $8.1 million in Charges for Services, $12 million in Capital Grants & Contributions and a decrease of $11 million in Operating Grants & Contributions.
General Revenues increased by $12.8 million in 2021 compared to the prior fiscal year, including an increase of $7.1 million in property tax revenue and an increase of $6.2 million in sales tax revenue.
County expenses decreased by $7.6 million in fiscal year 2021 when compared to the prior year. The majority of these expenses were for Public Safety expenses which decreased by $7.4 million.
As discussed on page 5, the County also uses fund accounting in order to focus on its cash flows & short-term financial health. For fiscal year 2021, the County’s governmental fund revenues exceeded expenditures by $25.9 million.
Nassau County Condensed Statement of Activites
“We are Public Servants! Our every effort shall be dedicated to protecting and preserving
the Public Trust.”10
Nassau County’s assets and deferred outflow of resources exceeded its liabilities and deferred inflows of resources by $455.2 million (net position) on 09/30/21. Asset values on 09/30/21 included a $37.7 million increase in cash and investments when compared to 09/30/20; however, this increase was partially offset by a $2.2 million reduction in other assets. The result was a year-to-year increase in total assets of approximately $36.4 million (6.2%).
The County had liabilities on 09/30/2021 of $130.5 million. There was a $83 million decrease in long-term liabilities in fiscal year 2021 which included decreases in net pension liability of $72.2 million, other post employment benefits of $6.7 million and bonds payable of $2.1 million.
Overall, the financial position and outlook of the county took an upward turn this year, after rebounding from the effects of COVID-19.
Deferred Outflow of Resources (DOR)- a consumption of net assets by the government that is applicable to a future reporting period.
Deferred Inflow of Resources (DIR)- an acquisition of net assets by the government that is applicable to a future reporting period.
Net Position- the difference between what the County owns (including assets and DOR) and what the County owes (including liabilities and DIR).
Condensed Statement of Net Position- a summary of what the County owns and owes at the end of each fiscal year.
Condensed Statement of Activities-a summary of how the County’s net position changed during the fiscal year which ended on September 30, 2021.
Governmental Activities- services the County provides that are mainly paid for with tax dollars, state and federal grants and revenue sharing.
Business-Type Activities- services where users pay for most, if not all, of the cost of operations.
Capital Grants- provide support for the purchase of property, construction of a facility, remodeling, expansion of a facility or purchase of equipment.
Operating Grants- provide support for the day-to-day cost of running an organization.
Program Revenues- money that the County takes in during the year for a specific program that reduces how much of its cost has to be paid for out of general County revenues. Examples include Charges for Services, Operating Grants and Capital Grants.
General Revenues- money that the County receives during the year that is not matched to a specific program, including Property & Sales taxes.
Nassau County Condensed Statement of Net Position
Glossary of Financial Reporting Terms
Governmental2021 Activities Business-Type 2021 Activities TOTAL09/30/2021 TOTAL09/30/2020
ASSETS
Cash & Investments 173,181,323 8,869,466 182,050,789 144,370,565
Receivables, net 16,541,015 935,556 17,476,571 17,120,612
Capital assets, net 406,757,405 14,297,223 421,054,628 420,434,074
Other assets 1,692,845 74,952 1,767,797 4,000,219
Total Assets 598,172,588 24,177,197 622,349,785 585,925,470
Deferred Outflow of Resources 27,509,256 366,706 27,875,962 40,851,281
LIABILITIES
Payables & other short-
term liabilities 21,704,762 1,316,882 23,021,644 15,747,566
Bonds,notes and other
long-term liabilities 99,508,109 7,929,034 107,437,143 190,756,238
Total Liabilities 121,212,871 9,245,916 130,458,787 206,503,804
Deferred Inflows of Resources 64,407,898 126,646 64,534,544 3,380,722
NET POSITION 440,061,075 15,171,341 455,232,416 416,892,225
“We are Public Servants! Our every effort shall be dedicated to protecting and preserving
the Public Trust.”11
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All Nassau County cash deposits and investments of surplus funds are made and maintained in accordance with local, state, and national laws. The County’s primary focus is always the protection of taxpayer funds with the maintenance of adequate liquidity to meet the County’s cash flow needs: a crucial secondary consideration.
The book value of Nassau County BOCC Cash and Investments totaled $178,333,477 on 09/30/2021, up $42.4 million compared to 09/30/2020. A detailed report of income and investments is available at:
http://www.nassauclerk.com/financial-reports
The County ladders the maturities of its time deposits in order to provide adequate liquidity, improve income predictability, and increase the portfolio return.
* Excludes <$100,000 in Agency funds.
The majority of Nassau County BOCC funds are protected through a combination of FDIC insurance and participation in the State of FL Qualified Public Depository program. The remaining funds are invested in a AAAf/S1 rated Short Term bond fund (LGIP) with next day liquidity.
What Nassau County Owns
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Capital Assets
The Nassau County Fire Station 71 in Yulee, Florida
Balance on 09/30/21:
Land $80,764,556
Construction in Progress 22,572,010
Buildings and Improvements 78,037,074
Machinery & Equipment 91,248,500
Improvements other than Buildings 993,723
Leasehold Improvements 1,040,516
Infrastructure 636,201,730
Less: Accumulated Depreciation (489,803,481)
Net Capital Assets $ 421,054,628
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PROTECTION (as of 09/30/21)
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“We are Public Servants! Our every effort shall be dedicated to protecting and preserving
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The County’s Municipal Bond Debt Outstanding fell by $3.1 million in fiscal year 2021, reducing the remaining total debt per resident
to $313 and governmental debt per resident to $229.
In September 2021, Fitch upgraded the County’s public improvement revenue refunding bonds to an A+ from AA-. In addition, Fitch upgraded the County’s Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to AA from AA-.
What Nassau County Owes
Summary of Nassau County Municipal Bond Obligations (as of 09/30/2021)
Scheduled Repayment of Bonds (as of 09/30/2021)
Scheduled Pay Down of $29.1 Million of Outstanding Debt Principal
Scheduled Payments by Fiscal Year of $35.4 Million of Future Debt Service
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GOVERNMENTAL BONDS
Series 2007 Rev & Refunding Bonds $29,630,000 $17.940,000 $23,232,500 05/01/2031 Series 2000 Optional Gas Tax Rev Bond 6,167,580 3,378,422 3,780,000 03/01/2025
Total Governmental Bonds : $21,318,422 $27,012,500
ENTERPRISE BONDS
Series 2013 Water & Sewer Revenue Bond $15,650,000 $7,765,000 $8,363,291 04/01/2028
Total Enterprise Bonds :$7,765,000 $8,363,291
Total County Municipal Bond Obligations :$29,083,422 $35,375,791
“We are Public Servants! Our every effort shall be dedicated to protecting and preserving
the Public Trust.”13
Your Nassau County Board of County Commissioners
(effective January, 2022)
John F. Martin
Klynt A. Farmer
Aaron C. Bell, Chair Jeff Gray, V-Chair
Thomas R. Ford
cell: (904) 451-4094
acbell@nassaucountyfl.com
cell: (904) 570-2594
jmartin@nassaucountyfl.com
cell: (904) 570-1357
kfarmer@nassaucountyfl.comcell: (904) 451-0766
tford@nassaucountyfl.com
cell: (904) 570-1946
jgray@nassaucountyfl.com
District One
Fernandina Beach
District Two
S. Amelia Island, O’Neil
& Nassauville
District Three
Yulee, Chester, Blackrock
District Five
Callahan
District Four
Hilliard, Bryceville, Nassau
Oaks, Boulogne, Kings Ferry
Services provided by Nassau County include fire & rescue, recycling, animal control, road construction & maintenance, and building code enforcement.
The County is also responsible for parks & recreation management, operation of public libraries, maintenance of County facilities, extension and health services, and for water and sewer services for a portion of the County.
“We are Public Servants! Our every effort shall be dedicated to protecting and preserving
the Public Trust.”14
Nassau County Board of County CommissionersDepartment Contact List
“We are Public Servants! Our every effort shall be dedicated to protecting and preserving
the Public Trust.”15
John A. Crawford
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Ph (904) 548-4600
(800) 958-3496
www.nassauclerk.com
County Comptroller The Clerk’s responsibilities as County Comptroller and “fiscal watchdog” include those of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Treasurer, and Auditor of County funds.
The Clerk’s office derives its authority from the Florida State Constitution and Florida law, and is designed to provide an impartial check and balance on how citizens’ tax dollars are spent and reported.
As CFO, the Clerk monitors the Nassau County budget, revenues, expenses, and debt. Additionally, the Clerk’s office pays County bills, maintains financial records, and produces required financial reports and statements.
As Auditor, additional responsibilities include oversight of independent internal and external audits of financial operations, policies, procedures and statements.
The Clerk’s Treasury responsibilities include the investment and safeguarding of County funds.
Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts
Among the Clerk’s duties within this role are the filing of official documents, and processing payments for fines, victim’s restitution, child support and alimony. Also, the office attends courtroom sessions, conducts foreclosure sales, issues marriage licenses and oversees jury orientations.
County Recorder
The Clerk’s duties as County Recorder include processing mortgages, liens, and deeds and indexing these documents for future search and retrieval.
Ex-Officio Clerk to the Board
As the official custodian of the Board of County Commissioners’ records, the Clerk is responsible for preparing and preserving the minutes for their meetings as well as for other County events.
Responsibilities of the Clerk
“We are Public Servants! Our every effort shall be dedicated to protecting and preserving
the Public Trust.”16
Other Nassau County Constitutional Officers
Bill Leeper
Sheriff
Janet H. Adkins
Supervisor of Elections
A. Michael Hickox
Property Appraiser
John M. Drew
Tax Collector Services provided at the Tax Collector’s Office include issuing driver licenses, vehicle registrations, hunting and fishing licenses and collecting property tax payments.There are four locations in Nassau County, including branches in Callahan, Hilliard, and at the Historic Courthouse in Fernandina Beach. The main office in Yulee includes a drive-through window.Ph (904) 491-7400 (866) 815-4690www.nassautaxes.com
The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for defending the Constitution of the U.S. and Florida, enforcing all laws, and bringing to justice those who violate them. Their mission is also to improve the quality of life for its citizens by reducing crime through a dedicated partnership with the community.
Ph (904) 548-4009 (855) 725-2630www.nassauso.com
The Supervisor of Elections Office is responsible for conducting secure elections, maintaining accurate registration records, providing voter education, encouraging voter participation, and judiciously expending taxpayer dollars. Their mission includes providing exceptional service to the citizens of Nassau County, focusing on a strong team effort and working for the good of all.
Ph (904) 491-7500 (866) 260-4301www.votenassaufl.gov
It is the statutory responsibility of the Property Appraiser’s office to list and appraise all properties within the County every year and to administer exemptions.Their commitment is to execute these duties and responsibilities in a fair and equitable manner, and provide accurate information and courteous, professional assistance to all who ask for it.Ph (904) 491-7300 (888) 615-4398www.nassauflpa.com
“We are Public Servants! Our every effort shall be dedicated to protecting and preserving
the Public Trust.”17
John A. Crawford
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
www.nassauclerk.com
Nassau County Historic Courthouse Center
416 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Ph (904) 491-6430
Robert M. Foster Justice Center
76347 Veterans Way
Yulee, FL 32097
Ph (904) 548-4600
(800) 958-3496
“We are Public Servants!
Our every effort shall be dedicated to
protecting and preserving the Public Trust.”