City of Jacksonville  
117 W. Duval Street  
Jacksonville, FL 32202  
Meeting Minutes  
Tuesday, May 19, 2026  
1:00 PM  
Council Chamber,  
1st Floor, City Hall  
Finance Committee  
Joe Carlucci, Chair  
Nick Howland  
Ron Salem  
Rory Diamond  
Raul Arias  
Will Lahnen  
Ju'Coby Pittman  
Legislative Assistant: Barbara Ireland Hobson  
Council Auditor's Office: Kim Taylor, Council Auditor  
Council Auditor's Office: Phillip Peterson, Asst. Council Auditor  
Council Research: Colleen Hampsey, Chief  
Office of General Counsel: Mary Staffopoulos, Deputy  
Administration: Brittany Norris  
COUNCIL RULE 4.505 DISRUPTION OF MEETING  
Any person who disrupts a regular meeting of the City Council, standing committees,  
special or select committees, sub-committees or any other public meeting presided over  
by a City Council Member may be forthwith barred, removed, or otherwise ejected, in  
the discretion of the presiding officer, from further attendance at that meeting. If  
necessary, due to the nature of the disruption, the audience may be cleared from the  
Council Chambers or meeting location in the discretion of the presiding officer.  
Any person who refuses to leave the City Council Chamber may be subject to arrest.  
Disruption of a meeting includes the following types of behaviors:  
1) Any form of political campaigning or electioneering regarding a specific candidate or  
group of candidates in City elections;  
2) Impeding the orderly progress of the meeting by shouting, yelling, whistling,  
chanting, singing, dancing, clapping, foot stomping, snapping fingers, cheering, jeering,  
using artificial noise makers or musical instruments, waving signs of any size, or  
engaging in any other display of excessive noise, sounds, or movement;  
3) Displaying or waving signs of any sort, except where used to support the speaker’s  
presentation at the podium, and only where the sign is 21 inches by 21 inches or smaller  
in size and cannot be displayed in a manner which unreasonably obstructs the view of the  
dais for any member of the audience, regardless of message;  
4) Audible noise from cellphones or other electronic devices;  
5) Consumption of alcohol or controlled substances;  
6) Making vulgar or offensive remarks or gestures, or using threatening language or  
gestures, including but not limited to pantomiming discharging a firearm, choking, or  
throat-cutting;  
7) Refusing to stop speaking when his or her time has expired or is otherwise directed  
by the presiding officer to do so due to disruptive behavior as described herein;  
8) Returning to the meeting after having been removed or ejected, or attempting to do so.  
Meeting Convened: 1:00 P.M.  
Attendance:  
Meeting Adjourned: 3:31 P.M.  
CP Carrico: Visiting (2026-336 & 2026-419)  
CM Carlucci: Visiting  
CM Johnson: Visiting  
CM Peluso: 2026-356  
CM Gay: 2026-329  
Present:  
Joe Carlucci, Nick Howland, Raul Arias, Rory Diamond, Will Lahnen,  
Ju'Coby Pittman, Ron Salem and Kevin Carrico  
8 -  
Council Auditor Kim Taylor to discuss:  
• General Fund/General Services District FY 2024/25 Recapture  
Ms. Taylor talked about the report on the General Fund/General Services District FY 2024/25  
Recapture. She indicated that the Administration is considering applying any discretionary funds  
towards completion grants.  
• Report #823B: Follow-Up on Stormwater Fee Audit  
Ms. Taylor said that this was the second follow-up on this audit. The report reflects 7 unresolved  
issues identified in the initial report.  
• Report #905: Quarterly Summary for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2026  
Ms. Taylor reviewed the Quarterly Summary, which reflects a net overall favorable budget  
variance of $9.9 million in GF/GSD total revenue.  
• Report #906: Employee Reimbursements Audit  
Ms. Taylor talked about the Employee Reimbursements Audit which showed significant  
timeliness issues and some issues and control weaknesses, and included recommendations for  
corrective actions.  
CM Lahnen asked about the state share revenue. CM Salem asked about the Administration's  
implementation of a work from home policy. Ms. Brosche, CFO, reported that the remote work  
policy was posted as an official Employee Services directive in April.  
CM Salem asked for a report from the Auditors, to be presented at the last council meeting in  
June, regarding the hurricane account.  
Item/File No.  
Title History  
ORD-MC Concerning the Mayor’s Transfer Authority; Amend Secs 106.304  
(Mayor’s Transfer Power) & 106.308 (Capital Improvement Transfers,  
Appropriation Amendments & Change Orders), Subpt A (General Provisions), Pt  
3 (Appropriations), Ch 106 (Budget & Accounting Code), Ord Code, to Limit the  
Mayor’s Transfer Authority to $100,000 Among the Capital Improvement Projs  
Listed in the CIP Appvd by the Council & to $100,000 During Any FY into or  
Out of Any Agency, Nondept or Dept Existing Line Item; Prov for Codification  
Instructions (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Diamond)  
8/13/24 CO Introduced: R, F  
1.  
2024-0627  
8/19/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
8/20/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
8/27/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/27/24  
DEFER  
ORD Apv an Agrmt for Settlement of Fines Imposed by the Municipal Code  
Enforcement Brd/Special Magistrate btwn the City & Live Oak Ancient City  
Living, LLC, a Delaware LLC, & Directing the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp  
Sec to Execute & Deliver the Agrmt on Behalf of the City or Auth the Agrmt to  
Become Effective without the Mayor’s Signature; Auth the Execution of All  
Docs Relating to the Agrmt & Auth Tech Changes as Herein Defined; Prov for  
Oversight of the Agrmt by the Municipal Code Compliance Div of the  
Neighborhoods Dept; Req Emergency Passage Upon Intro (Staffopoulos)  
(Introduced by CM Carrico)  
2.  
2024-0966  
11/26/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F  
12/2/24 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
12/2/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
12/3/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
12/10/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 12/10/24  
DEFER  
ORD Concerning Retiree Adjustment Payments; Incorporating Recitals; Auth a  
Retired Employee Adjustment Payment to Retirees & Beneficiaries of the  
Correctional Officers, General Employees & Police & Fire Pension Funds of the  
City; Prov for Funding from Pension Liability Surtax; Requiring Certification of  
Eligibility by the Administrator of the General Employees’ Pension Plan &  
Executive Director of the Police & Fire Pension Plan; Prov for Timing of  
Payments (Reingold) (Introduced by CM White) (Co-Sponsors CMs Johnson,  
Gay, Carlucci, Amaro, Gaffney, Jr., Carrico, Peluso & Pittman)  
5/13/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
3.  
2025-0361  
5/19/25 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/20/25 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/27/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/27/25  
DEFER  
ORD-MC Amend Sec 602.802 (Restricted Activities), Pt 8 (Lobbying), Ch 602  
(Jacksonville Ethics Code), Ord Code, to Prohibit Certain Expenditures to the  
Mayor & Council Members; Prov for Codification Instructions (Reingold)  
(Introduced by CM Carlucci)  
4.  
2025-0775  
10/14/25 CO Introduced: R, F  
10/20/25 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
10/21/25 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
10/28/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 10/28/25  
DEFER  
ORD-MC Creating a New Sec 106.330.1 (Prohibition on Expenditures for  
Abortions &/or Related Services), Subpt B (Special Provisions), Pt 3  
(Appropriations), Ch 106 (Budget & Accounting Code), Ord Code, to Prohibit  
Expenditure of City Funds to Pay for Abortions &/or Related Svcs; Prov for  
Codification Instructions (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Diamond)  
3/24/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F  
5.  
2026-0227  
4/6/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
4/6/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
4/7/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
4/14/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/14/26  
DEFER  
ORD Approp $36,563.20 to Fund 2 Positions in Support of the Eastside  
Community Grants Prog; Auth 2 Positions to Support the Eastside Community  
Grants Prog (R.C. 26-085) (B.T. 26-061) (Smith) (Req of Mayor)  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
6.  
2026-0312  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0  
5/19/26 F Approve 8-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26  
APPROVE  
Aye:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
8 -  
Scrivener’s  
1. Pg. 1, line 29: insert “funding for the” before “prorated”  
2. Pg. 2, line 1: strike “Position” and insert “Positions”  
• Creates two new positions within the Grants and Contract Compliance Division to oversee the  
Eastside Community Grants program established by Ord. 2026-36-E  
• Appropriates funding for the positions through 9/30/26 from the Eastside Strategic Focus  
designated contingency account  
• The full year's cost (salary and benefits) for these two positions will range from $139,000 -  
$252,000 and is expected to be funded from the annual appropriation for the Eastside Strategic  
Focus  
ORD Reallocating $181,840.50 in Annual Federal Home Investment Partnership  
Grant Prog Funding from the Downpayment Assistance Prog to Fund Admin  
Cost (B.T. 26-059) (Smith) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Clark-Murray)  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
7.  
2026-0313  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0  
5/19/26 F Approve 8-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26  
APPROVE  
Aye:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
8 -  
• Companion bill 2026-323  
• Amends FY 25/26 HOME grant budget to increase administrative expenses and reduce  
Downpayment Assistance program funding based on availability of funds within the FY 22/23  
budget to be used for the Downpayment Assistance program  
• This change brings the City’s administrative budget for the FY 25/26 HOME program to 10%  
(maximum)  
ORD Auth a Position Funded by the Federal CDBG from the US Dept of  
Housing & Urban Dev & Approp by 2025-389-E (R.C. 26-086) (Smith) (Req of  
Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Johnson)  
8.  
2026-0314  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0  
5/19/26 F Approve 8-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26  
APPROVE  
Aye:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
8 -  
ORD Apv the Harbour Waterway Dependent Special Dist Proposed FY 26-27  
Budget Pursuant to Ord 2010-725-E & Sec 189.02, F.S. (Staffopoulos)  
(Introduced by CP pursuant to Ord 2010-725-E)  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
9.  
2026-0315  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0  
5/19/26 F Amend/Approve 8-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26  
AMEND/APPROVE  
Aye:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
8 -  
Mr. Peterson, Auditor's Office, explained the amendment. Approved unanimously.  
AMENDMENT  
Attach revised Exhibit 1 (Budget) to include corrected budget supplement descriptions  
• Approves the Harbour Waterway Dependent Special District budget for 7/1/26 – 6/30/27 fiscal  
year  
• The proposed budget includes a total assessment of $206,500 from 132 parcels  
• There is no change in the assessed amount  
ORD Apv the Millers Creek Dependent Special Dist Proposed FY 26-27 Budget  
Pursuant to Ord 2014-700-E & Sec 189.02, F.S. (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by  
CP pursuant to Ord 2014-700-E)  
10.  
2026-0316  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0  
5/19/26 F Approve 8-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26  
APPROVE  
Aye:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
8 -  
• Approves the Millers Creek Dependent Special District budget for 7/1/26 – 6/30/27 fiscal year  
• The proposed budget includes a total assessment of $80,730 from 29 parcels  
• There is no change in the assessed amount ($3,000 maximum)  
ORD-MC Amend Sec 609.109 (Applicable Chapters & Parts), Ch 609 (Code  
Enforcement Citations), Ord Code, to Update Schedule “A1” Relating to Court  
Costs by Adding a Filing Fee of $10 for Violations of the Jax Ord Code, in  
Accordance with Sec 34.045, F.S.; Amend Sec 634.102 (Assessment of Court  
Cost by Circuit & County Courts), Ch 634 (Fines & Costs), Ord Code, to Correct  
Statutory References for Collection of Court Costs & Add a New Subsec for  
Assessing a Filing Fee for Violations of the Jax Ord Code; Prov for Codification  
Instructions (Pollock) (Introduced by CM Johnson)  
11.  
2026-0318  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26  
DEFER  
ORD-MC re the Jax Police & Fire Pension Brd of Trustees; Amend Sec 22.02  
(Membership) & 22.12 (Retirement for Board Employees) of Article 22  
(Jacksonville Police & Fire Pension Board of Trustees) of the Charter of the  
City; Repealing Pt 5 (Financial Investment & Advisory Committee) & Pt 6  
(Ethics, Fiduciary Responsibilities & Best Practices), Ch 121 (Police &  
Firefighters Pension Plan), Ord Code, in Their Entirety; Amend Secs 121.105  
(Pensioner’s Rights Upon Reemployment by City) & 121.117 (Executive  
Director-administrator), Pt 1 (Police & Fire Pension Fund Administration), Ch  
121 (Police & Firefighters Pension Plan), Ord Code; Creating a New Sec  
121.119 (Fiduciary & Ethical Standards), Pt 1 (Police & Fire Pension Fund  
Administration), Ch 121 (Police & Firefighters Pension Plan), Ord Code, Amend  
Sec 121.304 (Forfeiture, Disqualification & Recovery of Pension Benefits for  
Frauds Committed on or to the Police & Fire Pension Fund & for Other Acts  
Which Could Result in the Loss of City Pension Benefits), Pt 3 (Miscellaneous  
Benefits), Ch 121 (Police & Firefighters Pension Plan), Ord Code, to Update  
Non-Benefit Related Governance Issues Pertaining to the Jax Police & Fire  
Pension Brd of Trustees & the Police & Firefighters Pension Plan; Auth the  
Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute, Deliver & File That Certain  
Amdt to the 2015 Retirement Reform Agrmt btwn the City & the Jax Police &  
Fire Pension Fund Brd of Trustees; Prov for Codification Instructions (Reingold)  
(Introduced by CM White)  
12.  
2026-0320  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26  
DEFER  
ORD Approp $1,776,499.27, Including $182,274.74 from the Solid Waste Class  
III Mitigation Fund - Transfer from Retained Earnings Acct, $1,040,314.02 from  
the Gen Trust & Agency - Carryforward Council-Approp - Neighborhood  
Enhancement TRNB04 - Cardroom Tax Acct, $69,472.00 from the ETR Bonds,  
Series 2004 - Autumn Bonds - Investment Pool Earnings Acct, & $484,438.51  
from the Parks QOL - William Sheffield Regional Park - DM Other Construction  
Costs Acct, to the Ed Austin Park-Pickleball Courts & Lights - Other  
Construction Costs Acct ($524,999.76), Ed Austin Park-Sports Lighting - Other  
Construction Costs Acct ($703,500.00), Sheffield Park-Sports Lighting - DM  
Other Construction Costs Acct ($484,438.51), & Sheffield Park-Sports Lighting  
- Other Construction Costs Acct ($63,561.00), to Pay for Pickleball Court &  
Lighting Improvements at Ed Austin Regional Park & Sports Lighting  
Improvements at William F. Sheffield Regional Park; Amend the 26-30 5-Yr  
CIP Appvd by Ord 2025-505-E to Reflect the Transfer of Funds from the Proj  
Entitled “Parks QOL-William Sheffield Regional Park” & the Approp of Funds  
to the Projs Entitled “Ed Austin Park-Pickleball Courts & Lights”, “Ed Austin  
Park-Sports Lighting” & “Sheffield Park-Sports Lighting” (Staffopoulos)  
(Introduced by CM Gay) (Co-Sponsor CMs Salem, Clark-Murray, Miller,White  
& Arias)  
13.  
2026-0321  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0  
5/19/26 F Amend/Approve 8-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26  
AMEND/APPROVE  
Aye:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
8 -  
Mr. Peterson, Auditor's Office, explained the amendment. Approved unanimously.  
CM Arias asked to be added as a co-sponsor.  
AMENDMENT  
1. Clarify that the Solid Waste Class III Mitigation funds being appropriated represents revenue  
from the Realco ($72,105.21) and Coastal Recycling ($110,169.53) facilities  
2. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to correct account codes  
• Projects being funded include:  
- Ed Austin Park – Pickleball Courts and Lights: $525,000  
- Ed Austin Park – Sports Lighting: $703,500  
- Sheffield Park – Sports Lighting: $545,000  
• Funding sources include:  
- Solid Waste Class III Mitigation funds: $182,274.74  
- Cardroom Tax: $1,040,314.02  
- Autumn Bonds Investment Pool Earnings: $69,472.00  
- Parks QOL - William Sheffield Regional Park project: $484,438.51  
ORD re the FY 26-27 Budget for the Duval County Property Appraiser;  
Adopting Recommended Findings & Conclusions for the Duval County Property  
Appraiser’s FY 26-27 Budget (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: F  
14.  
2026-0322  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/19/26 F Amend/Approve 8-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26  
AMEND/APPROVE  
Aye:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
8 -  
Ms. Taylor, Auditor's Office, explained the amendment. Approved unanimously.  
AMENDMENT  
Attach revised Exhibit 1 to reflect the removal of funding for one position that was also not  
funded in FY 25/26, add a footnote about the change in salaries, and adjust formatting  
ORD Reallocating $181,840.50 in Annual Federal Home Investment Partnership  
Grant Prog Funding from Admin Cost to Fund the Downpayment Assistance  
Prog (B.T. 26-058) (Smith) (Req of Mayor)  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
15.  
2026-0323  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0  
5/19/26 F Approve 8-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26  
APROVE  
Aye:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
8 -  
• Companion bill 2026-313  
• Amends FY 22/23 HOME grant budget to increase Downpayment Assistance program funding  
based on availability of funds and limited timing to complete the FY 22/23 HOME Grant  
ORD Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver, for & on  
Behalf of the City an Amdt 2 to the Economic Dev Agrmt, Previously Authd by  
Reso 2023-77-A, btwn the City, & Kappa Alpha Psi Jacksonville Foundation,  
Incorporated, to Revive, Ratify, & Extend the Proj Completion Date by 24  
Months Thru 3/31/28; Auth a Reduction in the Private Funding Capital  
Investment Requirement from $7,500,000 to $7,000,000; Auth the Execution of  
All Docs Relating to the Above Agrmts & Transactions, & Auth Technical  
Changes to the Docs; Prov for Cont’d Oversight by the OED (Anderson) (Req of  
Mayor)  
16.  
2026-0324  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0  
5/19/26 F Amend/Approve 8-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26  
AMEND/APPROVE  
Aye:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
8 -  
The amendment was moved and seconded, and approved unanimously.  
AMENDMENT  
Place Revised Amendment Two on file to reflect the reduced minimum capital investment of  
$7,000,000 within Section 4.2 of the Economic Development Agreement  
• Authorizes Amendment Two to the Economic Development Agreement with Kappa Alpha Psi  
Foundation Jacksonville, Incorporated to 1) extend the project completion date by two years from  
3/31/26 to 3/31/28 and 2) decrease the minimum capital investment from $7,500,000 to $7,000,000  
• Amendment One previously extended the completion date by one year from 3/31/25 to 3/31/26  
• The Economic Development Agreement authorized a Large Scale Economic Development Fund  
grant in an amount up to $500,000 (already appropriated) to be disbursed following the  
construction and opening of a community enrichment and healthcare facility to be located at 3717  
Moncrief Rd W.  
ORD Approp $12,599,258 from the Emerald Trail - Hogan’s Creek to Riverwalk  
Other Construction Costs Acct to the City Owned Land Acquisition Acct;  
Amend the 26-30 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2025-505-E to Reflect This Approp of  
Funds from the Other Construction Costs Acct to the City Owned Land  
Acquisition Acct for the Proj Entitled “Emerald Trail - Hogan’s Creek to  
Riverwalk”; Declaring the Public Necessity for Acquiring Fee Simple Title,  
Temporary Construction Easements, & Permanent Drainage Easements, Thru  
Condemnation by Right of Eminent Domain to & Over Certain Parcels of Real  
Property in Council Dist 7, Such Parcels Being Located Near or Adjacent to  
Portions of Hogan’s Creek, Including the Entire Parcels of Real Property, or  
Portions Thereof, as More Specifically Described Herein, as Required for the  
Proj; Auth Acquisition of the Properties by Negotiation or Eminent Domain;  
Auth the Chief of the Engineering & Construction Mgmt Div of the Dept of PW  
to Make a Good Faith Deposit Into the Court Registry; Auth the Chief of the  
Real Estate Div of the Dept of PW, or Her Desig, to Make Offers & Negotiate  
for the Purchase of the Properties, Subj to Certain Conds; Auth the Chief of the  
Real Estate Div of the Dept of PW, or Her Desig, at the Direction of the  
Engineering & Construction Mgmt Div of the Dept of PW, to Make Offers &  
Negotiate Claims for Business Damages, Attorneys’ Fees, & Costs Related to the  
Purchase of the Properties, Subj to Certain Conds; Waiving the Settlement  
Limitation in Secs 112.307 (Claims & Suits Brought Against the City for  
Monetary Relief),112.308 (Eminent Domain), & 112.309 (Attorneys’ Fees), Pt 3  
(Settlement of Claims & Suits by & Against City), Ch 112 (Claims by & Against  
City), Ord Code, re Limitations on the Total Amt of a Settlement; Auth &  
Directing the OGC to Initiate Approp Condemnation Proceedings & Declarations  
of Taking; Prov for Oversight by the Engineering & Construction Mgmt Div of  
the Dept of PW (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)  
17.  
2026-0327  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, TEU, F  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Substitute/Approve 6-0  
5/18/26 R Substitute/Approve 5-0  
5/19/26 TEU Substitute/Approve 5-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26  
DEFER  
Mr. Peterson, Auditor's Office, explained the substitute. Approved 7-1 (Diamond in opposition)  
There was lengthy discussion on this item. CM Diamond said that eminent domain should not be  
utilized for parks, and he said too much has been spent on downtown parks overall.  
CVP Howland asked about the properties in question.  
Renee Hunter, Chief of Real Estate, explained that the properties are commercial, not residential, and  
most are inactive businesses or vacant.  
The committee talked about whether the decision to use eminent domain should have to come back to  
council for approval.  
Chris Garrett, OGC, talked about the process, statutory requirements, and the required appraisals.  
Ms. Sickler, Public Works, spoke about the properties and the flood risk due to the location.  
Ms. Hunter indicated that her team is working to certify that the businesses are not active.  
The Chair deferred the bill to permit Ms. Hunter's team more time to get all of the questions answered.  
SUBSTITUTE  
1. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to correct account code  
2. Include details on the steps taken by the City in making a declaration of necessity and place  
applicable surveys, studies, and reports On File  
3. Attach listing of affected properties as new Exhibit  
• Authorizes the Chief of the Real Estate Division to negotiate and agree to the purchase of the  
necessary interests in real property for an identified 17 parcels  
• Allows for offers up to 25% above appraised value and up to $100,000 in business damages,  
exclusive of legal and professional fees  
• In addition to the purchase price, the Chief of Real Estate is authorized to negotiate, settle, and  
authorize payment for attorneys' fees and costs legally due to the owner or tenant  
• The Office of General Council is authorized to institute appropriate legal proceedings to acquire  
these properties by condemnation if negotiations are unsuccessful  
• Waives settlement limitations in Sections 112.307 (Claims and suits brought against the City for  
monetary relief), 112.308 (Eminent domain), and 112.309 (Attorneys' fees) to allow for certain  
settlements in excess of $50,000 without further Council approval  
CONCERN  
The CIP currently reflects a total project cost of $30 million; however, Public Works has  
communicated that Project costs are anticipated to be approximately $164 million  
ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & Corp Sec to Execute &  
Deliver a 1st Amendment to Lease Agrmt Btwn the City & Fort George Island  
Volunteer Fire Department INC. (Landlord) for Propty Located at 9363  
Heckscher Dr, Jax, FL 32226, Extending the Term of the Lease to 3/30/29, with  
1 Remaining Option to Renew an Add’l 3 YR Term, at an Annual Rental Rate of  
$7,400.00 with No Annual Rent Increases; Prov for Oversight by the JFRD  
(Dillard) (Req of Mayor)  
18.  
2026-0331  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 NCSPHS AmendApprove 6-0  
5/19/26 F Amend/Approve 8-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26  
AMEND/APPROVE  
Aye:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
8 -  
The amendment was moved and seconded, and approved unanimously.  
AMENDMENT  
Correct the effective date in the bill and agreement to March 31, 2026  
• This bill will reinstate the initial lease that expired on March 30, 2026, and amend the lease to  
use one of the three-year renewal options.  
• The annual rent amount will stay the same at $7,400 per year with no rent increases.  
• There will be one three-year renewal option remaining.  
ORD Auth the Mayor & Corp Sec to Execute a 2nd Amendment to the Agrmt  
with JU to Renew the Agrmt for a 2nd Add’l YR for the Continuing Manatee  
Protection Studies for FY 24-25 & FY 25-26, & to Increase the Max  
Indebtedness by an Add’l $193,549 for a New Total Max Indebtedness Not to  
Exceed $283,549, Pursuant to Approp Funds Previously Auth by Ords 2024  
504-E & 2025 504-E; Prov for Oversight by the Planning & Dev Dept (Dillard)  
(Req of Mayor) (JWC Apv)  
19.  
2026-0332  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, JWC  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Approve 6-0  
5/19/26 F Approve 8-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26  
APPROVE  
Aye:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
8 -  
• The FY 25/26 Council approved budget included $103,549 for the continuation of the manatee  
study  
• Two one-year renewals will remain on the contract  
ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & Corp Sec to Execute &  
Deliver a 1st Amendment to Lease Agrmt Btwn the City & Mandarin-Loretto  
Volunteer Fire Department, INC. (Landlord) for Propty Located at 2948 Delor  
Dr, Jax, FL 32223, Extending the Term of the Lease to 3/30/29, with 1  
Remaining Option to Renew an Add’l 3 YR Term, at an Annual Rental Rate of  
$38,200.00 with No Annual Rent Increases; Prov for Oversight by the JFRD  
(Dillard) (Req of Mayor)  
20.  
2026-0333  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0  
5/19/26 F Amend/Approve 8-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26  
AMEND/APPROVE  
Aye:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
8 -  
The amendment was moved and seconded, and approved unanimously.  
AMENDMENT  
Correct the effective date in the bill and agreement to March 31, 2026  
• This bill will reinstate the initial lease that expired on March 30, 2026, and amend the lease to  
use one of the three-year renewal options.  
• The annual rent amount will stay the same at $38,200 per year with no rent increases.  
• There will be one three-year renewal option remaining.  
ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec to Execute &  
Deliver a Memorandum of Understanding Btwn the City of Neptune Beach & the  
City of Jax to Assist the City of Neptune Beach with the Mgmt of Disaster  
Debris; Prov for Oversight by the Public Works Dept (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
21.  
2026-0334  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0  
5/19/26 F Approve 8-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26  
APPROVE  
Aye:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
8 -  
• Authorizes an MOU between the City and Neptune Beach to use the Girvin Landfill for staging,  
sorting, processing, and temporary storage of eligible disaster debris.  
• This MOU is following the Florida Statutes and formalizes Neptune Beach’s usage of the site.  
• Neptune Beach will not be charged for usage of this site as they have not been charged in the  
past.  
ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute a 1st  
Amendment to Services Contract for Residential Curbside Solid Waste &  
Recyclables Collection & Transportation Services (Service Area I) Btwn the City  
& Meridian Waste Florida, LLC, to Extend the Contract Term Thru 9/30/32,  
Replace the Rate Review Process With Annual CPI Adjustments Commencing  
10/1/26 & Estab a Process for Extraordinary Rate Adjustment, Set Fuel Caps for  
FY 26/27, FY 27/28 & FY 29/30, Amend the Process for Conducting Residential  
Premises Counts, Estab a Technological Advancements Annual Review &  
Amend Certain Other Provisions, Including Liquidated Damages, Dispute  
Resolution & Reporting Reqs; Waiving Subsection 382.308(L) (Extension of  
Contract), Pt 3 (Selection of Waste Collection & Disposal Service Areas &  
Contractors), Ch 382 (Waste Collection & Disposal Service by Contractors &  
City), Ord Code; Prov for City Oversight by the Solid Waste Div of the Office of  
Admin Svcs (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)  
22.  
2026-0335  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26  
DEFER  
ORD Re the Funding Agmt Btwn the City & Edward Waters University, Inc.,  
Originally Appved & Auth by Ord 2025-781-E; Incorporating Recitals;  
Amending Ord 2025-781-E by Amending 4th Revised Exhibit 3 (EWU Funding  
Agmt Term Sheet) to Provide the Terms & Conds for Use of City Funds for  
Planning, Design, & Permitting for the Construction of Track Improvements on  
the EWU Campus in Lieu of a Living, Learning, Community Center as  
Originally Proposed & Auth in Ord 2025-781-E; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her  
Designee, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver for & on Behalf of the City a  
Grant-Related Programmatic Use Agmt the Terms & Conds for Programming &  
Shared Use by the City of the Track Improvements; Prov for Oversight of the  
Use Agreement by the Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs Dept (Staffopoulos)  
(Introduced by CM Carrico) (Co-Sponsor CM Arias)  
23.  
2026-0336  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,R, F  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0  
5/18/26 R Amend/Approve 5-0  
5/19/26 F Amend/Approve 8-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26  
AMEND/APPROVE  
Aye:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
8 -  
Mr. Peterson explained the amendment. Approved unanimously.  
CM Arias asked to be added as a co-sponsor.  
RULES AMENDMENT  
1. Revise the Sec. 118.107 waiver justification originally approved in Ord. 2025-781-E to reflect  
the new project  
2. Reflect revised project scope and completion date of 12/31/28  
3. Include Public Works as the oversight department for the funding agreement  
4. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (Term Sheet) to:  
a. require 1) a retainage of 10% of City funds until project completion and 2) repayment of  
City funds if the project is not completed by the 12/31/28 deadline  
b. revise project scope to allow funds to be used for any aspect of the construction of the  
Track Improvements  
c. include provision that no funds will be applied to the residence hall component or any  
other component of EWU's broader capital project  
d. include acknowledgement of dual institutional and public purpose  
e. include term of use agreement  
5. Attach Revised Exhibit 2 (Use Agreement) to:  
a. reference 2026 legislation instead of Ord. 2025-781-E  
b. reflect revised project scope  
c. revise the term to 10 years subject to automatic 1-year renewals unless terminated by the  
City with approval by City Council  
d. provide designated hours for general public use  
e. increases the minimum number of annual community-wide wellness events from 4 to 6  
f. allow the City to require additional insurance coverage if determined necessary by the City’s  
Risk Management Division  
g. allow the City to sue for specific performance if EWU defaults  
h. revise Assignment, Right to Terminate, and Execution sections to reflect OGC  
recommended  
changes  
• Revises the term sheet with Edward Waters University that was previously approved by Ord.  
2025-781-E to provide funding not to exceed $2,000,000 for the planning, design, and permitting  
of a NCAA-compliant 400 meter track and walking path (“Track Improvements”) rather than a  
Living, Learning Community Center  
• Funding will be provided on a reimbursement basis and subject to a pro-rated clawback in the  
event EWU sells the Track Improvements or permanently abandons their use as a track and  
related athletic facility within 10 years of completion  
• Authorizes a Grant-Related Programmatic Use Agreement for the Track Improvements which  
requires EWU to 1) conduct a minimum of 4 University-led community-wide wellness events  
annually and 2) partner with at least two (2) local schools and/or organizations annually to  
provide structured health and wellness programming for a period of five years following  
completion of the Track Improvements  
AUDITOR RECOMMENDED AMENDMENT  
Require that the Use Agreement be recorded with the Clerk of the Court  
ORD Concerning Surplus Tangible Personal Propty of the City; Declaring that  
Certain 1979 Chevrolet Malibu (Vin 1T19L9D483566, Vehicle # 0046-10)  
Valued at $15,000 to be Surplus to the Needs of the City & Auth Transfer of  
Title to Said Vehicle to MOG Collection, LLC D/B/A Brumos the Collection, at  
no Cost, in Accord with Subsec 122.812(C), Ord Code; Waiving Sec 122.305  
(Unlawful Use of City Markings & Tags), Pt 3 (Municipal Vehicles), Ch 122  
(Public Property), Ord Code, to Allow that Certain 1979 Chevrolet Malibu (Vin  
1T19L9D483566, Vehicle # 0046-10) to Retain Its JSO Insignia after Transfer  
from the City; Desig the Fleet Mgmt Div of the Office of Admin Svcs to Monitor  
the Use of Said Vehicle after Transfer; Prov for a Reverter; Apv & Auth the  
Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec to Execute a Surplus Vehicle Donation  
Agrmt Btwn the City & MOG Collection, LLC D/B/A the Brumos Collection;  
Repealing Sec 111.396 (Motor Vehicle Safety Program Fund), Pt 3 (Public  
Safety & Courts), Ch 111 (Special Revenue & Trust Accounts), Ord Code; Prov  
for Oversight by the JSO (Staffopoulos) (Req of Sheriff)  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F  
24.  
2026-0337  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0  
5/18/26 R Amend/Approve 5-0  
5/19/26 F Amend/Approve 8-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26  
AMEND/APPROVE  
Aye:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
Mr. Peterson explained the amendment. Approved unanimously.  
8 -  
AMENDMENT  
1. Clarify within reverter section that the restricted use period is the greater of 5 years or the time  
during which the vehicle retains any JSO insignia  
2. Change oversight of vehicle monitoring from Fleet Management Division to JSO  
3. Attach Revised Exhibit 3 (Surplus Vehicle Donation Agreement) to clarify the Sheriff can  
approve an assignment of the agreement and correct scrivener’s errors  
• Authorizes donation of the surplus City-owned vehicle previously used by JSO for the “Beat the  
Heat” program valued at $15,000 to The Brumos Collection (“Brumos”) for display in their  
museum located at 5159 San Pablo Rd S (St. Johns County) and at other professionally organized  
and reputable car collection and educational venues in Duval and St. Johns counties  
• Provides for a restricted use period of the greater of 5 years or the time during which the vehicle  
retains any JSO insignia  
• Waives Code Sec. 122.305 (Unlawful use of City markings and tags) in order to allow the  
donated vehicle to retain its JSO insignia  
• Repeals Code Section 111.396 (Motor Vehicle Safety Program Fund) which was established to  
fund driver education programs and the maintenance of the vehicle being donated  
RESO Upon an Acknowledgement of Due Authorization & the Making of  
Findings, Apv the Issuance by the JHFA of its Multifamily Housing Revenue  
Bonds (Treetop Apartments), in 1 or more Series, in an Aggregate Principal Amt  
not to Exceed $23,500,000 for the Purpose of Financing all or a Portion of the  
Costs Related to the Acquisition & Rehab of a Multifamily Residential Housing  
Facility for Persons or Families of Low, Middle or Moderate Income, to be  
Located at 6355 Morse Ave, Jax, Duval County, FL, 32244, & to be Commonly  
Known as “Treetop Apartments”; Determining Credit not being Pledged  
(Dillard) (Req of JHFA)  
25.  
2026-0353  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Approve 6-0  
5/19/26 F Approve 8-0  
APPROVE  
Aye:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
8 -  
• Provides for acquisition and rehabilitation of a multifamily residential housing facility of  
approximately 172 units to be known as “Treetop Apartments”  
• Facility located at 6355 Morse Ave. in Council District 14  
• All units will be set aside for residents at or below 60% AMI  
RESO Upon an Acknowledgement of Due Authorization & the Making of  
Findings, Apv the Issuance by the JHFA of its Multifamily Housing Revenue  
Bonds (Campbell Cove), in 1 or more Series, in an Aggregate Principal Amt not  
to Exceed $28,850,000 for the Purpose of Financing all or a Portion of the Costs  
Related to the Acquisition & Construction of a Multifamily Residential Housing  
Facility for Persons or Families of Low, Middle or Moderate Income, to be  
Located at 11050 Beach Blvd, Jax, Duval County, FL, 32246, & to be  
Commonly Known as “Campbell Cove”; Determining Credit not being Pledged  
(Dillard) (Req of JHFA)  
26.  
2026-0354  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Approve 6-0  
5/19/26 F Approve 8-0  
APPROVE  
Aye:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
8 -  
RESO Expressing the Recommendation of the Council of the City that any  
Future Pre-Trial Detention Facility or Correctional Center Replacing or  
Supplementing the John E. Goode Pre-Trial Detention Center shall not be  
Located in any Neighborhood or Area that was Desig as “Hazardous” (Grade  
“D”) on the 1937-1940 Home Owners’ Loan Corp Residential Security Maps for  
the City, Strongly Advising that Historically Redlined Areas be Excluded from  
Consideration Recognizing that Placing such a Facility in Historically Redlined  
Communities would Perpetuate the Harmful Legacy of Systemic Discrimination,  
Affirming the City’s Commitment to Environmental Justice & Equitable Dev,  
Encouraging Robust Community Engagement in the Site-Selection Process &  
Encouraging Site Selection that Prioritizes Equity, Historical Justice, &  
Community Reinvestment (Peluso) (Introduced by CM Peluso)  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F  
27.  
2026-0356  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Approve 1-6 (Fail) (Gay, White, Amaro, Boylan, Miller,  
Salem)  
5/18/26 R Approve 0-5 (Fail) (Gay,White, Amaro,Boylan, Miller, Salem)  
5/19/26 F Approve 1-7 (Fail) (Salem, Diamond, Lahnen, Arias, Carrico,  
Howland, J.Carlucci)  
5/19/26 F Reconsider/Approve 0-8 (Fail) (Salem, Diamond, Lahnen, Arias,  
Carrico, Howland, J.Carlucci, Pittman)  
APPROVE (FAIL)  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Pittman  
1 -  
7 -  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Salem and Carrico  
CM Peluso was in attendance to speak on behalf of this bill. He explained the purpose, and the  
historical impact of redlining.  
CM Lahnen spoke in opposition, advocating to let the consultants currently working on site selection to  
continue their work and issue their report unfettered.  
CM Diamond asked about the Mayor's perspective on the bill and the location of the jail.  
CM Pittman noted that the location for the jail should be made with sensitivity.  
RESO Expressing the Recommendation of the Council of the City that any  
Future Pre-Trial Detention Facility or Correctional Center Replacing or  
Supplementing the John E. Goode Pre-Trial Detention Center shall not be  
Located in any Neighborhood or Area that was Desig as “Hazardous” (Grade  
“D”) on the 1937-1940 Home Owners’ Loan Corp Residential Security Maps for  
the City, Strongly Advising that Historically Redlined Areas be Excluded from  
Consideration Recognizing that Placing such a Facility in Historically Redlined  
Communities would Perpetuate the Harmful Legacy of Systemic Discrimination,  
Affirming the City’s Commitment to Environmental Justice & Equitable Dev,  
Encouraging Robust Community Engagement in the Site-Selection Process &  
Encouraging Site Selection that Prioritizes Equity, Historical Justice, &  
Community Reinvestment (Peluso) (Introduced by CM Peluso)  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F  
27.  
2026-0356  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Approve 1-6 (Fail) (Gay, White, Amaro, Boylan, Miller,  
Salem)  
5/18/26 R Approve 0-5 (Fail) (Gay,White, Amaro,Boylan, Miller, Salem)  
5/19/26 F Approve 1-7 (Fail) (Salem, Diamond, Lahnen, Arias, Carrico,  
Howland, J.Carlucci)  
5/19/26 F Reconsider/Approve 0-8 (Fail) (Salem, Diamond, Lahnen, Arias,  
Carrico, Howland, J.Carlucci, Pittman)  
RECONSIDER/APPROVE (FAIL)  
Nay:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
8 -  
CM Pittman moved for the bill to be reconsidered, the motion was seconded and approved  
unanimously.  
Motion/2nd on the bill.  
ORD Approp $5,200,000 from the Gen Fund Operating - Youth Empowerment  
City Council Special Committee Contingency Acct to the KHA Fund - Subsidies  
& Contributions to Private Org Acct to Make the Funds Available for Progs,  
Svcs, & Activities to Be Competitively Procured by the KHA Pursuant to Ch 126  
(Procurement Code), Ord Code, Subj to Certain Conds as Described Herein;  
Prov for Carryover to FY 26-27; Waiving Sec 77.101 (Legislative Intent), Ch 77  
(Kids Hope Alliance), Ord Code, to Auth KHA to Expend the City Funds  
Appropd Herein for the Provision of Progs, Svcs, & Activities to Individuals  
btwn 16 & 24 Years Old as Provd Herein; Amend the Revised Schedule M to  
Ord 2025-511-E (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Freeman) (Co-Sponsor CMs  
White, Amaro, Clark-Murray, Gay & Arias)  
28.  
2026-0362  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F  
5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0  
5/18/26 R Approve 5-0  
5/19/26 F Approve 5-1-2 (Diamond) (Pittman, Carrico)  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26  
APPROVE  
Aye:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Lahnen and Salem  
Diamond  
5 -  
1 -  
2 -  
Nay:  
Abstain:  
Pittman and Carrico  
CM Lahnen talked about the amount the City spends annually on nonprofits.  
CVP Howland spoke on the same topic, noting the potential impact if there is a change in property tax  
revenue.  
CM Salem said that this is one time funding.  
CMs Pittman and Carrico abstained from the vote due to conflicts.  
CM Arias asked to be added as a co-sponsor.  
• Appropriates $5,200,000 from the Special Committee on Youth Empowerment contingency  
account to the Kids Hope Alliance for programs, services, and activities to be competitively  
procured  
• Funding will be disbursed pursuant to a future request for proposals, which is currently being  
drafted by KHA  
• The draft RFP, which was not reviewed by Special Committee on Youth Empowerment,  
includes the following provisions:  
- Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations  
- No single award shall exceed $1,000,000 and no single organization may receive more than  
$1,000,000  
- Match required for applicants receiving more than $250,000  
- Multi-year implementation, subject to future Council appropriation  
- Target population is youth and young adults ages 16-24 residing in 61 designated  
dual-distressed census tracts  
• Authorizes carryover of funding through FY 26/27  
• Waives the age restriction in Sec. 77.101 in order to allow KHA to provide programs and  
services for individuals between the ages of 16 – 24  
ORD Requiring a Comprehensive Report by the Council Secretary/Director  
Pertaining to the Downtown Entertainment Dist; Estab Required Data Elements,  
Comparative Analysis, Analytical Findings, Operational Impact Assessments,  
Stakeholder Input, Interagency Coordination, Report Structure & Format, &  
Public Presentation (Reingold) (Introduced by CM Johnson) (Co-Sponsor CMs J.  
Carlucci & Salem)  
29.  
2026-0377  
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26  
READ 2ND & REREFER  
ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute &  
30.  
2026-0380  
Deliver a 1st Amdt to Lease Agrmt Btwn the City, for and on Behalf of the  
Duval County Tax Collector’s Office, & Main St Place at Oceanway LLC to  
Extend the Lease Term Thru 9/30/27, With 1 Add’l Extension Option for Up to  
12 Months; Prov Further Auth; Prov for Oversight by the Duval County Tax  
Collector’s Office (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)  
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26  
READ 2ND & REREFER  
ORD Making Certain Findings, & Apv & Auth the CEO of the DIA, or His  
Desig, to Execute a Purchase & Sale Agrmt & Quitclaim Deed Conveying  
Approx 2.04 Acres of City-Owned Propty Identified by Duval County Tax Parcel  
No. 074888-0100 & Partially Improved by a Surface Parking Lot to the  
University of FL; Auth the Execution of All Docs Relating to the Above Agrmt  
& Transaction, & Auth Technical Changes to the Docs (Lavie) (Req of DIA)  
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
31.  
2026-0381  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26  
READ 2ND & REREFER  
ORD Approp $45,000 in Fund Bal From the Environmental Protection Fund to  
32.  
2026-0382  
Prov Funding for Education Outreach Activities as Well as Food & Beverage,  
Travel, Supplies, Training, Dues, & Membership Fees for Jax Environmental  
Protection Brd Members & Staff; Prov for Carryover to FY 26-27; Prov for  
Waiver of Sec 111.755 (Environmental Protection Fund), Pt 7 (Environment &  
Conservation), Ch 111 (Special Revenue & Trust Accts), Ord Code, to Auth  
Utilization of Funds From the Fund for Food & Beverage, Travel, Supplies,  
Training, Dues, & Membership Fees for Brd Members & Staff; Prov for Waiver  
of Sec 360.602 (Uses of Fund), Pt 6 (Environmental Protection Fund), Ch 360  
(Environmental Regulation), Ord Code, to Allow for the Utilization of Funds for  
Education Outreach Activities Along With Food & Beverage, Travel, Supplies,  
Training, Dues, & Membership Fees for Brd Members & Staff; Amend Ord  
2025-504-E, the FY 25-26 Budget, by Amend the Attachment a to Auth  
Expenditure of These Funds on Food & Beverage for Special Events & Activities  
(B.T. 26-065) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)  
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26  
READ 2ND & REREFER  
ORD-MC Amend Section 55.108 (Powers & Duties), Pt 1 (DIA), Chapter 55  
33.  
2026-0383  
(DIA), Ord Code. To Auth the DIA, When Acting in Its Capacity as Either the  
CRA or Public Economic Dev Agency for Downtown, to Impose & Collect  
Regulatory Fees & Charges for the Purposes of Defraying the Cost of Admin of  
Its Powers & Duties Under Ch 55, Ord Code; Prov for Codification Instructions  
(Lavie) (Req of Special Committee on the Future of Downtown)  
5/12/26 CO Introduced:NCSPHS, R, F  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26  
READ 2ND & REREFER  
• Appropriates $35,000 from funds previously appropriated for Council District 11 Strategic  
Initiatives in FY 24/25 and carried over into FY 25/26  
• The nature of the emergency is that the Jacksonville Ironman event is scheduled to occur on  
May 16, 2026 and the Jacksonville Jazz Festival begins on May 21, 2026  
ORD Approp $35,000 From the FAGC Grants & Contract Compliance Financial  
& Admin - Subsidies & Contributions to Private Org Acct to the Ironman Jax -  
Misc Svcs & Charges Acct & the Jazz Festival-Activity - Misc Svcs & Charges  
Acct Within the Office of Sports & Entertainment to Prov $30,000 for the 2026  
Ironman Jax Event & $5,000 for the 2026 Jax Jazz Festival; Req 1 Cycle Emerg  
Passage (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Arias)  
34.  
2026-0384  
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Emergency/Approve 6-0  
5/19/26 F Emergency/Approve 7-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26  
EMERGENCY/APPROVE  
Aye:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
7 -  
Motion/2nd to approve the emergency. Approved unanimously.  
CM Arias spoke on behalf of this bill and his desire to help offset some of the expenses for the event.  
There was discussion about traffic and road closures that should be addressed for future IRONMAN  
competitions.  
ORD Approp $25,000 From the Multiyear Prog and Initiatives - Council Dist 5  
CBA - Contingency Acct to the Gen Fund Operating - Subsidies & Contributions  
to Private Org Acct to Prov Funding to Happy Brew, Inc. for the Art Force  
Vocational Training Prog as Described Herein; Prov for Carryover to FY 26-27;  
Waiving Sec 118.107 (Nonprofits to Receive Funding Thru a Competitive  
Evaluated Award Process; Waiver & Disclosures), Pt 1 (Gen Provisions), Ch 118  
(City Grants), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract With Happy Brew; Apv,  
& Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver on  
Behalf of the City a Grant Agrmt Btwn the City & Happy Brew, Inc. For the  
Prog; Prov for Oversight by the Grants & Contract Compliance Div of the  
Finance Dept (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM J. Carlucci)  
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F  
35.  
2026-0385  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26  
READ 2ND & REREFER  
ORD Making Certain Findings, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, to Execute: (1)  
an Economic Dev Agrmt Btwn the City & Tracy Justina Ricker TC LLC; & (2)  
Loan Docs & Related Docs as Described in the Agrmt, to Support the Dev by  
Company of Approx 108 Affordable Housing Units in a Scattered Site  
Multifamily Residential Housing Facility in the City; Auth a Dev Loan in the  
Amt of $3,800,000 With a Term of 20 Yrs in Connection With the Project, to Be  
Approp by Subsequent Legislation; Desig the Chief of the Housing &  
Community Dev Div as Contract Monitor for the Agrmt & Related Agrmts; Prov  
for City Oversight of the Proj by the Neighborhoods Dept, Housing &  
Community Dev Div; Auth the Execution of All Docs Relating to the Above  
Agrmts & Transactions, & Auth Technical Changes to the Docs; Prov a Deadline  
for the Company to Execute the Agrmt; Waiver of That Portion of the Public  
Investment Policy Adopted by Ord 2024-286-E, as Amended, to Auth a Dev  
Loan That is Not Currently Auth by the PIP (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CMs  
Amaro & Clark-Murray)  
36.  
2026-0386  
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26  
READ 2ND & REREFER  
ORD Calling an Election on 11/3/26, to Hold a Referendum of the Qualified  
37.  
2026-0387  
Electors Residing in Duval County on the Question of Whether to Cont the  
Current One Mill Ad Valorem Tax to Be Used for School Operational Purposes  
for an Add’l 4 Yrs Beginning on 7/1/27, & Ending on 6/30/31 (Staffopoulos)  
(Req of School Board of Duval County, FL)  
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,R, F  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26  
READ 2ND & REREFER  
ORD Approv & Auth JEA to Sell Its Former Headquarters Site Located Gen at  
38.  
2026-0388  
21 W. Church St & 421 Laura St, Jax, FL 32202 (R.E. Nos. 073863-0000 &  
073720-0000), Within Council Dist 7, for Less Than the Appraised Value, at a  
Purchase Price of $1,000,000, to Jewel at 21 West, LLC, Pursuant to That  
Certain Purchase Agrmt Btwn Seller & Purchaser (Sawyer) (Req of JEA)  
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26  
READ 2ND & REREFER  
ORD Approp $1,342,200.40, Including $128,186.00 within the Countywide  
Traffic Calming Proj, $630,917.50 from the Countywide Rdwy Sign Stripe &  
Signal Proj & $583,096.90 from the Countywide Intersection Improvements  
Proj, to: (1) $565,112.67 to the Traffic Signal Rebuild - 21st St East & Liberty St  
North Proj; & (2) $648,901.73 to the Traffic Signal Rebuild - 21st St West &  
Boulevard St Proj; Amend the 26-30 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2025-505-E to  
Reflect this Approp of Funds to the Projs (B.T. 26-063) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)  
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F  
39.  
2026-0390  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/19/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26  
READ 2ND & REREFER  
• Funding needed for the Project will be appropriated as part of the FY 26/27 budget  
• The nature of the emergency is that the City has commenced construction on the Project but will  
be unable to work in CSX right of way without the executed Agreement, and the City’s contractor  
will likely have to cease construction and remobilize (at additional cost to the City) without one  
cycle emergency passage  
ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute &  
Deliver that Certain Private Sidetrack Agrmt Btwn the City & CSX  
Transportation, INC. Re the Construction of a City-Owned Railroad Sidetrack  
Adjacent to the Cecil Commerce Center Mega-Site; Prov for Oversight by the  
Dept of Public Works; Req 1 Cycle Emerg Passage (Sawyer) (Introduced by CM  
White)  
40.  
2026-0392  
5/12/26 CO Introduced: TEU, F  
5/19/26 TEU Emergency/Approve 5-0  
5/19/26 F Emergency/Approve 8-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26  
EMERGENCY/APPROVE  
Aye:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
Motion/2nd to approve the emergency. Approved unanimously.  
8 -  
ORD Approp $23,417.50 in Grant Funding from the FL Dept of Agriculture &  
Consumer Svcs to Support Mosquito Control Tier II Progs; Prov for Oversight  
by the Neighborhoods Dept, Mosquito Control Div (B.T. 26-066) (Smith) (Req  
of Mayor)  
41.  
2026-0393  
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/19/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26  
READ 2ND & REREFER  
ORD Approp Grant Funding in the Amt of $350,000.00 from the FDOT, to the  
Monument & Regency Traffic Signal Rebuild - Other Construction Costs Acct,  
to Prov Funding for Design, Construction Inspection & Construction of Traffic  
Signalization & Related Rdwy Improvements Including New Fiber Optic  
Interconnect from Atrium Way/Regency Square Blvd N to Lee Rd to Prov  
Network Access; Amend the 26-30 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2025-505-E to  
Reflect this Approp of Funds to the Prov for Oversight by the Engineering &  
Construction Mgmt Div of the Dept of Public Works (B.T. 26-067) (Dillard)  
(Req of Mayor)  
42.  
2026-0394  
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/19/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26  
READ 2ND & REREFER  
ORD Apv and Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, and Corp Sec to Execute a Dev  
43.  
2026-0395  
Agrmt Btwn the City and the UNF Board of Trustees (CCAS No. 124425)  
Known as the “2035 UNF Campus Master Plan Dev Agrmt,” for the UNF  
Located in Council Dist 3, for Improvements Identified in the Adopted 2035  
UNF Campus Master Plan, Pursuant to Sec 1013.30, F.S., and Ch 655  
(Concurrency and Mobility Mgmt System), Ord Code (Harvey) (Req of Mayor)  
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
NCSPHS PH: 6/1/26  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26 & 6/9/26  
READ 2ND & REREFER  
ORD Making Certain Findings, & Apv & Auth the Public Investment Policy  
44.  
2026-0396  
(PIP) of the OED to Add Endowment Grants to the Jax Fostering Filmmakers  
Grant Prog; Amend Sec 111.635 (Jax Film & Television Office Trust Fund), Pt 6  
(Economic & Community Dev), Ch 111 (Special Rev & Trust Accts), Ord Code,  
to Auth Use of Trust Proceeds to Fund Endowment Grants; Replacing Former  
PIP as Approv by Ord 2016-382-E & Subsequently Amend by Ord 2018-370-E,  
Ord 2019-243-E, Ord 2022-372-E, Ord 2022-726-E, & Ord 2024-286-E  
(Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)  
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/18/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26  
READ 2ND & REREFER  
ORD Re the Charter of the Baymeadows Community Improvement Dist. (BCID)  
a Dependent Special Dist Estab by Ord 2021-838-E & Amended by Ord  
2024-69-E, Pursuant to Sec 189.02, F.S.; Amend Sec 2 of Ord 2021-838-E as  
Amend by Ord 2024-69-E to Amend the Charter of the BCID to Req City  
Council Appvl for Propty Acqs Over $100, & Subsequent to the Terms of the  
Initial Brd of Supervisors to Req at Least 1 Member of the Brd of Supervisors Be  
a Commercial Propty Owner or Their Design Rep, to Req City Council Dist  
Member Appt & City Council Conf for All Brd Supervisors, to Reduce the No.  
of At-Large Supervisors From 3 to 1, & to Fill Vacancies on Interim Basis by  
Super-Majority of Brd, & Correcting Various Scrivenor’s Errors; Req 1 Cycle  
Emerg Passage (MacGillis) (Introduced by CM Arias)  
45.  
2026-0397  
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Emergency/Amend/Approve 7-0  
5/19/26 F Emergency/Amend/Approve 7-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26  
EMERGENCY/AMEND/APPROVE  
Aye:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
7 -  
Motion/2nd to approve the emergency. Approved unanimously.  
Mr. Peterson explained the amendment. Approved unanimously.  
AMENDMENT  
1. Clarify that initial Board of Supervisors is being revised to reflect current membership  
2. Place revised Second Revised Charter on file to correct listing of Initial Supervisors  
3. Correct scrivener’s errors  
• Approves the Second Revised Charter for the Baymeadows Community Improvement District  
(“BCID”) to:  
- Require Council approval for property purchases over $100 rather than approval by 60% of  
the electors of the District  
- Following expiration of the 7-member Initial Board of Supervisors on 6/30/30:  
• Reduce the number of "At-Large" Supervisors from 3 to 1, for a new total of 5  
Supervisors  
• Require at least one “Area Group” Supervisor to be a commercial property owner or  
their  
designated representative  
• Provide for appointment of Supervisors by the District Council Member with  
confirmation by Council rather than by vote of qualified electors within the BCID  
• Fill vacancies on an interim basis by a two-thirds vote of the Board  
• Provide for terms of two years for “Area Group” Supervisors and four years for  
“At Large” Supervisors  
• Remove requirement that Supervisors must be a qualified elector in the State of Florida  
• The nature of the emergency is to remove the provisions involving the Supervisor of Elections  
prior to the qualification period in June  
ORD Approp $3,371.63 from a Rebate Commission - Piggyback Supply  
Contracts Acct to a Dues & Subscriptions Acct within the ASPS Buying &  
Admin - Financial & Admin Activity to Prov Funding for the City’s Amazon  
Subscription (B.T. 26-062) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)  
5/12/26 CO Introduced: F  
46.  
47.  
48.  
2026-0398  
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26  
READ 2ND & REREFER  
ORD Approp Previously Unappropriated Investment Pool Earnings with the  
2026-0416  
Downtown Economic Dev Fund to a Gateway N4 Contingency Acct within the  
Downtown Economic Dev Fund in the Amt of $1,100,000; Prov the Purpose for  
the Approp (Lavie) (Introduced by CM J. Carlucci)  
5/12/26 CO Introduced: F  
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26  
READ 2ND & REREFER  
ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec, to Execute &  
2026-0418  
Deliver, for & on Behalf of the City, an Amended & Restated Restrictive  
Covenants & Parking Rights Agrmt btwn Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Florida,  
Inc. & the City, to, in Pt, Remove the Nighttime & Weekend Parking Rights of  
the Gen Public & Instead Prov 24/7 Parking Availability to the JSO for Its Use in  
Connection with the City’s Lease with BCBS for JSO’s Headquarters, &  
Eliminate Any Obligation of BCBS to Repay the $3,500,000 Parking Garage  
Grant to the City; Prov for Oversight by the Office of the Mayor, or Her Desig,  
of the Amended Parking Agrmt (Sawyer) (Introduced by CM Howland)  
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26  
READ 2ND & REREFER  
ORD Expressing the Council’s Support for the Estab of a Culinary Institute of  
49.  
2026-0419  
America SE Campus in Downtown Jax to Include Dev of an Approx 50,000 Sq  
Ft Facility to Support Related Workforce Dev, Educational, & Economic Dev  
Activities; Auth Negotiation of a Final Term Sheet & Economic Dev Incentive  
Package of Up to $35,000,000 to Support Capital Improvements & Workforce  
Dev Activities for the Project, Subj to Council Appvl of an Economic Dev or  
Similar Agrmt & the Lawful Approp of Funds for the Project; Req 1 Cycle  
Emerg Passage (Teal) (Introduced by CM Carrico) (Co-Sponsors CMs Arias, J.  
Carlucci, Salem & Pittman)  
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/19/26 F Emergency/Amend/Approve 7-1 (Diamond)  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26  
EMERGENCY/AMEND/APPROVE  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Lahnen, Pittman, Salem and Carrico  
Diamond  
7 -  
1 -  
Motion/2nd to approve the emergency. Approved 7-1 (Diamond in opposition)  
Mr. Peterson explained the amendment. Approved unanimously.  
There was discussion on this item related to the positive impact on the city, and the funding source for  
the incentive. CM Arias expressed support, noting the global prestige of the CIA. CM Lahnen asked  
about the funding source, which is not identified in the legislation. The committee talked about the  
workforce development component and whether that would fall under the City's CBA obligations. CP  
Carrico spoke on behalf of the project and explained that some of the funds would be for construction  
and some for operations, and he noted that the incentive package when finalized would have to come  
back to council for approval.  
CM Arias spoke about CBA dollars being used for capital investments.  
CVP Howland talked about CIA interaction with veteran and military programs.  
CM J. Carlucci said this project would be transformative for the city.  
Aundra Wallace, JAXUSA Partnership, talked about the 18 months of coordinated efforts to bring this  
project together. CP Carrico noted that the CIA Board of Directors will be voting on this project in June.  
CMs Arias, J. Carlucci, Salem and Pittman asked to be added as co-sponsors.  
AMENDMENT  
1. Correct language regarding the Tourist Development Council's support of attracting the  
Culinary Institute to Jacksonville  
2. Correct section numbering  
3. Correct scrivener's errors  
• Expresses Council support for the establishment of a Culinary Institute of America Southeast  
Campus within downtown Jacksonville and authorizes negotiation of a final term sheet and  
economic development incentive package in an amount not to exceed $35,000,000, subject to  
future Council approval and appropriation  
• The nature of the emergency is that Council would like to express their support for the project  
in advance of the June CIA Board of Directors meeting to consider potential locations for their  
southeast campus  
Public Comment: LaShonda Holloway, Jalicia Lewis, Latrina Dowdell, Jake Jacobs, Bobbie O'Connor,  
Wells Todd, Carnell Oliver, Tyra Smude, Jonas Loh, Sam Efron, Tom Gray, Jonathon Insetta, Chad  
Munsey  
Additional Finance Committee discussion items:  
There was discussion about the legislative purpose for these subpoenas. Mr. Teal indicated that,  
based upon the content of the testimonies, there could be a need to amend the Charter as related  
to council's role in the creation/enforcement of JEA policies.  
1. Consideration of request by the Special Investigatory Committee on JEA Matters for subpoena  
of Regina Ross on June 8, 2026 and June 22, 2026 (if needed)  
Motion/2nd (Diamond/Salem) to issue a subpoena to Ms. Ross for June 8, 2026 and June 22,  
2026. Approved 8-0  
2. Consideration of request by the Special Investigatory Committee on JEA Matters for subpoena  
of Jody Brooks on June 8, 2026  
Motion/2nd (Diamond/Salem) to issue a subpoena to Ms. Brooks, for June 8, 2026, with  
requested documents one week prior (June 1).  
Approved 8-0  
3. Consideration of request by the Special Investigatory Committee on JEA Matters for subpoena  
of Vickie Cavey on June 22, 2026  
Motion/2nd (Diamond/Salem) to issue a subpoena to Ms. Cavey, for June 22, 2026, with  
requested documents one week prior (June 15).  
Approved 8-0  
NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2026.  
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