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Please note the St Johns River Ferry is now operated by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA). For additional information about the St. Johns River Ferry, visit the JTA web site by clicking the link below: 

 The St. Johns River Ferry Commission was established in 2012.  Pursuant to Chapter 93, Ordinance Code, the Commission is charged to:
  • Operate the St. Johns River (Mayport) Ferry service, or engage a private or public entity to operate the ferry services, pursuant to long and short term operational plans which shall be subject to council approval.
  •  Receive funding from public or private sources and disburse those funds so as to operate, maintain, repair or improve the ferry service, pursuant to plans that are subject to City Council review and approval.
  • Budget and employ such operations managers and other staff as may be necessary, according to long and short term operational plans and financial terms as shall be approved by the City Council.
  • Apply for and receive grant funding for ferry operations, repairs, maintenance and capital improvement.
  • Receive and dispose of property and assets in accordance with long and short term plans subject to City Council approval.
  • Conduct research studies and collect and analyze data for the accomplishment of its purposes.
  • Publicize and advertise its purposes, objectives and findings and distribute reports thereon.
  • Advise governmental units and the public concerning the perpetuation, funding, improvement, development and maintenance of the Mayport Ferry.
  • Act as a coordinating agency for programs and activities affecting the perpetuation, funding, improvement, development and maintenance of the Mayport Ferry.
  • Cooperate with relevant and pertinent agencies of federal, state and local government in the accomplishment of its purpose.
  • Act as a specialized adviser to the Mayor, City Council, and independent agencies of the city regarding the perpetuation, funding, improvement, development and maintenance of the Mayport Ferry.
  • Submit annual reports and such interim reports as it deems necessary or as the City Council requires, to the Mayor and the Council, of its activities and of the problems and progress in the perpetuation, funding, improvement, development and maintenance of the Mayport Ferry.
  • Subject to availability of appropriated funds, to execute and deliver contracts in its own name, for and on behalf of the City, with those entitites providing goods and services related to the responsibilities of the Commission, which goods and services are procured in accordance with the City's procurement procedures.

Commission Chair

John R. Crescimbeni, At-Large Group 2

Office of the City Council
117 W. Duval St., Suite 425
Jacksonville, FL  32202

Phone:  (904) 630-1381
Email:  JRC@coj.net

Commission Staff

Carol Owens
Office of the City Council
117 W. Duval St., Suite 430
Jacksonville, FL  32202

Phone:  (904) 630-1404
Email:  cowens@coj.net
 

Ferry Operator

Hornblower Marine Services

4610 Ocean Street
Atlantic Beach, FL  32233

Phone:  (904) 241-9969
Email:  Click Here (Please allow one business day for email replies.)

Under Florida law, email addresses are public records.  If you do not want your email address published, do not send electronic mail to the Commission or staff.  Instead, contact the Commission by phone or in writing.