In June of 2021, representatives from DR Horton and Rogers Towers P.A. contacted the Clay County School Board’s Planning department seeking approval to develop a 561 acre tract in Green Cove Springs: Ayrshire PUD project, 2,100 residential lots.

It was determined “inadequate capacity (student stations) at Green Cove Springs Junior High School and contiguous Junior High Schools” specifically, 71 students stations.

In accordance with the Clay County Interlocal Agreement for Coordinated Planning (CCIA), to remedy the issue, a PSM agreement may be entered into between the School Board and the developer.  Negotiations between the School Board’s Planning department and DR Horton Inc. in accordance CCIA’s calculation methodology, resulted in a mutually agreeable resolution. The sum of $1,967,552.00 would be paid to the School Board’s impact fee account to mitigate the capacity deficit.  In return, the School District would ensure sufficient capacity to accommodate the Junior High School students generated by the Ayrshire PUD project.

No action would result in a School Board Concurrency Reservation denial letter. In effect, The City of Green Cove Springs could deny approval of the Ayrshire PUD project.

The School Board approved the Avonlea Hills PSM Agreement in November 2020

It is expected the School Board will approve the PSM agreement and forward it to the City of Green Cove Springs for their approval.

Ensure effective management of the organization, operations, and facilities to maximize the use of resources and promote a safe, efficient and effective learning environment for Clay County students.

Approve the Clay County School Board/DR Horton Inc. PSM Agreement for the Ayrshire PUD project.