Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee
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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 …
Forsyth Street, 47 W
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ORD Concerning Retiree Adjustment Payments …
This payment is intended to help offset the impact of recent high inflation on costs such as food, energy, healthcare, and insurance
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ORD re Ch 745 (Addressing & Street Naming Regulations), Ord Code …
The designation honors Mr
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RESO Urging the FL Legislature Pass House Bill 981 & Senate Bill 1066, Also Known as the “Northeast Florida Rivers, Springs, & Community Investment Act,” to Address Restoration of the Ocklawaha River & Creation of Recreational & Economic Dev Opportunities in the Surrounding Counties …
Key components of the proposed Act include:
Project Plan Development: Creating a plan for the restoration of the Ocklawaha River
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ORD Approp $3,100,000 from New Berlin Rd (Cedar Pt to Starrt/Pulsky) - Other Construction Costs Acct, to Prov Funding for the City’s Acquisition of 5 Parcels of Land, all Located in Jax, FL, in Council Dist 2 & 8, as Required for the Completion of the New Berlin Rd Improvement Proj, with Such Parcels Identified as follows: 12630 Yellow Bluff Rd (R.E. #: 106930-0030), 0 New Berlin Rd (R.E. #: 106536-0235), 0 New Berlin Rd (R.E. #: 106536-0210), 3696 New Berlin Rd (R.E. #: 106548-0000), & 3694 New Berlin Rd (R.E. #: 106548-0050) (Collectively, the Property) …
The funding is designated for the City of Jacksonville's acquisition of five parcels of land located in Council Districts 2 and 8
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ORD Relating to the Council Rules …
The aim is to ensure a more efficient legislative process with maximum participation
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ORD Estab the FY 26-27 Categories of Most Vulnerable Persons & Needs for Public Svcs Grant Approps in Accord with Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by Public Service Grant Council) 2/24/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F 3/2/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/2/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/3/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/10/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/16/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0 3/16/26 R Approve 6-0 3/17/26 F Amend/Approve 4-1 (Diamond) Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 3/10/26
This action aligns with Chapter 118 of the City Grants Ordinance Code and follows recommendations from the Public Service Grant Council (PSGC)
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ORD-MC Amend Sec 111.920 (Homelessness Initiatives Special Revenue Fund), Pt 9 (Neighborhood Development), Ch 111 (Special Revenue & Trust Accounts), Ord Code, to Require Prior City Council Appvl for Expenditures in Excess of $100,000 from the Homelessness Initiatives Special Rev Fund …
This fund receives various donations, grants, and state/federal funding for programs addressing homelessness in Duval County
ORD Re Ch 745 (Addressing & Street Naming Regulations), Ord Code …
The renaming is intended to commemorate the historic rose arbor located in Springfield Park, as recommended by the Springfield Preservation and Revita...
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ORD Pertaining to Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grant Awards …
The City Council is being asked to waive a specific provision (Subsection 118.301(a)(3)(iii)) of the City Grants Ordinance Code
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ORD Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & Corp Sec to Execute Amdt 1 to the Redevelopment Agrmt Previously Auth by Ord 2023-89-E, Btwn the City, DIA & AR Polar Jacksonville, LLC …
The original RDA, authorized by Ordinance 2023-89-E, involved the conveyance of a 1.6-acre parcel by AR Polar to the City for a marine fire station, i...
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ORD Approp $750,000 from the Gen CIP - Debt Mgmt Fund Principal Acct to the PWEN Supervision - Engineering - Other Transportation Svcs - Other Professional Svcs Acct, all Within the Gen Fund Operating Fund, to Prov Funding for Professional Svcs to Conduct Due Diligence Related to Potential Locations for a new Jacksonville Justice Center …
The funds are designated for professional services to conduct due diligence for potential locations of a new Jacksonville Justice Center
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ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the City an Amdt to the FY 25-26 City Grant Agmt Btwn the City & I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless, Inc. for the Mental Health Offender Program as Originally Auth by Ord 2025-504-E, Subj to a Revised Budget as Described Herein …
Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless, Inc
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ORD Auth the DIA to Demolish the Bldg (Formerly Known Generally as the Museum of Science & History Building) & Related Improvements Owned by the City and Located Generally at 1025 Museum Circle in the City Within the Downtown Southbank CRA …
The building has been vacated by MOSH, and a property condition report indicates significant deferred maintenance and a roof system in very poor condi...
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ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver, for & on Behalf of the City: (1) a 3rd Mortgage Modification Agrmt Among the City, VCP-Roosevelt Bldg, Ltd., & VCP-Roosevelt Garage, LLC …
The modifications extend the maturity date for both loans from March 1, 2026, to September 1, 2026
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ORD-MC Re Public Svc Grants …
The primary goal is to streamline and clarify the application and review process for organizations seeking public service grants
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RESO Designating First Coast Crime Stoppers, Inc. as Duval County’s Agent Solely for the Purpose of Applying for, Receiving, & Expending Money from the FL Crime Stoppers Trust Fund Pursuant to Sec 16.555, F.S., & Rule 2A-9.002, FL Admin Code, for a Period of 3 Yrs Beginning 7/1/26 through 6/30/2029 …
This designation allows First Coast Crime Stoppers, Inc. to solely apply for, receive, and expend funds from the Florida Crime Stoppers Trust Fund
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ORD Apv the Baymeadows Community Improvement Dist Dependent Special Dist Proposed FY 26-27 Budget Pursuant to Ord 2021-838-E, as Amended by Ord 2024-69-E, & Sec 189.02, F.S. (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP pursuant to Ord 2021-838-E) 3/10/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 3/16/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/17/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/24/26
The BCID, established as a dependent special district of the City of Jacksonville, is responsible for the long-term maintenance of publicly-used infra...
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ORD Approp $4,500,000 from the Tree Protection & Related Expenses Trust Fund (Ordinance) to the Level 2 Tree Planting Prog to Prov Funds for Tree Plantings Administered by the Dept of Public Works on Public Property …
This funding will support tree plantings administered by the Department of Public Works on public property
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ORD Approp $359,000.00 in Grant Funding from the FL Dept of Financial Svcs, Div of State Fire Marshal to the JFRD to Prov Support for Fire Specialty Teams …
The funds are intended to provide support for the sustainment of JFRD's fire specialty teams, specifically for Urban Search & Rescue (US&R), Hazardous...
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ORD Approp $500.00 in Funding from the Tractor Supply Company Foundation to the JFRD for Lawn & Kitchen Supplies …
The funding is initiated by B.T. 26-045
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ORD Amend the 26-30 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2025-505-E to Revise the Scope of the Proj Entitled “Fire Station 18” to Eliminate Propty Acquisition & Parking Expansion & Add Exterior Elements to Improve Aesthetics & Safety (Dillard) (Req of Mayor) 3/10/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 3/16/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/17/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 3/24/26
The original plan included acquiring property north of the station and expanding parking
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ORD Approp $120,000.00 in Grant Funding from the FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (“FWC”) for Reimb of Certain of the City’s Costs to Construct a Marine Artificial Reef Complex in the Harm’s Ledge Permitted Area …
The project is located in the Harm's Ledge permitted area
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ORD Approp $100,000.00 from the City Hall St. James - Judgements Recovered Acct within the Public Bldg Allocations Fund, to Pay the Costs for Repairs to the St. James Bldg (City Hall) Elevators …
James - Judgements Recovered Account to fund necessary repairs for the elevators in the St
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ORD Approp $314,900 From Gen Fund Operating Reserves to the FRFO Admin Svcs - Fire Control - Specialized Equipment Acct, to Prov Funding to the JFRD for the Purchase & Installation of Infant Safety Devices Commonly Referred to as “Baby Boxes” at 14 Fire Stations Throughout Duval County …
These infant safety devices, also known as "Baby Boxes," provide a safe and anonymous way for parents to surrender newborns aged 30 days or younger, i...
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ORD Approp $30,000 from the Multiyear Prog & Initiatives - Council Dist 1 CBA - Contingency Acct to the Gen Fund Operating - Subsidies & Contributions to Private Org Acct to Prov Funding to North FL School of Special Education, Inc. (“NFSSE”) for the NFSSE Vocational Training/Community Integrated Employment Program (“Program”) as Described Herein …
The program, located at 223 Mill Creek Road in Council District 1, provides vocational and independent living skills training to transition and postgr...
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ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver that Certain Stipulation of Parties for the Permanent Closure of 8th St E Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing, FDOT Crossing No. 713594W, & the Opening of Otis Rd Public Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing, btwn the City & the FDOT …
The agreement pertains to the permanent closure of the 8th Street East Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing (FDOT Crossing 713594W) and the opening of a ne...
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ORD Approp $32,500.00 from the Tax Collector Misc Rev Acct, to the Repairs & Maintenance Acct, for the City’s Use Toward Refurbishment of the Westside Tax Collector Branch Premises btwn the 61st & 72nd Month of the Lease Term …
These funds are designated for the refurbishment of the Westside Tax Collector Branch premises
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ORD Apv a Change Order in the Amt of $44,897.19, in Connection with the Buildout of the Tax Collector Office Located at 11160 Beach Blvd, Pursuant to a Lease Agrmt btwn the City, for & on Behalf of the Tax Collector (Tenant), & St. Johns Square Land Trust (Landlord), as Auth by Ord 2025-328-E, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver Any Related Change Orders Arising Under the Lease, Prov that Such Change Orders Do Not Exceed the Total Amt Approp for the Proj & Do Not Exceed 10% of the Originally Agreed Upon Buildout Costs, & Any Lease Amdt Related to Same …
This change order is necessary due to requested modifications in the floor plan and layout following permitting and plan review
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ORD Approp $355,000 from the Jax Recreation & Environmental Land Acquisition Fund - Investment Pool Earnings Acct to the McDuff Ave Park Proj - Land Acquisition Cost Acct to Prov Funding for the City’s Purchase of 6 Properties Located at 0 McDuff Ave N (R.E. # 056005-0000, 056006-0000, 056007 0000), 957 McDuff Ave N (R.E. # 056008-0000), 961 McDuff Ave N (R.E. # 056009-0000), & 971 McDuff Ave N (R.E. # 056010-0000), Jax, FL, in Council Dist 9 (Collectively, the Property), Near Westbrook Center & Park, to be Used as a Passive Park …
The negotiated purchase price for these properties will not exceed $350,000