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; Prov for Oversight by the Office of Admin Svcs, EQD (B.T. 26-051) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor) 3/10/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, JWC Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 3/24/26

This ordinance appropriates $120,000.00 in grant funding from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to reimburse the City of Jacksonville for costs associated with constructing a marine artificial reef complex. The project will involve creating at least one patch reef using a minimum of 500 tons of secondary-use concrete materials within the Harm's Ledge permitted area. The FWC agreement for this project expires on September 30, 2026. Oversight for the agreement and project will be provided by the Office of Administrative Services, Environmental Quality Division.