Jacksonville, FL

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee is reviewing a range of ordinances, including major funding allocations for public safety infrastructure, a downtown redevelopment project, and several community grants. Items include a $26 million appropriation for JSO headquarters improvements, warehouse consolidation, and a JFRD CO2 removal system, as well as a $21.4 million REV grant for a mixed-use development with a Publix grocery store. The committee will also consider a $204,000 grant for a child abuse prevention program and a $111,233 appropriation for the State of the River Report.

• Appropriates $26,000,000 for JSO headquarters improvements, warehouse consolidation, and JFRD CO2 removal system
• Authorizes $21,412,000 REV grant and $28,250,000 completion grant for 119 Beaver St mixed-use development with Publix
• Appropriates $204,000 to Exchange Club Family Center for child abuse prevention program
• Appropriates $111,233 for 19th State of the River Report for Lower St. Johns River Basin
• Renames Cedar Point Preserve to Middlebrook Preserve

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee is reviewing a range of items including a proposed $3 million redevelopment completion grant and a $3 million development loan for the Springfield Lofts project, a ban on city-funded abortions, and a new community development district. The agenda also includes several appointments and routine property transfers. The committee will make recommendations on these items for full Council consideration.

• Ordinance authorizing $3,000,000 redevelopment completion grant and $3,000,000 development loan for Springfield Lofts at 1335 N Pearl St & 205 W 3rd St
• Ordinance prohibiting expenditure of City funds for abortions and related services
• Ordinance establishing the Deep Creek Community Development District
• Ordinance appropriating $111,233 for the 19th State of the River Report for the Lower St. Johns River Basin
• Resolution confirming Randy Wyse to the JEA governing body

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Jacksonville Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a collective bargaining agreement between JEA and a labor union, amendments to local option gas tax uses, and changes to community development district boundaries. The agenda also includes park renaming, honorary street designations, and traffic calming fund adjustments.

• Ordinance approving collective bargaining agreement between JEA and LiUNA Local 630 (2025-2028)
• Ordinance amending gas tax uses, including allowing JTA to use up to $30,000,000 for debt retirement
• Ordinance to contract Kings Creek II CDD boundaries by 93.24 acres
• Ordinance renaming Cedar Point Preserve to Middlebrook Preserve
• Resolution on appeal by Jacksonville Homes, LLC regarding sidewalk requirements

Land Use & Zoning Committee

This is the agenda for the Jacksonville Land Use & Zoning Committee meeting on October 6, 2026. The agenda contains only procedural information, including the meeting time, location, committee members, and rules for public conduct. No specific items, ordinances, or public hearings are listed for discussion or decision.

Finance Committee

The Jacksonville Finance Committee is reviewing 17 items, mostly ordinances with public hearings already held, covering budgets, contracts, and property transfers. Key decisions include a $26 million appropriation for JSO headquarters improvements, warehouse consolidation, and JFRD equipment, plus a $21.4 million REV grant for a downtown mixed-use project with a Publix. The agenda is substantive, not just procedural.

• Appropriate $26,000,000 for JSO headquarters improvements, warehouse consolidation, and JFRD CO2 removal system
• Approve $21,412,000 REV grant and $28,250,000 completion grant for 119 Beaver St W mixed-use development with Publix
• Appropriate $9,222,943 for Gateway N4, N5, N11 completion grants
• Approve $3,000,000 completion grant and $3,000,000 loan for Springfield Lofts redevelopment at 1335 N Pearl St
• Appropriate $111,233 for State of the River Report for Lower St. Johns River Basin

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will hold public hearings and consider 27 items, mostly rezoning requests and comprehensive plan amendments. These include proposals for industrial parks, a concrete batch plant, a travel trailer park, and several mixed-use developments. The committee will also review large-scale plan amendments to be transmitted to state agencies.

• Rezoning for a concrete batch plant at 0 Union Heights Rd (16.73 acres, Preferred Materials, Inc.)
• Rezoning for a travel trailer park at 0 Yellow Water Rd (49.87 acres, Yellow Water Land Holdings, LLC)
• Rezoning for a mixed-use development at 1905 Walnut St (2.31 acres, Duval Laundry PUD)
• Rezoning for a grocery-anchored shopping center at 0 Pritchard Rd (22.16 acres, Stone Mountain Industrial Park, Inc.)
• Large-scale FLUM revision at 0 Pickettville Rd (89.17 acres) from LI to HI for PW Commonwealth, LLC

Rules Committee

FAO Select Committee

The FAO Select Committee is meeting to receive an update from JEA on capacity fees. The agenda includes only this update, other issues, and adjournment, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Update on capacity fees by JEA

The FAO Select Committee received an update from JEA's Rob Zammataro on the capacity fee issue. JEA said it will publish a formal policy and update tariff language within the next couple of months, take those items to the JEA board, then run an evaluation period expected to start at the beginning of the year, with work to occur over the next 6-12 months and quarterly reporting. Council President Howland said he was satisfied to conclude the proceedings if that was the Committee's will, and the minutes record no vote or formal action on the matter. The minutes also note Council Auditors would review JEA's quarterly reports and conduct a future audit, and the Inspector General reiterated his concern about an external oversight mechanism.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; committee received a JEA update on capacity fees
• JEA to publish formal capacity fee policy and update tariff language within about two months
• JEA items to go before the JEA board, followed by an evaluation period expected to start at the beginning of the year
• JEA to communicate with roughly 1,700 affected customers
• JEA work to occur within 6-12 months with quarterly reporting
• Council President Howland said he was satisfied to conclude the proceedings if that was the Committee's will
• Council Auditors to review JEA quarterly reports and conduct a future audit

Special Committee on Drowning Prevention

The Special Committee on Drowning Prevention is meeting to review Phase I data and research on drowning in Jacksonville, discuss findings with subject-matter experts, and outline next steps for Phase II, which focuses on identifying gaps. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and planning for future work. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of September 9th minutes
• Working Group Data & Research Presentation: Phase I — Understanding the Problem
• Committee discussion with Working Group and subject-matter experts
• Next steps: Phase II — Identify the Gaps
• Public comment period

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda and several quasi-judicial rezoning ordinances. The most consequential items include approving $5,279,951 in opioid settlement grants, eight property rezoning requests, and multiple appropriations for community programs. The agenda also includes routine items such as meeting minutes, appointments, and proclamations.

• Appropriates $5,279,951 from opioid settlement fund for substance use disorder grants
• Rezoning at 0 Philips Hwy (5.14 acres) from PUD to CCG-2 for LNS Philips, LLC
• Rezoning at 331 Ashley St W (0.47 acres) from PUD to CCBD for North Core 904 LLC
• Appropriates $150,000 to Salvation Army for Homeless to Work program
• Appropriates $55,000 to Minds of the Future Foundation for workforce development

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission is meeting to discuss a proposed large-scale revision to the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan affecting over 300 acres, and to consider funding for the annual State of the River Report. The agenda also includes a status report on water quality and manatees in the St. Johns River, public comment, and formation of a subcommittee.

• Proposed FLUM revision (Ordinance 2026-0648) for ~300.87 acres at Garden St, Plummer Rd, Messer Rd, Kings Crossing Dr, and Paddington Way, changing land use from ARG to RR
• Ordinance 2026-0698 appropriating $111,233 from Environmental Protection Fund for the 19th State of the River Report for the Lower St. Johns River Basin
• St. Johns River Status Report on Water Quality & Manatees by Dr. Gerard Pinto (Jacksonville University)
• Approval of August 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Formation of FIND Subcommittee

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee is reviewing several ordinances, including large-scale bond issuances for JEA's electric, water, sewer, and district energy systems. The agenda also includes updates to the Jacksonville Traffic Code regarding electric bicycles and the establishment of a new community development district.

• JEA bond issuance for electric system up to $3,900,000,000
• JEA bond issuance for water and sewer systems up to $3,700,000,000
• JEA bond issuance for district energy system up to $150,000,000
• Amendments to Jacksonville Traffic Code regarding electric bicycle definitions and regulations
• Renaming 'Cedar Point Preserve' to 'Middlebrook Preserve'

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee voted 5-0 to approve a substitute ordinance regulating electric bicycles, setting a 15 mph maximum on sidewalks and shared-use paths, requiring helmets for operators under 16, and directing the Transportation Planning Division to develop an educational sign for retailers effective December 1, 2026. The committee also voted 5-0 to approve a bill authorizing JEA to issue bonds without further Council action up to $3.9 billion for the electric system, $3.7 billion for water and sewer, and $150 million for the district energy system. A park renaming to "Middlebrook Preserve" and establishment of the Deep Creek Community Development District were deferred; four other items were read a second time and rereferred. Public comment raised JEA bill costs, and members discussed a possible noticed meeting or workshop on rates.

• Approved NCSPHS substitute on electric bicycle regulations (5-0)
• Approved JEA bond issuance authorization: electric $3.9B, water/sewer $3.7B, district energy $150M (5-0)
• Deferred renaming Cedar Point Preserve to "Middlebrook Preserve"
• Deferred establishment of the Deep Creek Community Development District
• Read 2nd and rereferred honorary street designation for the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine
• Read 2nd and rereferred JEA-LiUNA collective bargaining agreement (10/1/25-9/30/28)
• Read 2nd and rereferred Council Rule 2.210 amendment on committee quorum
• Read 2nd and rereferred SJRWMD-City agreement on Pablo Creek Conservation Area

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several ordinances, including the 2026-27 Consolidated Government Budget and various tax levies. The agenda also includes discussions on indigent health care funding, pension adjustments, and redevelopment agreements for downtown and Arlington properties.

• Adoption of the 2026-27 Fiscal Year Consolidated Government Budget
• $56,000,000 agreement for Indigent Health Care Funds with Shands Jacksonville Medical Center
• $21,412,000 REV Grant and $28,250,000 completion grant for 119 Beaver St W redevelopment
• Proposed $1,000,000 REV Grant for office-to-housing conversion at 8000 Arlington Exwy
• $7,200,000 appropriation for Public Service Grants (PSG)

The Finance Committee approved the FY 26-27 budgets for JEA, JTA, KHA, and various city departments, along with the five-year Capital Improvement Plan and IT System Development Program. It also approved funding for indigent health care, public service grants, opioid settlement grants, and several economic development agreements. Several items were deferred or failed, including a $204,000 grant for the Exchange Club Family Center and a $70,000 grant for Jax Yacht Charters.

• Approved FY 26-27 JEA budget (6-1-1)
• Approved FY 26-27 JTA budget with amendments (8-0)
• Approved FY 26-27 KHA budget with amendments (7-1)
• Approved FYs 27-31 Capital Improvement Plan with amendments (7-0-1)
• Approved $56M indigent health care agreement with Shands (8-0)
• Approved $7.2M for Public Service Grants (7-1)
• Approved $5.28M for opioid settlement grants (8-0)
• Failed $204,000 grant for Exchange Club Family Center (2-5)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The provided document is a preliminary agenda for the Jacksonville Land Use & Zoning Committee meeting on September 15, 2026. The document contains procedural rules and committee attendance information but does not list any specific items for decision or discussion.

The Land Use & Zoning Committee held an agenda meeting on September 15, 2026, convened at 4:31 p.m. and adjourned at 4:37 p.m. The marked agenda listed twelve items ready for action, seventeen marked for deferral, nine marked for second and re-refer, and six public hearing items continued. The minutes record no votes, approvals, denials, or other substantive decisions, and no item titles or file numbers appear in the text. Only Chair J. Carlucci and CM White are recorded as present; CM Carrico was excused.

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will consider various ordinances regarding property rezonings, small-scale amendments to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan, and industrial use expansions. Items include requests for industrial business parks, travel trailer parks, and auto sales operations.

• Rezoning of 25.55 acres at 0 Rampart Rd from MDR to BP for an industrial business park
• Rezoning of 161.46 acres at 0 Old Kings Rd & 0 Acree Rd to permit additional industrial light uses
• Rezoning of 5.55 acres at 6919 Pitts Rd, 10650 New Kings Rd, & 0 New Kings Rd for an auto sales company
• Amendment to increase downtown marina slips from 789 to 964
• Rezoning of 49.87 acres at 0 Yellow Water Rd to permit a travel trailer park

The Land Use & Zoning Committee approved multiple rezoning applications, road frontage waivers, and comprehensive plan text amendments during its September 15, 2026 meeting. Several other items were deferred or continued to future dates for further public hearings.

• Approved rezoning at 0 Philips Hwy (2026-0559) (5-0)
• Approved road frontage waiver at 9140 Maxville-Middleburg Rd (2026-0566) (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at 0 Timber Cove Ct (2026-0618) (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at 0 Cardinal Blvd, 0 & 1739 Cassat Ave (2026-0619) (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at 331 Ashley St W (2026-0620) (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1923 Lane Ave S (2026-0621) (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at 4223 Moncrief Rd W (2026-0622) (5-0)
• Approved 2026B Series text amendment for CBD Land Use Category marina slips (2026-0631) (5-0)

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee is reviewing several items, including a $7.7 million appropriation for Eastside Community Grants and new regulations for electric bicycles. The agenda also includes appointments to the JEA governing body and various property donations for affordable housing.

• $7,700,083.80 appropriation for Eastside Community Grants Program
• New regulations and enforcement procedures for electric bicycles
• $1,000,000 revenue grant for residential redevelopment at 8000 Arlington Exwy
• Donation of 1725 East 22nd St to Destined for a Change, Inc. for affordable housing
• $150,000 appropriation to the Salvation Army for the Homeless to Work Program

The Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee approved a substitute bill regulating electric bicycles on a 5-2 vote, setting a 15 MPH speed limit on sidewalks and shared-use paths and requiring helmets for riders under 16. The committee also approved $7,700,083.80 for the Eastside Community Grants Program and an amended economic development agreement for 95 market-rate housing units at 8000 Arlington Expressway with a REV grant increased to $1,500,000 over 11 years. Two items failed on split votes: $204,000 for the Exchange Club Family Center's parent aide program and a $70,000 reimbursement grant for Jax Yacht Charter, Inc. Several items were deferred, including a settlement agreement for Live Oak Ancient City Living, LLC and a bill establishing the Deep Creek Community Development District.

• Approved substitute e-bike regulations 5-2 (Lahnen, Salem opposed): 15 MPH limit on sidewalks/shared-use paths, helmet required under 16, Class C offense
• Amended and approved $7,700,083.80 Eastside Community Grants Program appropriation 7-0
• Amended and approved economic development agreement for 95 housing units at 8000 Arlington Expressway 7-0; REV grant increased to $1,500,000 over 11 years
• Amended and approved PSG Micro-Grant program 7-0; grants $10,000-$20,000, 50% upfront payment
• Approved $55,000 grant to Minds of the Future Foundation for Workforce Development K12 program 7-0
• Amended and approved donation of 4 surplus properties to DKS Community Development LLC for affordable housing 7-0
• Emergency approved amendments to hospital special assessment code 7-0
• Emergency amended and approved $717,482 for downtown public space maintenance 6-0

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee is reviewing several ordinances, including multi-billion dollar bond authorizations for JEA and significant redevelopment grants. The agenda also includes discussions on pension adjustments, electric bicycle regulations, and various community grants.

• JEA bond issuances up to $3.9 billion for electric, water, sewer, and district energy systems
• Redevelopment agreement for 119 Beaver St W, LLC including a $21,412,000 REV grant and $28,250,000 completion grant
• $1,000,000 REV grant for redevelopment of an office building at 8000 Arlington Exwy
• Retiree adjustment payments for Correctional, General, Police, and Fire pension funds
• Prohibition on using City funds for abortions or related services

Special Committee on Drowning Prevention

The Special Committee on Drowning Prevention will hold its meeting to discuss the committee's formation and purpose. Members will review the President's Six Charges and hold a session for public comment.

• Review of the President's Six Charges
• Public comment session

The Special Committee on Drowning Prevention convened for the first time to address recent drowning deaths, including two involving autistic children. Members discussed the need for a retention pond inventory, reviewed six charges from the Council President, and heard public comments on safety measures. No formal decisions were made; the committee scheduled its next meeting for September 23 and assigned research tasks.

• Scheduled next meeting for September 23, 2026
• Directed research on retention pond inventory and drowning data
• Agreed to review best practices in other counties
• Set regular meeting schedule for every other Wednesday

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes nine quasi-judicial zoning and land-use items, several appropriations, and appointments. Key decisions include a $499,576 opioid settlement grant to UF, a $125,000 settlement with Cedar Grove Corporation, and a $100,000 transfer for traffic calming in District 5. The agenda also includes public comment and recognition of local figures.

• Rezoning at 0 Cahoon Rd, Baymar St & Vernell St from CCG-1 to CCG-2 (0.25 acres)
• Zoning exception for alcohol sales and nightclub at 1043 & 1045 Park St
• Appropriation of $499,576 in opioid settlement funds to UF College of Medicine Jax
• Settlement agreement with Cedar Grove Corporation for $125,000 to satisfy city liens
• Transfer of $100,000 for traffic calming in Council District 5

The City Council tentatively approved the FY 26-27 consolidated government budget and the 2026 tax levies for the General Services District, the three beach cities, and Baldwin, with final adoption scheduled for September 22. The Council also approved a home occupation ordinance amendment, a firearms preemption compliance ordinance, and several rezoning and zoning exception requests. Numerous other ordinances were introduced or advanced to second reading.

• Tentatively approved FY 26-27 budget (16-1)
• Tentatively approved 2026 General Services District tax levy (15-2)
• Tentatively approved 2026 beach cities tax levy (15-2 after reconsideration)
• Tentatively approved 2026 Baldwin tax levy (15-2)
• Approved home occupation ordinance amendment (16-0)
• Approved firearms preemption compliance ordinance (14-3)
• Approved rezoning at 0 Cahoon Rd (17-0)
• Approved zoning exception at 1043 & 1045 Park St (17-0)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee is scheduled to meet on September 1, 2026, but the provided agenda contains no specific items for decision or discussion. The document consists entirely of procedural boilerplate, including meeting logistics, attendance lists, and rules regarding audience conduct. No rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are identified in the text.

The Land Use & Zoning Committee held an agenda meeting on September 1, 2026, convening at 4:30 p.m. and adjourning at 4:34 p.m. The minutes state the marked agenda contained 15 items ready for action, 9 marked for deferral, 15 marked for second and re-refer, and 10 public hearing items continued, but no votes, approvals, denials, or other actions on those items are recorded in the document. Attendance is listed as CMs J. Carlucci, Johnson, White, and Gaffney, Jr., with Gaffney noted for early departure. The minutes also include the text of Council Rule 4.505 on disruption of meetings and note the next regular meeting will be held, but no date is given.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the 2026-27 fiscal year consolidated government budget and various tax levies. The agenda also includes several appropriation requests for public service grants, pension adjustments, and indigent health care funds.

• Adoption of the 2026-27 Fiscal Year Consolidated Government Budget
• $56,000,000 for indigent health care funds via Shands Jacksonville Medical Center
• $28,250,000 completion grant and $21,412,000 REV grant for 119 Beaver St W, LLC development
• $7,200,000 appropriation for Public Service Grants (PSG)
• $5,279,951 appropriation from the Opioid Settlement Fund

The Finance Committee tentatively approved the FY 26-27 consolidated government budget (2026-0504) with a substitute, including an amendment to reflect the reduced James Weldon Johnson Park project cost, by a 6-1 vote. The committee also tentatively approved the three millage levy ordinances for the General Services District and Urban Services Districts 2-4 and 5, each by a 5-1 vote. Several other items were approved, amended, or deferred, and one ordinance was withdrawn.

• Tentatively approved FY 26-27 consolidated budget with substitute (6-1, Diamond opposed)
• Tentatively approved General Services District millage of 11.1919 (5-1, Diamond opposed)
• Tentatively approved USDs 2-4 millage of 7.9012 (5-1, Diamond opposed)
• Tentatively approved USD 5 millage of 9.4208 (5-1, Diamond opposed)
• Approved $500,000 FDOH grant for Dinsmore Area Sidewalks signage (6-0)
• Approved contract with Downtown Vision, Inc. to manage James Weldon Johnson Park (6-0)
• Approved $499,576 opioid settlement grant to UF for Thrive Together program (6-0)
• Withdrew ordinance prohibiting certain expenditures to Mayor and Council Members (6-0)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The committee will discuss various land use amendments, including rezoning for industrial and residential uses. The agenda also includes several requests for zoning exceptions, variances, and waivers, as well as updates to city ordinances regarding home occupations and firearm regulations.

• Rezoning 25.55 acres at 0 Rampart Rd for industrial business park and office uses
• Rezoning 5.55 acres at 6919 Pitts Rd, 10650 New Kings Rd, and 0 New Kings Rd for an auto sales company
• Ordinance to modify home occupation requirements in various residential and commercial categories
• Rezoning 49.87 acres at 0 Yellow Water Rd to permit a travel trailer park
• Ordinance to repeal certain sections of the Budget & Accounting and Public Property codes regarding firearms

The Land Use & Zoning Committee approved a substitute ordinance modifying home occupation requirements across several zoning districts, aligning with state statute (7-0). It also approved multiple rezonings, zoning exceptions, and waivers, including a mixed-use project at 1414 Causey Ln, a zoning exception for a nightclub at 1043 & 1045 Park St, and a firearms-related ordinance amendment. Several items were deferred or continued to future meetings.

• Approved substitute home occupation ordinance 2026-0376 (7-0)
• Approved FLUM amendment at 1414 Causey Ln, LDR to NC (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1414 Causey Ln, RLD-60 to CN (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 0 Cahoon Rd, CCG-1 to CCG-2 (7-0)
• Approved zoning exception for nightclub at 1043 & 1045 Park St with conditions (7-0)
• Approved zoning exception for beer/wine sales at 11192 Normandy Blvd (7-0)
• Approved zoning variance for Chaffee Square Land Trust (7-0)
• Approved firearms ordinance amendment 2026-0590 (7-0)

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee is reviewing several ordinances, including major bond authorizations for JEA and new regulations for electric bicycles. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding street renaming and land abandonment.

• Proposed regulations and enforcement for electric bicycles
• Authorization for JEA to issue up to $3.9 billion in electric system revenue bonds
• Authorization for JEA to issue up to $3.7 billion in water and sewer revenue bonds
• Authorization for JEA to issue up to $150 million in district energy system revenue bonds
• Appropriation of $100,000 for traffic calming and safety in Council District 5

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee approved the closure and abandonment of an unopened portion of Gate Parkway right-of-way, subject to a JEA easement, for the Stillwood Pines Boulevard Phase 2 project. The committee also approved a traffic control agreement with Montevilla at Bartram Lakes, approved $100,000 for traffic calming in Council District 5, and approved an honorary street designation for Preston H. Haskell III. Items on electric bicycles and JEA bond issuance were deferred.

• Approved Gate Parkway right-of-way closure for Stillwood Pines Blvd Phase 2 (7-0)
• Approved traffic control agreement with Montevilla at Bartram Lakes (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 for traffic calming/safety in Council District 5 (7-0)
• Approved honorary street designation 'Haskell Way' on Museum Circle (7-0)
• Deferred electric bicycle ordinance (2026-0570)
• Deferred JEA bond issuance ordinance (2026-0634)
• Deferred Cedar Point Preserve renaming to Middlebrook Preserve (2026-0644)
• Read 2nd and rereferred Deep Creek CDD ordinance (2026-0662)

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will review several ordinances, including a $7.7 million appropriation for Eastside Community Grants. Other items include updates to home occupation zoning, electric bicycle regulations, and various board appointments.

• Appropriation of $7,700,083.80 for Eastside Community Grants Program
• Economic development agreement for 95 housing units at 8000 Arlington Exwy (up to $1,000,000 grant)
• Ordinance to prohibit city expenditures for abortions and related services
• Amendments to the Jacksonville Ethics Code regarding lobbying expenditures
• Ordinance to establish the Deep Creek Community Development District (CDD)

The Rules Committee approved a substitute ordinance modifying home occupation requirements to align with state statute, and approved an ordinance repealing local firearm regulations to comply with state preemption. Several appointments were confirmed, including Corey Ford to the Construction Trades Qualifying Board, and a contract with Downtown Vision, Inc. for James Weldon Johnson Park was approved with amendments. Multiple items were deferred, including the e-bike ordinance and several appointments.

• Approved substitute for home occupation zoning ordinance (8-0)
• Approved ordinance repealing local firearm regulations to comply with state preemption (8-0)
• Approved contract with Downtown Vision, Inc. for James Weldon Johnson Park (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Corey Ford to Construction Trades Qualifying Board (8-0)
• Approved honorary street designation for Preston H. Haskell, III (7-0)
• Withdrew ordinance prohibiting certain expenditures to Mayor and Council Members (7-0)
• Deferred e-bike ordinance for further work on speed limit details
• Deferred appointment of Julio Alayo to Construction Trades Qualifying Board

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee is reviewing several ordinances, including major redevelopment grants for downtown and Arlington projects. The agenda also includes discussions on pension fund adjustments, JEA bond sales, and various community grants.

• Redevelopment grant for 119 Beaver St W, LLC up to $21,412,000 and a $28,250,000 completion grant
• Retiree adjustment payments for Correctional, General, Police, and Fire pension funds
• JEA bond issuances not to exceed $3.9 billion for electric and $3.7 billion for water/sewer systems
• Economic development grant up to $1,000,000 for 8000 Arlington Exwy housing redevelopment
• Renaming Museum Circle to Haskell Way in Council District 4

The committee voted 5-1 to amend and approve a bill repealing local firearm regulations to comply with state preemption, with CM Peluso dissenting. It also approved several funding appropriations, including $499,576 for a UF opioid recovery program and $500,000 for Dinsmore area sidewalk signs, and advanced a contract for Downtown Vision to manage James Weldon Johnson Park. Multiple other items were deferred or read for the second time.

• Amended/approved firearm code repeal to comply with state preemption (5-1, Peluso nay)
• Approved $499,576 opioid settlement funding for UF Thrive Together program (6-0)
• Approved $500,000 state grant for Dinsmore area sidewalk signs (6-0)
• Approved contract with Downtown Vision, Inc. for James Weldon Johnson Park management (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 for traffic calming in Council District 5 (6-0)
• Approved $125,000 settlement with Cedar Grove Corporation for lien satisfaction (6-0)
• Approved $48,203.11 CDBG funding transfer to housing development, amended to $44,436.47 (6-0)
• Approved emergency extension for Florida Black Excellence Festival grant (6-0)

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission is meeting to receive a status report on St. Johns River water quality and manatees, discuss the Chair's strategic direction, and review unfinished business including a speed boat regulation task force and the George Crady Bridge update. The agenda also includes approval of the June 10, 2026 minutes and public comment.

• St. Johns River Status Report on Water Quality & Manatees by Dr. Gerard Pinto
• Speed Boat Regulation Task Force update
• George Crady Bridge update
• Approval of June 10, 2026 meeting minutes
• Chair Johnson's Strategic Direction Report

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission approved the minutes from its June 10, 2026 meeting and discussed several ongoing items. The St. Johns River status report on water quality and manatees was postponed to the next meeting because Dr. Pinto was absent. The Commission also reviewed the Strategic Direction Report, received updates on the Speed Boat Regulation Task Force and the George Crady Bridge, and heard public comments on waterway access and environmental concerns.

• Approved minutes of June 10, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Postponed St. Johns River status report on water quality and manatees to next meeting
• Set November 1, 2026 deadline for Speed Boat Regulation Task Force report
• Noted George Crady Bridge rehabilitation cost estimate of $15M-$100M

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

The Finance Committee is conducting its sixth budget hearing meeting. The agenda includes a 90-minute session for JAA/CIP and a 330-minute wrap-up period.

• JAA/CIP budget hearing (90 minutes)
• Budget hearing wrap-up (330 minutes)

The Finance Committee concluded its sixth and final budget hearing, approving several adjustments to the proposed budget. Cultural and Public Service Grants were increased to 65% of proposed funding, while a motion to restore full membership dues for state and national city/county associations failed. The committee also approved moving funds for a traffic signal project and shifting half of the Orleck contingency to Public Safety, while deferring other requests to separate appropriation bills.

• Approved moving University Blvd. and Edenfield Rd. CIP project up: $240,000 (year one) and $1,600,000 (year two) (unanimous)
• Approved increasing Cultural and Public Service Grants to 65% of proposed funding (7-1, Diamond opposed)
• Failed to restore $237,427 for League of Cities and Association of Counties membership dues (2-5)
• Approved moving half of Orleck Designated Contingency to Public Safety Contingency (unanimous)
• Deferred Fire Training Tower funding ($64,737) to separate appropriation bill
• Deferred Unity Classic and Juneteenth event funding to separate appropriation bill
• Withdrew motion to fund City Hall museum ($35,000)

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

The Jacksonville Finance Committee is holding its fifth budget hearing to review specific departmental budgets. The agenda includes presentations on debt affordability and the Capital Improvement Plan, as well as reviews of funds for public works, building inspection, and city venues. No specific dollar amounts or final budget decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Debt Affordability Presentation by Finance Department
• CIP/Debt Management Fund review
• City Venues (including ASM) budget review
• Public Works (includes Stormwater and Public Buildings) budget review
• Kids Hope Alliance (Including Journey Forward) budget review

The Finance Committee's fifth budget hearing reviewed debt affordability and the Capital Improvement Plan, approving most Auditor recommendations unanimously. It reduced several mobility fee project appropriations, added a few new projects, and consolidated Special Council Contingency, Reserves Contingency and Strategic Plan Contingency into a single $22,655,097 contingency for public safety capital items. A proposed $5 million cut to Kids Hope Alliance was withdrawn for later discussion with Ordinance 2026-511, and a JHA health-cost request was tabled.

• Approved Auditor recommendation increasing Art in Public Places General Fund transfer by $2,888 to $380,888 (unanimous)
• Approved reducing Chaffee Road Zone 5 Mobility Fee appropriation from $9,500,000 to $2,200,000 (unanimous)
• Approved reducing Old Middleburg 103rd-Branan Field Zone 6 Mobility Fee appropriation from $13,500,000 to $4,900,000 (unanimous)
• Tabled Auditor recommendation #6 on the Edward Waters University Schell-Sweet Center property ownership (no vote recorded)
• Approved adding $980,000 for Dutton Island Rd CIP project in FY 27/28 (unanimous)
• Approved adding San Jose Drainage study of $250,000 funded by debt in FY 26/27 (unanimous)
• Approved removing 2 traffic signal projects on 21st Street from the CIP (4-1, Johnson in opposition)
• Approved 3% reduction for Public Works and the Library, a non-departmental lapse of $5,200,000 (5-1, Johnson in opposition)

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council is meeting to vote on a rezoning request, a $94,080 grant to Operation New Uniform, and numerous board appointments and reappointments. The agenda also includes a resolution honoring W.C. Gentry and several ordinances related to city operations and policies.

• Rezoning at 7080 Wheat Rd from RR-Acre to RLD-50 (0.73 acres)
• $94,080 appropriation to Operation New Uniform for Sandler AI Roleplay Coach program
• Ordinance to add $10 filing fee for code enforcement violations
• Memorandum of understanding with Atlantic Beach for disaster debris management
• Demolition of building at 816 W. Union St (former Sax Seafood)

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission is meeting to discuss water quality and manatee status in the St. Johns River, receive public comment, and review the chair's strategic direction. They will also address unfinished business on a speed boat regulation task force and the George Crady Bridge. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting.

• St. Johns River water quality and manatee status report by Dr. Gerard Pinto
• Speed Boat Regulation Task Force discussion
• George Crady Bridge discussion
• Chair Johnson's Strategic Direction Report
• Approval of June 10, 2026 meeting minutes

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

The Jacksonville Finance Committee is holding its fourth budget hearing for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, reviewing proposed budgets for city departments, utilities, and downtown agencies. The meeting includes presentations from JEA, JTA, the Downtown Investment Authority, and other offices, with a focus on capital improvement plans and economic development.

• JPA/CIP budget review (50 minutes)
• JEA/CIP budget review (50 minutes)
• JTA/CIP including 5-Year Road Program and transportation taxes (50 minutes)
• Downtown Investment Authority including parking and economic development fund (45 minutes)
• Office of Economic Development including Equal Business Opportunity and Cecil Field Trust Fund (45 minutes)

The Finance Committee approved several budget recommendations, including adjustments to JPA and the Local Option Gas Tax, and unanimously approved two amendments by CM Lahnen that remove funding for completion grants and $26 million for three public safety projects, with separate legislation to be filed. The committee also approved recommendations for the Housing Finance Authority and added a term sheet for Wolfson's Pediatric and Maternal Health Graduate Program. No decisions were made on JEA, JTA, or most other budgets, which were reviewed without recommendations.

• Approved JPA budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved Local Option Gas Tax adjustment of $22,837 (unanimous)
• Approved Wolfson Pediatric and Maternal Health Graduate Program term sheet (unanimous)
• Approved Renew Arlington CRA budget recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved Housing Finance Authority budget recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 removing $9,222,943 in completion grant funding (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #2 removing $26 million for public safety projects (unanimous)

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

The Jacksonville Finance Committee holds its third budget hearing for fiscal year 2026, reviewing proposed budgets for courts, public defender, state attorney, clerk of courts, tax collector, supervisor of elections, administrative services, solid waste, fleet management, copy center, parks, and planning. This is a working session with time allocations for each department; no votes are listed on the agenda.

• Courts (General Fund, Courthouse Trust Fund, Teen Court, Consolidated $65 Court Fines) - 40 minutes
• Tax Collector - 30 minutes
• Supervisor of Elections - 30 minutes
• Solid Waste - 30 minutes
• Parks, Recreation and Community Services - 75 minutes

The Finance Committee held its third budget hearing, reviewing multiple city departments. They unanimously approved auditor recommendations for the Courts, Tax Collector, Solid Waste Disposal, and Vehicle Replacement funds, including specific budget adjustments. A motion to move $1,029,841 in Riverfront Parks contingency to Special Council Contingency was approved 6-1. No recommendations were made for several other departments, including Public Defender, State Attorney, Clerk of Courts, and Supervisor of Elections.

• Approved Courts budget recommendation to add $59,399 for furniture/equipment and $146,520 for computer equipment to capital outlay carryforward (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Collector recommendations: reduce interest income by $100,904 and add $327,861 for office equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Solid Waste Disposal recommendation to eliminate $100,000 in private source contributions, offset by General Fund loan (unanimous)
• Approved Non-Class I Solid Waste recommendation to reduce Transfer Out from $510,076 to $254,090 for Chaffee Road Project (unanimous)
• Approved Vehicle Replacement fund recommendation to correct fiscal year reference on Schedule B4c (unanimous)
• Approved moving $1,029,841 in Riverfront Parks contingency to Special Council Contingency (6-1, Johnson opposed)
• Approved Parks recommendations: move $600,000 for James Weldon Johnson Park from contingency to contractual services, and attach JRA annual budget to Budget Ordinance (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Jacksonville Finance Committee is meeting to consider a series of budget-related ordinances for fiscal year 2026-27, including the consolidated city budget, capital improvement plan, and various appropriations. Most items on the agenda are marked for deferral, and the committee will also hold a public hearing on the Downtown Investment Authority (DVI) budget. Notable actions include a $56 million indigent health care agreement with Shands Jacksonville Medical Center and a $7.2 million appropriation for public service grants.

• Ordinance 2026-0506: Approves $56,000,000 agreement with Shands Jacksonville Medical Center for indigent health care funds
• Ordinance 2026-0509: Appropriates $7,200,000 for public service grants, including $6,984,000 for acute, prevention, and self-sufficiency categories
• Ordinance 2026-0510: Appropriates $5,279,951 for opioid and substance use disorder settlement grants
• Ordinance 2026-0511: Appropriates $50,323,032 for Kids Hope Alliance (KHA) FY 26-27 budget
• Ordinance 2026-0513: Appropriates $1,999,721 for City Council member salaries and benefits

The Finance Committee approved several items, including appropriating $33,958,000 to fund previously approved unfunded non-recurring financial incentives, authorizing a $479,997 contract with Trinity Rescue Mission for a day center, and approving a $94,080 grant to Operation New Uniform. It also approved a resolution rescheduling May 2027 committee meetings and an ordinance supporting military spouses and veterans in hiring. Many other items were deferred, and two ordinances were withdrawn.

• Approved $33,958,000 appropriation for unfunded incentives (6-0)
• Approved $479,997 contract with Trinity Rescue Mission for day center (6-0)
• Approved $94,080 grant to Operation New Uniform for AI coaching program (6-0)
• Approved rescheduling May 18, 2027 committee meetings to May 19, 2027 (6-0)
• Approved 'Stand for Service Act' requiring veteran hiring efforts for REV grant recipients (6-0)
• Approved $1,976,527 appropriation for Northbank CRA cleanup (6-0)
• Approved demolition of Sax Seafood building at 816 W. Union St (6-0)
• Withdrew ordinance adding $10 filing fee for code violations (6-0)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee is holding public hearings and considering 28 items, mostly rezoning requests and comprehensive plan amendments. Key proposals include a large industrial business park at Rampart Road, an RV park at Yellow Water Road, a concrete batch plant near Soutel Drive, and several smaller commercial and residential rezonings. The committee will also review a citywide ordinance to update home occupation rules to match state law.

• Rezoning 25.55 acres at Rampart Rd for industrial business park and office uses (Collins Rd Properties I, LLC)
• Rezoning 49.87 acres at Yellow Water Rd for a travel trailer park (Bridle Creek RV PUD)
• Rezoning 16.73 acres near Soutel Dr for a concrete batch plant and material storage (Preferred Materials, Inc.)
• Ordinance to amend home occupation requirements across multiple zoning districts to align with state statute
• Zoning exception for a nightclub with alcohol sales at 1043 & 1045 Park St

The Land Use & Zoning Committee approved a rezoning at 0 Gate Pkwy (15.46 acres) to permit commercial uses and a plant nursery, with conditions including a $60,000 landscape buffer payment and a deceleration lane. It also approved several other rezoning items, including at 4427 Emerson St, 4730 Spring Glen Rd, and 7080 Wheat Rd. Multiple items were deferred, and several public hearings were continued to September 1, 2026.

• Approved rezoning at 0 Gate Pkwy to PUD with conditions (7-0)
• Approved FLUM amendment at 4427 Emerson St (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 4427 Emerson St to CCG-1 (5-0)
• Approved FLUM amendment at 4730 Spring Glen Rd (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 4730 Spring Glen Rd to CRO (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 7080 Wheat Rd to RLD-50 (6-0)
• Approved rescheduling of committee meetings (7-0)
• Deferred multiple items including Rampart Rd and home occupations ordinance

Land Use & Zoning Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Jacksonville Land Use & Zoning Committee, but the agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision. The document only includes standard meeting information, attendance lists, and rules for public conduct. No rezonings, contracts, or other business are listed.

The Land Use & Zoning Committee met for only five minutes and took no substantive votes. The agenda included nine items ready for action, nineteen for deferral, eight for second and re-refer, and five for public hearing continued, but no decisions were recorded. Attendance was limited to Chair Carlucci and Councilmembers Johnson, White, and Arias.

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee will consider several ordinances, including a major JEA bond issuance, a condemnation for the Chaffee Road widening, and a traffic calming appropriation. The committee will also hear a presentation on the Fulton Cut Transmission Line Clearance Project. One item, the electric bicycle ordinance, is deferred at the request of Council Member Boylan.

• JEA bond issuance up to $3.9B (electric), $3.7B (water/sewer), $150M (district energy) for system improvements and refunding
• Condemnation for Chaffee Rd widening from Normandy Blvd to I-10, allowing offers up to 25% above appraised value and $100,000 in business damages
• Appropriation of $100,000 for traffic calming and safety improvements in Council District 5
• MOU with Atlantic Beach for disaster debris management at Girvin Landfill (no charge to Atlantic Beach)
• Renaming Cedar Point Preserve to Middlebrook Preserve and Museum Circle to Haskell Way

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee approved an MOU allowing Atlantic Beach to use the Girvin Landfill for disaster debris staging and processing, with no charge to Atlantic Beach. The committee also approved the 'Stand for Service Act' requiring companies receiving certain grants to hire military spouses/veterans, and approved condemnation authority for the Chaffee Road widening project. An ordinance regulating electric bicycles was deferred.

• Approved MOU with Atlantic Beach for disaster debris management at Girvin Landfill (6-0)
• Approved 'Stand for Service Act' requiring 10% veteran/military spouse hiring for grant recipients (6-0)
• Approved condemnation authority for Chaffee Road widening project (6-0)
• Approved resolution rescheduling committee meetings due to 2027 election (6-0)
• Deferred electric bicycle ordinance (2026-0570)
• Read 2nd/rerefer for Gate Parkway right-of-way closure (2026-0627)
• Read 2nd/rerefer for JEA bond issuance up to $7.75 billion (2026-0634)
• Read 2nd/rerefer for honorary street designation 'Haskell Way' (2026-0635)