ORD re the Grant Awarded to NABJ Northeast Florida, Inc. (Jax NABJ) for the Jax NABJ Govt, Legal & Youth Media Initiative Originally Appvd & Auth by Ord 2025-713-E; Amend Ord 2025-713-E by Amend Exhibit 2 (Jax NABJ Term Sheet & Budget) to Extend the Grant Term to 9/1/26 (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Johnson) 2/10/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 2/17/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/18/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch. 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.604 - 2/24/26

This ordinance amends Ordinance 2025-713-E to extend the grant term for the Jax NABJ Government, Legal & Youth Media Initiative to September 1, 2026. The original grant of $10,000 was awarded to NABJ Northeast Florida, Inc. (Jax NABJ) for a program focused on strengthening local journalism, educating members on government processes, providing legal insights, and youth media programming.

The extension is necessary because Jax NABJ experienced delays in registering as a vendor in the City's 1Cloud accounting system, which prevented them from receiving the funds within the original grant term (September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025). The total program cost is $18,000, with $10,000 from the City and $8,000 from sponsorships and donations. The program expenses include $500 for office supplies, $3,500 for printing and advertising, and $14,000 for client education. The grant funds will be disbursed on a reimbursement basis.