ORD Adopt a Modification to the City’s 2045 Comp Plan for the Purpose of Updating the 5-Yr Capital Improvements Schedule of Projs Within the Capital Improvements Element (Reingold) (Req of Mayor) 2/10/26 CO Introduced: F, LUZ 2/18/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/18/26 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/24/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/3/26 F Amend/Approve 7-0 3/3/26 LUZ PH Amend/Approve 6-0 3/10/26 CO Amend/Approve 18-0 LUZ PH: 3/3/26 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch. 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.604 - 2/24/26

This ordinance adopts a modification to the City of Jacksonville's 2045 Comprehensive Plan, specifically updating the Five-Year Capital Improvements Element (CIE) Schedule of Projects for Fiscal Years 2026-2030. This annual update is mandated by Florida Statutes and integrates a vast array of planned infrastructure investments from various city departments and independent agencies. While the ordinance itself does not incur direct costs, it formalizes a schedule representing billions in capital expenditures.

Key Project Categories and Funding:

• City of Jacksonville Projects: Includes significant investments in roads, bridges, sidewalks, ADA compliance, traffic signals, drainage improvements, environmental remediation (e.g., JAX Ash Site, McCoy's Creek cleanup), public safety facilities (fire stations, detention centers), public facilities (libraries, UF Health, stadium renovations), and parks (e.g., Riverfront Plaza, Shipyards West Park). Notable projects include $210M - $220M - $178M for Municipal Stadium renovations and $54.7M - $5M for Shipyards West Park.
• Utilities (JEA): JEA's capital budget for FY26-FY30 totals over $2.97 billion for electric, $2.81 billion for water, $1.87 billion for sewer, and $97.3 million for district energy systems. These projects cover power generation, transmission/distribution upgrades, water pipe replacements, and water/wastewater treatment plant expansions.
• Transportation (FDOT, JTA, JAA, JPA, TPO): This includes projects from the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA), and Jacksonville Port Authority (JPA). Projects encompass interstate and state road widening, resurfacing, bridge replacements, traffic control devices, public transit capital purchases, autonomous vehicle initiatives (U2C Skyway modernization), multi-use trails (Emerald Trail), airport expansions and rehabilitation, and port infrastructure development (berths, cranes, rail). JAA's capital budget for FY26-FY30 is over $396 million, and JPA's is over $637 million.

This comprehensive update ensures that the city's infrastructure and services meet adopted Level of Service Standards and supports future growth and development.