ORD Approp $180,341.00 in Air Pollution Tag Fee Fund Bal to Replace Aging Ambient Air Monitoring Equipment (B.T. 26-037) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor) 1/27/26 CO Introduced: TEU, F 2/3/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/3/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/10/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/18/26 TEU Approve 6-0 2/18/26 F Approve 7-0 2/24/26 CO Approve 17-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/10/26

This ordinance appropriates $180,341.00 from the Air Pollution Tag Fee fund balance to replace aging ambient air monitoring equipment. This funding is necessary to maintain the City of Jacksonville/Duval County's air quality program for Fiscal Year 2026.

Key Details:

• Purpose: To purchase new equipment and replace an aging shelter at the Rosselle air monitoring site.
• Justification: The existing equipment is near the end of its lifespan, and the EPA requires these devices to be replaced every five to seven years.
• Funding Source: Air Pollution Tag Fee fund balance (JXSF121, subobject 389010).
• Impact: No impact on the General Fund. Ensures continued compliance with EPA air pollutant monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Timeline: The appropriation is for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The ordinance will become effective upon signature by the Mayor.
• Approval Process: Introduced on January 27, 2026, with subsequent readings and approvals by TEU, F, and CO committees, culminating in a final Council approval on February 24, 2026.