City of Jacksonville  
117 W. Duval Street  
Jacksonville, FL 32202  
Agenda - Revised Marked  
Tuesday, August 4, 2026  
1:00 PM  
Council Chamber,  
1st Floor, City Hall  
Finance Committee  
Will Lahnen, Chair  
Chris Miller, Vice Chair  
Rory Diamond  
Terrence Freeman  
Mike Gay  
Rahman Johnson  
Randy White  
Legislative Assistant: Barbara Ireland Hobson  
Council Auditor's Office: Phillip Peterson, Council Auditor  
Council Auditor's Office: Heather Reber, Assistant 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:  
Attendance:  
Meeting Adjourned:  
• Presentations from District 1, 2, and 3 Citizens Planning Advisory Committees ("CPAC")  
• Council Auditor Phillip Peterson to discuss Report #907: Property Appraiser Portability  
Calculation Audit  
Item/File No.  
Title History  
1.  
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)  
DEFER  
At request of  
CM Diamond  
8/13/24 CO Introduced: R, F  
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  
2.  
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)  
DEFER  
At request of  
CM Carrico  
11/26/24 CO Introduced: R, NCSPHS, 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  
3.  
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  
DEFER  
At request of  
CM White  
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  
4.  
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)  
10/14/25 CO Introduced: R, F  
10/20/25 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
DEFER  
At request of  
CM M. Carlucci  
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  
5.  
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: R, NCSPHS, F  
DEFER  
At request of  
CM Diamond  
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  
6.  
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)  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: R, NCSPHS, F  
DEFER  
At request of  
CM Johnson  
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  
7.  
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)  
DEFER  
At request of  
CM White  
4/28/26 CO Introduced: R, NCSPHS, 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  
8.  
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)  
DEFER  
At request of  
CM Johnson  
5/12/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
5/18/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/19/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
5/26/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/26/26  
9.  
ORD Levying Annual Taxes for the 2026 Calendar Yr on Real & Personal  
Property Located in the Gen Svcs Dist of the City, Not Including the 2nd, 3rd,  
4th & 5th Urban Svcs Dists (the Cities of Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach,  
Neptune Beach & the Town of Baldwin); Stating the Percentage Change from  
the 2026 Rolled-Back Rate; Auth Assessment & Collection; Prov for the Use of  
the Revenues Generated (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)  
2nd  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: F  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 200.065, F.S. - 9/8/26 & 9/22/26  
10.  
ORD Levying Calendar Yr 2026 Annual Taxes on Real & Personal Property  
Located in the City, Including Only the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Urban Svcs Dists, to  
Wit: The Cities of Atlantic Beach, Jax Beach & Neptune Beach; Stating the  
Percentage Change from the 2026 Rolled-Back Rate; Auth Assessment &  
Collection; Prov for the Use of the Revenues Generated (Staffopoulos) (Req of  
Mayor)  
2nd  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: F  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 200.065, F.S. - 9/8/26 & 9/22/26  
11.  
ORD Levying Calendar Yr 2026 Annual Taxes on Real & Personal Property  
Located in the City, Including Only the 5th Urban Svcs Dist, to Wit: The Town  
of Baldwin; Stating the Percentage Change from the 2026 Rolled-Back Rate;  
Auth Assessment & Collection; Prov for the Use of the Revenues Generated  
(Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)  
2nd  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: F  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 200.065, F.S. - 9/8/26 & 9/22/26  
12.  
ORD Estab the City’s 26-27 FY Consolidated Govt Budget; Prov a Table of  
Contents; Approp Funds & Adopting Budgets for the 26-27 FY for the City;  
Prov for Certain City Grants to Non-Governmental Orgs Pursuant to Ch 118,  
Ord Code; Estab Capital Outlays; Estab Carryovers; Prov for Federal PSG;  
Prov for State, Federal & Other Grant Progs; Prov for Gen Fund/GSD Funding  
for Salaries & Benefits; Estab the Employee Cap; Prov Position Allocations &  
Temporary Hours; Estab the CIP Budget for the 26-27 FY; Prov for the All Yrs  
Budget City Debt Mgmt Fund; Prov the Septic Tank Failure Schedule Pursuant  
to Ch 751 (Wastewater System Improvement Program), Ord Code; Estab the IT  
System Dev Prog Budget; Prov for Declaration of Intent to Reimburse; Prov  
Gen Execution Authority; Approp Funds & Adopting Budgets for the 26-27 FY  
for the JAA, the JPA, the PFPF, the JHFA, & the Downtown Business  
Improvement Dist; Prov for Appvl of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll as the  
Annual Rate Ord for the Downtown Business Improvement Dist & an Annual  
Hearing Before the City Council Finance Committee... (Staffopoulos) (Req of  
Mayor)  
2nd  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: F  
Finance Comm PH on DVI - 8/19/26  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 200.065, F.S. - 9/8/26 & 9/22/26  
13.  
ORD Adopting the FYs 27-31 Inclusive CIP, as Required by Ch 122 (Public  
Property), Pt 6 (Capital Improvement Plan), Ord Code; Prov for 2027 CIP  
Specificity Requirements; Directing Revisions & Updating of the Capital  
Improvements Element of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan, as Required by Sec  
163.3177, F.S.; Waiving Applicable Provisions of Sec 122.602 (Definitions), Pt  
6 (Capital Improvement Plan), Ch 122 (Public Property), Ord Code; to Allow  
Roadway Resurfacing to Be Included in the List of Capital Improvement Projs  
for the 26-27 FY; Prov for Declaration of Intent to Reimburse; Prov for  
Reconciliation of Schedules, Text, Codification, & Journal Entries  
(Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)  
2nd  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: F  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
14.  
ORD Auth the Mayor, or His Desig, & the Corp Sec to: (1) Execute & Deliver,  
for & on Behalf of the City, (a) an Agrmt with Shands Jacksonville Medical  
Center, Inc., & (b) Letters of Agrmt with the State of FL Thru Its Agency for  
Health Care Admin, Both Concerning Payment & Distribution of the City’s  
Indigent Health Care Funds in the Amt of $56,000,000 for FY 26-27, & (2)  
Take Such Further Action as May Be Necessary or Approp to Effectuate the  
Purpose of This Ord (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)  
2nd  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: F  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
15.  
ORD Adopting the FYs 27-31 Inclusive IT System Dev Prog, Pursuant to Sec  
106.207, Ord Code; Prov for Declaration of Intent to Reimburse; Prov for  
Reconciliation of Schedules, Text, Codification, Journal Entries, etc.  
(Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)  
2nd  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: F  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
16.  
RESO Adopting the Annual Growth Rate as Recommended by the Admin for  
the Future Pension Liability Surtax Proceeds (Staffopoulos) (Req of Mayor)  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: F  
2nd  
17.  
ORD re PSG; Approp $7,200,000 from Desig Special Council Contingency  
Accts for PSG in FY 26-27 to Prov $6,984,000 to Be Allocated to the Acute,  
Prevention & Diversion, & Self-Sufficiency & Stability Categories of Most  
Vulnerable Persons & Needs as Provd Herein & $216,000 to the Micro-Grants  
Category of Most Vulnerable Persons & Needs; Requiring City Council Appvl  
of the Process for Determination of Eligibility & Review, Evaluation, &  
Scoring of PSG Micro-Grant Applications Prior to Distribution; Apv & Auth  
Execution of Micro-Grant Agrmts; Prov for City Oversight by the Grants &  
Contract Compliance Div of the Finance Dept; Waiving the Conflicting  
Provision of Sec 118.802 (Annual Lump Sum Appropriation for Public Service  
Grants), Pt 8 (Public Service Grants), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to Apv  
the Lump Sum Approp for PSG by Separate Legislation from the Annual  
Budget Ord (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Howland)  
2nd  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: F  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
18.  
ORD re Opioid & Substance Use Disorder Settlement Proceeds Grants; Approp  
$5,279,951 from the Opioid Settlement Fund Contingency Acct to the Opioid  
Settlement Fund - Subsidies & Contributions to Private Orgs Acct to Fund  
Opioid & Substance Use Disorder Settlement Proceeds Grants; Prov for City  
Oversight by the Opioid Abatement Manager within the JFRD (Staffopoulos)  
(Introduced by CP Howland)  
2nd  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: F  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
19.  
ORD Approp $50,323,032 from Various Contingency Accts within the KHA  
Fund (10901) to Estab the FY 26-27 Budget for the KHA; Prov for the KHA  
Comprehensive Budget Transfer Powers; Apv & Auth Execution of Agrmts by  
the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec with Named Grant Recipients; Auth  
the Procurement of Svcs Pursuant to Single Source Award as Determined  
Approp in Coordination with the Chief of Procurement Pursuant to Sec 126.306  
(Procurement Methods & Selection), Subpt C (Procurement Methods &  
Procedures), Pt 3 (Procurement Thresholds, Modes, Methods & Procedures),  
Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code; Auth the Procurement of Svcs Pursuant  
to the Competitive Solicitation Exemptions Listed in Sec 126.108 (Exemptions  
From Competitive Solicitation), Subpt A (General Regulations), Pt 1 (General  
Regulations; Ethics & Transparency in Public Contracting), Ch 126  
(Procurement Code), Ord Code; Waiving Subsec 77.111(a) (Provider  
Contracts), Ch 77 (Kids Hope Alliance), Ord Code; Waiving Sec 77.113  
(Annual Operating Budget; Budget Transfers), Ch 77 (Kids Hope Alliance),  
Ord Code, & Sec 106.304 (Mayor’s Transfer Power), Ch 106 (Budget &  
Accounting Code), Ord Code, to Allow for Budget Transfers within the Plan;  
Auth the OGC & the Council Auditor’s Office to Make All Changes Necessary  
to Effectuate the Council’s Action (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Howland)  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: F  
2nd  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
20.  
ORD Adopting the FY 26-27 Budget for JEA; Auth the OGC & the Council  
Auditor’s Office to Make All Changes Necessary to Effectuate the Council’s  
Action (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Howland)  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: F  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
2nd  
21.  
ORD Pertaining to CM Salaries; Approp $1,999,721 from a Gen Fund/GSD  
Desig Contingency Acct to Fund City CM Salaries & Benefits for FY 26-27;  
Apv Positions (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Howland)  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: F  
2nd  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
22.  
ORD Approp $1,897,704 from the Special Council Contingency -  
Contributions to JTA Acct to the Contributions to Component Units -  
Contributions to JTA Acct to Fund the City’s Contribution to the JTA for the  
Paratransit Prog for FY 26-27; Apv the FY 26-27 Budget for the JTA; Auth the  
OGC & the Council Auditor’s Office to Make All Changes Necessary to  
Effectuate the Council’s Action (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Howland)  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: F  
2nd  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
23.  
ORD Approp $390,000.00 from the Mobility Plan Proj - Zone 05 Acc to (1) the  
Trout River Blvd at New Kings Rd Intersection Improvements Proj, to Prov  
Funding for the Design & Construction of Turn Lanes at the Trout River Blvd  
& New Kings Rd Intersection ($320,000.00), & (2) the Trout River Blvd  
Sidewalk (New) Proj, to Prov Funding for the Construction of New Sidewalks  
& ADA Ramps ($70,000.00); Amend the 2026-2030 5-Yr Capital Improvement  
Prog Appvd by Ord 2025-505-E to Reflect This Approp of Funds to the Projs;  
Waiving the Provisions of Sec 106.303 (Format & Determination of Amounts  
Appropriated), Subpt A (General Provisions), Pt 3 (Appropriations), Ch 106  
(Budget & Accounting Code), Ord Code, to Allow Modification of the Approp  
of Funds Exhibit to Facilitate Compliance with the Requirements of the ADA;  
Prov for Oversight by the Engineering & Construction Mgmt Div of the Dept of  
PW (B.T. 26-081) (Wilson) (Req of Mayor)  
AMEND  
Contact:  
Nina Sickler  
2/3 vote  
required by  
Council  
6/23/26 CO Introduced: R, NCSPHS, F  
7/20/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/20/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/21/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/28/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
8/3/26 R Amend/Approve 7-0  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 7/28/26  
AMENDMENT  
1. Clarify funding will be used for design for both projects  
2. Attach revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to correct account information  
3. Attach revised Exhibit 2 (CIP Sheets) to correct formatting and Council District  
• Waives Sec. 106.303 (Format and determination of amounts appropriated) in order to modify  
the format of the budget transfer form to facilitate compliance with the requirements of the  
Americans with Disabilities Act  
24.  
ORD Approp $3,950 from the National Arts Prog - Contributions from Private  
Sources Acct ($3,450) & the Misc Svcs & Charges Acct ($500) to the Misc  
Grants & AIDS Acct to Prov $3,450 to Be Distributed as Awards & $500 for a  
Reception Honoring the Award Recipients in a Local Art Show Featuring Art  
Created by City of Jax Employees or a Member of Their Immediate Family  
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Carrico)  
AMEND  
Contact:  
CM Carrico /  
Teresa Eichner  
6/23/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
7/20/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/21/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/28/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 7/28/26  
AMENDMENT  
1. Correct appropriation language in bill title  
2. Include carryover language  
3. Attach grant award letter as new exhibit  
25.  
ORD Prov Forgiveness to the Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police  
Foundation, Inc., for Non-Compliance with the Audit Reporting Requirements  
of Secs 118.201 (Release of Appropriations) & 118.202 (Content of Audits by  
Independent Certified Public Accountant), Pt 2 (Disbursement of City Grants),  
Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code; Auth the Council Auditor to Remove the FOP  
Foundation from the Ch 118 Non-Compliance List; Requiring the Grants &  
Contract Compliance Div of the Finance Dept to Coordinate with the Council  
Auditor’s Office to Effectuate This Ord (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM  
White)  
Contact:  
CM White  
6/23/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
7/20/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/21/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/28/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 7/28/26  
• FOP Foundation was placed on the Non-Compliance List on 6/12/26 for failing to provide the  
required audit for the period ending December 31, 2025  
26.  
ORD Approp $21,019,214.38 from Various Accts within the Authd Capital  
Proj, Better Jax Proj Bonds, & ETR Bonds, Series 2004 - Autumn Bonds Funds  
to Correct Budgeted CIP Projs as Follows: (1) Correct the FY 25-26 Budgeted  
Transfer from the Cahoon Rd & Normandy Blvd to Beaver St Proj to the Old  
Middleburg 103rd-Branan Field-01 Proj, (2) Reverse the Approp Outlined in  
Exhibit 1 to Ord 2025-456-E to Change the Funding Source for the Cecil  
Equestrian Facility - Facility Repairs & Improvements Proj from the Palm Ave  
Improvements Proj to Using the Proj Closure Activity, & (3) Reverse the FY  
25-26 Budget Approp & Change the Funding Source for the Southside Tennis  
Complex Proj from the Palm Ave Improvements Proj to Instead Use the Proj  
Closure Activity & Available Funding within the ETR Bonds, Series 2004 -  
Autumn Bonds Fund; Amend the 26-30 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2025-505-E to  
Reflect the Approp & Transfers of Funds for Various CIP Projs as More  
Particularly Described Herein (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM White)  
6/23/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
Contact:  
CM White  
2/3 vote  
required by  
Council  
7/20/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/21/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/28/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 7/28/26  
• This bill will correct FY 25-26 budgeted Capital Improvement Projects by:  
- Correcting an approved transfer between the Cahoon Rd Project and Old Middleburg project  
- Removes the use of the Palm Avenue Improvements Project funding for the Cecil Equestrian  
Facility – Facility Repairs and Improvements and Southside Tennis Complex projects to  
change the funding source to use the Project Closure activity and available funding within the  
ETR Bonds, Series 2004 – Autumn Bonds for the two projects  
• These corrections will not increase or decrease project funding  
27.  
ORD Approp $115,000.00, Including $90,000.00 from the Duval County Tax  
Collector - Tax Collector Misc Revenue Acct & $25,000.00 from the Duval  
County Tax Collector - Collection Fees - St. Johns River Water Mgmt District  
Acct, to the TCSG Tax Collector Gen Operations - Financial & Admin -  
Postage Acct, to Prov Funding for Increased Anticipated Postage Costs for the  
Remainder of FY 25-26; Waiving the Provisions of Sec 106.303 (Format &  
Determination of Amounts Appropriated), Subpt A (General Provisions), Pt 3  
(Appropriations), Ch 106 (Budget & Accounting Code), Ord Code, to Allow  
Modification of the Approp of Funds Exhibit to Facilitate Compliance with the  
Requirements of the ADA (B.T. 26-085) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)  
6/23/26 CO Introduced: R, NCSPHS, F  
Contact:  
Sherry Hall  
7/20/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/20/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/21/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/28/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
8/3/26 R Approve 7-0  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 7/28/26  
• Waives Sec. 106.303 (Format and determination of amounts appropriated) in order to modify  
the format of the budget transfer form to facilitate compliance with the requirements of the  
Americans with Disabilities Act  
28.  
ORD Making Certain Findings & Apv & Auth the CEO of the DIA, or Her  
Desig, to Execute a Redev Agrmt Among the City, the DIA & 119 Beaver St  
W, LLC to Support the Construction of a Mixed Use Residential & Retail Dev,  
Including 259± Residential Units, & 37,000± sq ft of Ground Floor Leasable  
Retail Space, Including No Less Than 30,000 sq ft to Be Desig for Use by  
Publix Grocery Store or Other Similarly Well-Known Regional or National  
Grocer as Appvd by the DIA; Auth a 75%, 17-Yr Recaptured Enhanced Value  
(REV) Grant in the Max Amt Not to Exceed $21,412,000 in Connection with  
the Proj (REV Grant), Payable Thru the Downtown Northbank CRA Trust  
Fund; Apv & Auth a $28,250,000 Completion Grant to the Developer Payable  
by the City in 2 Installments Upon Completion of the Proj (Completion Grant),  
to Be Appropd by Subsequent Legislation; Desig the DIA as Contract Monitor  
for the Agrmts; Prov for Oversight of the Proj by the DIA; Auth the Execution  
of All Docs Relating to the Above Agrmt & Transactions, & Auth Technical  
Changes to the Docs (Lavie) (Req of the DIA)  
DEFER  
At request of  
DIA  
6/23/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
7/20/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/21/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/28/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 7/28/26  
29.  
ORD Apv the Expenditure of $413,900.00 from the Homelessness Initiatives  
Special Revenue Fund, to Prov Funding to I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the  
Homeless, Inc. to Increase Homeless Shelter Capacity in Duval County as More  
Specifically Described Herein; Invoking the Exemption in Sec 126.108(G)  
(Exemptions From Competitive Solicitation), Pt 1 (General Regulations; Ethics  
& Transparency in Public Contracting), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code,  
to Allow for a Direct Contract with Sulzbacher; Waiving Sec 118.107  
(Nonprofits to Receive Funding Thru a Competitive Evaluated Award Process),  
Pt 1 (General Provisions), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to Allow for a  
Direct Contract with Sulzbacher; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the  
Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the City, an Agrmt btwn the City  
& Sulzbacher; Prov for Oversight by the JFRD (Dillard) (Req of Mayor) (  
Co-Sponsors CMs Amaro, Arias, Freeman, Peluso, Clark-Murray & Carlucci)  
6/23/26 CO Introduced: R, NCSPHS, F  
AMEND  
Contact:  
Chief Blanton /  
Dr. Tracye Polson  
7/20/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/20/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/21/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/28/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
8/3/26 R Amend/Approve 7-0  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 7/28/26  
AMENDMENT  
1. Revise contract term to October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027  
2. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (Term Sheet) to 1) revise payment terms to a reimbursement of  
$1,022.14 per month per additional bed and one-time reimbursement of $21,398.24 for  
equipment/supplies, 2) update deliverables, 3) remove the line item budget, 4) revise the contract  
term, and 5) remove the Ch. 118 reporting language  
3. Include carryover language  
• Approves the expenditure of $413,900 from the Homelessness Initiatives Special Revenue Fund  
for a direct contract with I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless, Inc. to provide 32 female  
shelter beds  
• Waives the requirement in Code Sec. 118.107 that City funds appropriated to nonprofit  
organizations shall be subject to a competitive evaluated award process in order to authorize a  
direct contract with I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless, Inc.  
30.  
ORD Approp $150,000 From the Multiyear Progs & Initiatives - Council Dist 5  
CBA - Contingency Acct to the Multiyear Progs & Initiatives - Subsidies &  
Contributions to Private Org Acct to Prov Funding to Zawyer Sports  
Foundation, Inc. (“ZSF”) for the Duval County Community Impact Initiative as  
Described Herein; Prov for Carryover to FY 26-27; Waiving Sec 118.107  
(Nonprofits to Receive Funding Through a Competitive Evaluated Award  
Process; Waiver & Disclosures), Pt 1 (General Provisions), Ch 118 (City  
Grants), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract With ZSF; Approv & Auth  
the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the  
City a Grant Agrmt Btwn the City & Zawyer Sports Foundation, Inc. for the  
Prog; Prov for Oversight by the Grants & Contract Compliance Div of the  
Finance Dept (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM J. Carlucci)  
6/23/26 CO Introduced: R, NCSPHS, F  
AMEND  
Contact:  
CM J. Carlucci  
2/3 vote  
required by  
Council  
7/20/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/20/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/21/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/28/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
8/3/26 R Amend/Approve 6-0  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 7/28/26  
AMENDMENT  
1. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to correct account information  
2. Attach Revised Exhibit 2 (Term Sheet and Budget) to provide additional clarity on the various  
budget categories  
• Waives the requirement in Code Sec. 118.107 that City funds appropriated to nonprofit  
organizations shall be subject to a competitive evaluated award process in order to authorize a  
direct contract with Zawyer Sports Foundation, Inc.  
31.  
ORD Making Certain Findings & Approp $1,682.318.00 from Gen Fund  
Operating - Contingency, Including $682,318.00 to Prov Funding to the  
Jacksonville Riverfront Alliance, Inc. (JRA), & $1,000,000 to Prov Funding for  
Maintenance of Parks in Downtown Jax; Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the  
Corp Sec to Enter Into an Agrmt with JRA for Operation & Mgmt of Certain  
Jax Riverfront Public Spaces, to Prov Maintenance & Programming for  
City-Owned Park Assets within the Downtown CRA; Waiving Sec 118.107  
(Nonprofits to Receive Funding Through a Competitive Evaluated Award  
Process; Waiver & Disclosures), Pt 1 (General Provisions), Ch 118 (City  
Grants), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract with JRA; Waiving the  
Provisions of Sec 110.112 (Advancement of City Funds; Prohibition Against),  
Pt 1 (The City Treasury), Ch 110 (City Treasury), Ord Code, to Allow  
Advancement of Funds to JRA; Prov for Carryover to FY 26-27; Prov for  
Oversight by the Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs Dept (B.T. 26-086)  
(Loy) (Req of Mayor)(Co-Sponsors CMs Johnson, Peluso, Carlucci, Carrico,  
Boylan, Clark-Murray, Salem, & Miller)  
AMEND  
Contact:  
Daryl Joseph  
2/3 vote  
required by  
Council  
See  
Auditor  
Handout  
6/23/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
7/20/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/21/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer  
7/28/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 7/28/26  
32.  
ORD Rescheduling the Finance Committee, TEU Committee, & LUZ  
Committee Meetings of Tuesday, 5/18/27, to Wednesday, 5/19/27;  
Acknowledging the 1st Regular Meeting of the City Council in March 2027  
Will Occur on Wednesday, 3/10/27, in Accordance with Council Rule 4.102  
(Regular Council Meetings); Directing Approp Notification by the Chief of the  
LSD; Waiving Council Rule 2.201 (Meetings) to Auth the Rescheduling of the  
Standing Committee Meetings as Described Herein (Staffopoulos) (Introduced  
by CM Howland)  
2nd  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: R, TEU, F, LUZ  
8/3/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
8/4/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
33.  
ORD Approp $150,000 from the Gen Fund Operating - Salvation Army -  
Contingency Acct to the Subsidies & Contributions to Private Org Acct to Prov  
Funding to the Salvation Army for the Homeless to Work Prog as Described  
Herein; Waiving Sec 118.107 (Nonprofits to Receive Funding Through a  
Competitive Evaluated Award Process; Waiver & Disclosures), Pt 1 (General  
Provisions), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract  
with Salvation Army; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to  
Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the City a Grant Agrmt btwn the City & the  
Salvation Army for the Prog; Prov for Oversight by the Grants & Contract  
Compliance Div of the Finance Dept; Req 1 Cycle Emerg Passage  
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Carrico) (Co-Sponsor CM Carlucci)  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: R, NCSPHS, F  
EMERGENCY  
AMEND  
Contact:  
CM Carrico  
2/3 vote  
required by  
Council  
8/3/26 R Emergency/Amend/Approve 7-0  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Emergency/Amend/Approve 7-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
AMENDMENT  
1. Add carryover language to the bill  
2. Attach revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to correct account information  
• Waives the requirement in Code Sec. 118.107 that City funds appropriated to nonprofit  
organizations shall be subject to a competitive evaluated award process in order to authorize a  
direct contract with The Salvation Army  
• A one cycle emergency has been requested in order to make the funding available as soon as  
possible since the funding was approved as part of the FY 25-26 budget process  
34.  
ORD Approp $33,958,000.00 from the Gen Fund/Gen Svcs Dist Fund Bal to  
the Multiyear Progs & Initiatives - JXSF Completion Grant/Forgivable Loan -  
Contingency Acct to Fund Unfunded Non-Recurring Future Obligations (B.T.  
26-089) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)  
2nd  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
35.  
ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute &  
Deliver a Memo of Understanding btwn the City of Atlantic Beach & the City  
of Jax to Assist the City of Atlantic Beach with the Mgmt of Disaster Debris;  
Prov for Oversight by the PW Dept (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F  
2nd  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
8/4/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
36.  
ORD Entitled the “Stand for Service Act”; Making Certain Findings, & Apv, &  
Auth an Amdt to the Public Investment Policy of the OED to: (1) Require  
Companies Receiving a Recapture Enhanced Value Grant Incentive to Make a  
Good Faith Effort to Hire Qualified Active-Duty Military Spouses &/or  
Veterans for a Min of 10% of New Jobs Created & (2) Acknowledge Cecil  
Airport as a Primary Engine Affecting Economic & Workforce Dev & to Prov  
That Projs Benefitting Cecil Airport Should Be Given Add’l Positive  
Consideration When Evaluating Potential Public Investments; Replacing the  
Former Public Investment Policy as Appvd by Ord 2022-726-E & Subsequently  
Amend by Ord 2024-165-E, Ord 2024-286-E, & Ord 2026-396-E  
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CMs Howland, Gay, Miller, Freeman, J.  
Carlucci, Amaro, Pittman, Salem, Boylan, White, Arias, Lahnen & Gaffney, Jr.)  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: R, NCSPHS, TEU, F  
2nd  
8/3/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
8/4/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
37.  
ORD Approp $94,080 from the Multiyear Progs & Initiatives - Council Dist 04  
CBA - Contingency Acct to the Multiyear Progs & Initiatives - Subsidies &  
Contributions to Private Org Acct to Prov Funding to Operation New Uniform,  
Inc. for the Sandler AI Roleplay Coach Prog as Described Herein; Prov for  
Carryover to FY 26-27; Waiving Sec 118.107 (Nonprofits to Receive Funding  
Through a Competitive Evaluated Award Process; Waiver & Disclosures), Pt 1  
(General Provisions), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct  
Contract with ONU; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to  
Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the City a Grant Agrmt btwn the City &  
Operation New Uniform, Inc. for the Prog; Prov for Oversight by the Grants &  
Contract Compliance Div of the Finance Dept (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by  
CM Carrico)  
2nd  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: R, NCSPHS, F  
8/3/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
38.  
ORD Approp $50,000 from the FAGC Grants & Contract Compliance -  
Financial & Admin - Subsidies & Contributions to Private Org Acct to the Gen  
Fund Operating - First Coast Crime Stoppers - Subsidies & Contributions to  
Private Org Acct to Prov Funding to First Coast Crime Stoppers, Inc. for the  
Operation Community Shield Prog as Described Herein; Waiving Sec 118.107  
(Nonprofits to Receive Funding Through a Competitive Evaluated Award  
Process; Waiver & Disclosures), Pt 1 (General Provisions), Ch 118 (City  
Grants), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract with FCCS; Apv, & Auth the  
Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the  
City a Grant Agrmt btwn the City & First Coast Crime Stoppers, Inc. for the  
Prog; Prov for Oversight by the Grants & Contract Compliance Div of the  
Finance Dept; Req 1 Cycle Emerg Passage (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM  
Arias) (Co-Sponsors CMs Clark-Murray & Miller)  
EMERGENCY  
AMEND  
Contact:  
CM Arias  
2/3 vote  
required by  
Council  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: R, NCSPHS, F  
8/3/26 R Emergency/Amend/Approve 7-0  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Emergency/Amend/Approve 7-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
AMENDMENT  
1. Add carryover language  
2. Attach Revised Exhibit 1 (BT) to correct account information  
3. Correct scrivener’s error (pg. 2, line 11)  
• Waives the requirement in Code Sec. 118.107 that City funds appropriated to nonprofit  
organizations shall be subject to a competitive evaluated award process in order to authorize a  
direct contract with First Coast Crime Stoppers, Inc.  
• A one cycle emergency has been requested in order to make the funding available as soon as  
possible to expedite the implementation of the Program recognizing it could be an effective tool in  
enhancing public safety  
39.  
ORD Approv the Expenditure of $479,997.00 From the Homelessness  
Initiatives Special Rev Fund, to Prov Funding to Trinity Rescue Mission, Inc. to  
Renovate Its Day Center & Prov Day Svcs to Individuals Experiencing  
Homelessness in Duval County as More Specifically Described Herein;  
Invoking the Exemption in Sec 126.108(G) (Exemptions From Competitive  
Solicitation), Pt 1 (General Regulations; Ethics & Transparency in Public  
Contracting), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct  
Contract With Trinity; Waiving Sec 118.107 (Nonprofits to Receive Funding  
Through a Competitive Evaluated Award Process), Pt 1 (General Provisions),  
Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract With Trinity;  
Approv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec to Execute &  
Deliver on Behalf of the City, an Agrmt Btwn the City & Trinity; Prov for  
Oversight by the JFRD (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)  
2nd  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: R, NCSPHS, F  
8/3/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
40.  
ORD Prov Forgiveness to Made a Way Foundation, Inc., for Non-Compliance  
with the Requirement to Maintain a Separate Bank Acct for Deposit &  
Disbursement of City Grant Funds in Sec 118.201 (Release of Appropriations),  
Pt 2 (Disbursement of City Grants), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code; Auth the  
Council Auditor to Remove Made a Way from the Ch 118 Non-Compliance  
List; Requiring the Grants & Contract Compliance Div of the Finance Dept to  
Coordinate with the Council Auditor’s Office to Effectuate This Ord  
(Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Johnson)  
2nd  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: R, NCSPHS, F  
8/3/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
41.  
ORD Approp $750,000 From the Multiyear Progs & Initiatives - Council Dist 6  
CBA - Contingency Acct to the Auth Capital Projs - FY23 & Forward - Deep  
Bottom Creek Dredging - Other Construction Costs Acct, to Prov Funds for  
Dredging of Deep Bottom Creek in Council Dist 6; Amend the 26-30 5-Yr CIP  
Apprvd by Ord 2025-505-E to Reflect This Approp of Funds to the New  
Project Entitled “Deep Bottom Creek Dredging”; Prov for Oversight by the  
Public Works Dept; Req 1 Cycle Emerg Passage (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by  
CM Boylan) (Co-Sponsors CMs Peluso, Clark-Murray & Carlucci)  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
EMERGENCY  
Contact:  
CM Boylan  
2/3 vote  
required by  
Council  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Emergency/Approve 7-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
• This bill will provide funding of $750,000 for the Deep Bottom Creek Dredging  
project  
• Upon completion of the project, the Deep Bottom Creek Special District will be responsible for  
maintaining the creek as provided in Ord. 2022-489-E, which established the special district for  
this purpose  
• A one cycle emergency has been requested in order to make these funds available as soon as  
possible so the Public Works Department can proceed to put the project out for bid  
42.  
ORD De-Approp $1,741,527 Originally Appropd by Ord 2020-541-E & Ord  
2022-166-E & Approp $1,741,527 from the Downtown Northbank CRA Trust  
from the NC Gain-Loss Fixed Assets, Investment Pool Earnings, & Interest  
Revenue Accts to Clean Up the Downtown Northbank CRA Trust Fund; Prov  
the Purpose for the Approp (Lavie) (Req of DIA)  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
2nd  
43.  
ORD Auth the DIA to Demolish the Bldg (Formerly Known Generally as Sax  
Seafood) & Related Improvements Owned by the City & Located Generally at  
816 W. Union St in the City within the Combined Downtown Northbank CRA;  
Prov for City Oversight of the Proj by the DIA & Dept of PW (Lavie) (Req of  
DIA)  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
2nd  
44.  
ORD Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & Corp Sec to Execute the 1st Amdt to the  
2nd Amend & Restated Redev Agrmt, Previously Authd by Ord 2022-871-E, as  
Amend by Ord 2025-815-E, btwn the City, DIA, & Shipyards Trustee  
Jacksonville, LLC; Auth the Execution of All Docs Relating to the Above  
Agrmts & Transactions, & Auth Technical Changes to the Docs; Desig of  
Authd Official & the DIA as Contract Monitor; Prov for City Oversight by the  
DIA; Auth the Execution of All Docs Relating to the Above Agrmt(s), & Auth  
Technical Changes to the Docs (Lavie) (Req of DIA)  
2nd  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
45.  
ORD Approv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & the Corp Sec to Execute  
& Deliver That Certain Lease Agmt Btwn Cypress Jack LLC (“Landlord”) &  
the City (“Tenant”) to Lease Approx 7,623 Sq Ft of Space in the Bldg  
Commonly Known as the “Cypress Business Center”, Located at 8301 Cypress  
Plaza Dr, Jax, FL 32256 (R.E. No. 152577-1025), in Council Dist 11, for Use  
by the JSO as a Dist 3 Substation, for a Term of 120 Months at an Initial Rental  
Rate of $12,666.89 Per Month (Including $10,005.19 in Base Rent & $2,661.70  
in Add’l Rent), With 2.98% Annual Increases Thereafter; Prov for Oversight of  
Lease Acquisition & Execution by the Real Estate Div of the Dept of Public  
Works, & Thereafter by the JSO; Req 1 Cycle Emerg Passage (Staffopoulos)  
(Req of the Sheriff)  
EMERGENCY  
Contact:  
Bill Clement  
2/3 vote  
required by  
Council  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Emergency/Approve 7-0  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
• This bill will authorize a 10-year lease agreement with two 5-year renewal options with Cypress  
Jack for the District 3 JSO substation  
• The initial rental rate will be $12,666.89 per month, which includes $10,005.19 in Base Rent and  
$2,661.70 in Additional Rent for operating costs  
• The lease agreement provides for a 2.98% annual increase in the base rent  
• A one cycle emergency has been requested since the current District 3 substation lease will expire  
November 7, 2026, and the Sheriff’s Office will need to complete a buildout of the new leased  
space  
46.  
ORD Declaring the Public Necessity for Acquiring Fee Simple Title,  
Temporary Construction Easements, & Permanent Drainage Easements  
Through Condemnation by Right of Eminent Domain to & Over Certain Real  
Property in Council Dist 12, Such Real Property Interests Being Near or  
Adjacent to a Portion of Chaffee Rd South (the “Property”), as Req’d for the  
Chaffee Rd Widening From Normandy Blvd to I-10 Proj; Auth Acquisition of  
the Properties by Negotiation or Eminent Domain; Auth the Chief of the  
Engineering & Construction Mgmt Div of the Dept of Public Works to Make a  
Good Faith Deposit Into the Court Registry; Auth the Chief of the Real Estate  
Div of the Dept of Public Works, or Her Desig, to Make Offers & Negotiate the  
Purchase of the Prop, Subj to Certain Conds; Auth the Chief of the Real Estate  
Div of the Dept of Public Works, or Her Desig, at the Direction of the  
Engineering & Construction Mgmt Div of the Dept of Public Works, to Make  
Offers & Negotiate Claims for Business Damages, Attorneys’ Fees, & Costs  
Related to the Purchase of the Prop, Subj to Certain Conds; Waiving the  
Settlement Limitation in Sec 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, Regarding Limitations on the Total Amt of a  
Settlement; Auth & Dir the OGC to Institute Approp Condemnation  
Proceedings & Declarations of Taking; Prov for Oversight by the Engineering  
& Construction Mgmt Div of the Dept of Public Works (Garrett) (Introduced by  
CM White)  
2nd  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: R, NCSPHS, TEU, F  
8/3/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
8/4/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
47.  
ORD Making Certain Findings, & Approv & Auth the Execution of an  
Economic Dev Agrmt Btwn the City & 8000-1 LLC, to Support the Redev of a  
Vacant Office Bldg Into Approx 95 Market-Rate Housing Units Located  
Generally at 8000 Arlington Exwy, Unit 100, Jax, FL; Auth a 10-Yr, 75% REV  
Grant of Not to Exceed $1,000,000; Approv & Auth the Execution of Docs by  
the Mayor, or Her Desig, & Corp Sec; Auth Apv of Technical Amdts by the  
Executive Director of the OED; Prov for Oversight by the OED; Prov a  
Deadline for the Company to Execute the Agrmt; Req a Waiver of the PIP  
Adopted by Ord 2024-286-E, as Amended (Sawyer) (Req of the Mayor)  
7/28/26 CO Introduced: R, NCSPHS, F  
2nd  
8/3/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer  
8/3/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer  
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26  
NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2026.  
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