Jacksonville, FL

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

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)

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

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

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

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.

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

Rules Committee

The Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee is meeting to consider several items, including a $479,997 contract for Trinity Rescue Mission to renovate and operate a day center for homeless individuals, and a $94,080 grant to Operation New Uniform for an AI coaching program. Most other agenda items are deferred or withdrawn, and several are procedural or scrivener's corrections.

• Approve $479,997 from Homelessness Initiatives Fund for Trinity Rescue Mission day center (peak capacity 55, Oct 1 2026–Sep 30 2027)
• Appropriate $94,080 to Operation New Uniform for Sandler AI Roleplay Coach program (waives competitive grant process)
• Ordinance to prohibit city funds for abortions (deferred)
• Ordinance to amend home occupation zoning rules (deferred due to LUZ public hearing)
• Resolution to reschedule Finance, TEU, and LUZ committee meetings to May 19, 2027 (scrivener's corrections)

The Rules Committee approved a $479,997 expenditure from the Homelessness Initiatives Special Revenue Fund for a direct contract with Trinity Rescue Mission, Inc. to renovate and operate a day center for individuals experiencing homelessness. The committee also approved several other items, including a $94,080 grant to Operation New Uniform, Inc., a resolution supporting military spouses and veterans in economic development, and multiple board appointments. Several items were deferred, including a proposed ordinance to prohibit city funding for abortions and a resolution to confirm a JEA board appointment.

• Approved $479,997 for Trinity Rescue Mission day center (6-0)
• Approved $94,080 grant to Operation New Uniform, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved 'Stand for Service Act' supporting military spouses/veterans (6-0)
• Approved Chaffee Rd eminent domain authorization (6-0)
• Approved council rules change for excused absences (5-1)
• Approved 20+ board appointments and reappointments (6-0 each)
• Deferred abortion funding prohibition ordinance
• Deferred JEA board appointment confirmation

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee will consider several ordinances, including a $33.9 million appropriation for unfunded obligations, a $479,997 contract with Trinity Rescue Mission for a homeless day center, and a $94,080 grant to Operation New Uniform. Many items on the agenda are deferred or withdrawn, and several amendments and scrivener's corrections are scheduled.

• Appropriation of $33,958,000 from General Fund balance to contingency account for unfunded non-recurring obligations (Item 9)
• Direct contract with Trinity Rescue Mission, Inc. for $479,997 to renovate and operate a day center for homeless individuals (Item 13)
• Direct grant of $94,080 to Operation New Uniform, Inc. for AI roleplay coaching program (Item 12)
• MOU with Atlantic Beach for disaster debris management at Girvin Landfill (Item 10)
• Ordinance to require companies receiving REV grants to hire 10% veterans or military spouses (Item 11)

The committee approved an ordinance appropriating $33,958,000 from the General Fund to a contingency account for unfunded non-recurring future obligations, as required by Ordinance 2026-213-E. It also approved several other items, including a $479,997 contract with Trinity Rescue Mission for homeless day services, a $94,080 grant to Operation New Uniform, and the 'Stand for Service Act' requiring REV grant recipients to hire veterans or military spouses for 10% of new jobs. Multiple items were deferred or withdrawn, and several new ordinances were read for the second time and rereferred.

• Approved $33,958,000 appropriation for unfunded future obligations (8-0)
• Approved $479,997 contract with Trinity Rescue Mission for homeless day center (7-0)
• Approved $94,080 grant to Operation New Uniform for veteran career coaching (8-0)
• Approved 'Stand for Service Act' requiring 10% veteran/military spouse hiring for REV grant recipients (8-0)
• Approved MOU with Atlantic Beach for disaster debris management (8-0)
• Approved $1,976,527 appropriation for Northbank CRA cleanup (7-0)
• Approved demolition of Sax Seafood building at 816 W. Union St (7-0)
• Withdrew ordinance adding $10 filing fee for code violations (8-0)

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

The Jacksonville Finance Committee is holding its second budget hearing for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda consists of presentations and discussions on departmental budgets, including the Mayor's Office, Public Libraries, Technology Solutions, Police and Fire Pension Fund, and several other city departments. This is a working session to review proposed spending, with no final votes scheduled.

• Mayor's Office budget presentation (30 minutes)
• Public Libraries budget presentation (45 minutes)
• Technology Solutions budget presentation (45 minutes)
• Police and Fire Pension Fund budget presentation (30 minutes)
• Review of outstanding items from Budget Hearing #1 (90 minutes)

The Finance Committee approved a $245,376 reduction to Mayor's Office salaries (6-2), and unanimously approved several Auditor recommendations, including adjustments to the Library, Technology Solutions, Police and Fire Pension Fund, Finance Department, Driver Safety Trust Fund, Military Affairs & Veterans, and IT System Development Fund budgets. The committee also discussed Wolfson Children's Hospital funding and scheduled a noticed meeting. No recommendations were made for several other departments.

• Approved $245,376 reduction to Mayor's Office salaries (6-2, Johnson and White opposed)
• Approved Library budget adjustment reducing contractual services by $40,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Technology Solutions IT System Development Fund corrections (unanimous)
• Approved Police and Fire Pension Fund adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Department revenue increase and lobbyist budget reduction (unanimous)
• Approved Driver Safety Trust Fund fee increase by $157,835 (unanimous)
• Approved Military Affairs & Veterans direct contract recommendation (unanimous)
• Tabled Wolfson Children's Hospital GME funding for a noticed meeting

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

The Finance Committee is holding the first of several budget hearings for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda includes presentations from city departments and offices, with a major focus on the budget overview, including grants and the MHOP program. This is a working session where the committee hears from administration and department heads, not a final vote on the budget.

• Budget Overview including Public Service Grants, Cultural Services Grants, Direct Contracts, and MHOP (180 minutes)
• Fire & Rescue presentation including Fire Inspections and Opioid Settlement Fund (60 minutes)
• Office of the Sheriff presentation (60 minutes)
• Property Appraiser presentation (15 minutes)
• Tourist Development Council presentation (15 minutes)

The Finance Committee held its first budget hearing for FY 2026-27, approving numerous cuts and amendments to the proposed budget. Key actions included reducing City Council Strategic Plan funding from $10,019,591 to $2.2 million, removing $4.9 million in Affordable Housing Trust funding (pending legislation), cutting $1.5 million for the Down Payment Assistance program, and placing $750,000 of Telehealth funding into a contingency. The committee also approved several Auditor's Office recommendations, including adjustments to revenue and expenditure schedules, and placed $7.6 million into an Amendment 3 contingency pending the November property tax referendum.

• Approved Auditor's 3 revenue recommendations (unanimous)
• Cut $120,000 lobbyist fees motion withdrawn (unanimous)
• Removed $237,427 for Florida/National League of Cities dues (6-2)
• Failed to remove $390,673 for Northeast Florida Regional Council (1-7)
• Placed $750,000 of Telehealth funding in contingency (6-2)
• Reduced Council Strategic Plan funding to $2.2M (7-1)
• Removed $1.5M Down Payment Assistance (7-1)
• Removed $2.4M Local Capital Stack for Attainable Housing (7-1)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda and multiple quasi-judicial rezoning and zoning exception applications, including several planned unit developments (PUDs) for residential and commercial uses. The council will also vote on budget appropriations, a street renaming, and a grant compliance forgiveness for the FOP Foundation. Public hearings have been held; final votes are expected.

• Rezoning 19.38 acres at 0 Village Ln to PUD for multi-family housing (Ragland Landings PUD)
• Rezoning 7.14 acres at Atlantic Blvd/Arletha Rd to PUD for additional residential/commercial uses (St. Nicholas PUD)
• Zoning exception for on-premises alcohol sales at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd S (Baran Cafe)
• Appropriation of $21,019,214.38 for capital project corrections
• Renaming portion of Kingsbury St to 'Gopal Way'

The Jacksonville City Council approved a consent agenda and numerous land-use items, including 12 rezonings, 2 comprehensive plan amendments, and several zoning exceptions and waivers. Notable approvals include a rezoning for a banquet hall and event space, a multi-family housing development, and a thrift store. The council also approved funding for various projects, including $21 million in capital improvement appropriations and $56 million for indigent health care. Several items were continued to future meetings, including a home occupation ordinance and multiple rezonings.

• Approved rezoning at 12020 Dunn Creek Rd from RR-Acre to RLD-50 (16-1)
• Approved rezoning at 101 1st St W & 0 Laura St from CRO-S to PUD for banquet hall (17-0)
• Approved rezoning at 0 Village Ln from RMD-A to PUD for multi-family housing (17-0)
• Approved rezoning at 0, 4066, 4132 Atlantic Blvd & 1635, 1649, 1657, 1667 Arletha Rd from PUD to PUD for additional uses (17-0)
• Approved rezoning at 6411 Arlington Rd from PUD to PUD for thrift store (17-0)
• Approved rezoning at 0 Old Kings Rd from AGR to PUD for manufactured homes (15-1)
• Approved $21,019,214.38 appropriation for capital improvement projects (17-0)
• Approved $56,000,000 for indigent health care funds agreement (17-0)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The committee is discussing an ordinance to modify home occupation requirements to align with state statute. The meeting also includes multiple public hearings for rezoning requests and small-scale amendments to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan.

• Proposed modification of home occupation requirements (ORD-MC 2026-03768)
• Rezoning of 888 Franklin St for affordable senior housing (2026-0480)
• Rezoning of 7401 Old Kings Rd S for townhomes and cottage homes (2026-0478)
• Rezoning of 101 1st St W & 0 Laura St for a banquet hall and event space (2026-0434)
• Rezoning of 6411 Arlington Rd for a thrift store and community retail center (2026-0483)

The Land Use & Zoning Committee approved 20 of 60 agenda items, including several rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments for residential and commercial projects. Notable approvals include a PUD for multifamily housing at 0 Village Ln, a PUD for affordable senior housing at 888 Franklin St, and a PUD for multifamily dwellings at 7401 Old Kings Rd S. The committee also granted an appeal of a historic preservation denial for window replacement at 3855 Saint Johns Ave. Several items were deferred or continued to future meetings.

• Approved FLUM amendment at 0 Old Kings Rd (AGR to LDR) 6-0
• Approved rezoning at 0 Old Kings Rd (AGR to PUD) as amended 6-0
• Approved rezoning at 12020 Dunn Creek Rd (RR-Acre to RLD-50) 5-0
• Approved DRI amendment for Belfort Station removing 7.64 acres 5-0
• Approved rezoning at 0 Baymeadows Wy W (PUD to PUD, multifamily) with condition 6-0
• Approved rezoning at 0 Village Ln (RMD-A to PUD, multifamily) as amended 7-0
• Approved rezoning at 888 Franklin St (RMD-D to PUD, affordable senior housing) with conditions 6-0
• Granted appeal of historic preservation denial for 20 windows at 3855 Saint Johns Ave 7-0

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee will decide on an ordinance to rename a portion of Kingsbury Street to Gopal Way in Council District 9 and establish an honorary designation for Dr. Devegowda Gopal. The committee will also discuss regulations for electric bicycles, a disaster debris management agreement with Atlantic Beach, and property acquisitions for the Chaffee Road widening project.

• Renaming Kingsbury Street between Fountain Road and Ellis Road South to 'Gopal Way' in Council District 9
• Amending Jacksonville Traffic Code to define and regulate electric bicycles
• Approving a memorandum of understanding with Atlantic Beach for disaster debris management
• Declaring public necessity to acquire properties near Chaffee Road South for road widening project
• Introducing the 'Stand for Service Act' to prioritize hiring military spouses/veterans for certain grants

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee approved an ordinance establishing an honorary street designation for Dr. Devegowda Gopal on Kingsbury Street in Council District 9, including renaming a portion to 'Gopal Way' and installing two honorary markers. The vote was 7-0. All other items on the agenda were read a second time and rereferred, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved honorary street designation for Dr. Devegowda Gopal on Kingsbury Street, including renaming a portion to 'Gopal Way' (7-0)
• Read second time and rereferred ordinance rescheduling May 18, 2027 committee meetings to May 19, 2027
• Read second time and rereferred ordinance amending electric bicycle regulations in the Jacksonville Traffic Code
• Read second time and rereferred ordinance approving a memorandum of understanding with Atlantic Beach for disaster debris management
• Read second time and rereferred 'Stand for Service Act' amending the Public Investment Policy for veteran hiring and Cecil Airport considerations
• Read second time and rereferred ordinance authorizing eminent domain for the Chaffee Road widening project

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is discussing the proposed 2026-27 FY Consolidated Government Budget and annual property tax levies for various service districts. The meeting also includes reviews of ordinances regarding the Mayor's transfer authority, pension adjustments, and ethics code amendments.

• 2026-27 FY Consolidated Government Budget including $56,000,000 for indigent care at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, Inc.
• Proposed limit of $100,000 on the Mayor’s transfer authority for capital improvement projects and agency line items
• Annual property tax levies for the General Services District and Urban Services Districts 2, 3, 4, and 5
• Direct contracts including $1,000,000 for United Way of Northeast Florida's Eviction Diversion Prog and $1,000,000 for Jacksonville Urban League's construction project
• Proposed $10 filing fee for Jacksonville Ordinance Code violations

The Finance Committee read and rereferred multiple ordinances related to the FY 26-27 budget, tax levies, and capital improvement plans, setting them for public hearings. It also approved several funding measures, including $413,900 for homeless shelter beds via Sulzbacher, $150,000 for the Salvation Army's Homeless to Work program, and $750,000 for Deep Bottom Creek dredging. A $1.68 million appropriation for the Jacksonville Riverfront Alliance and downtown park maintenance passed 7-1. The committee deferred eight items, including a proposal to limit the mayor's transfer authority and a major downtown development agreement.

• Approved $413,900 direct contract with Sulzbacher for 32 female homeless shelter beds (8-0)
• Approved $150,000 emergency funding for Salvation Army Homeless to Work program (7-0)
• Approved $750,000 emergency funding for Deep Bottom Creek dredging (7-0)
• Approved $1.68M for Jacksonville Riverfront Alliance and downtown park maintenance (7-1)
• Approved $150,000 grant to Zawyer Sports Foundation for community impact initiative (8-0)
• Approved $115,000 for Duval County Tax Collector postage costs (8-0)
• Approved $21M in capital project budget corrections (8-0)
• Deferred 8 items including mayor's transfer authority limit and downtown development agreement

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will convene a procedural meeting with no listed agenda items. The agenda includes only boilerplate rules and logistics, such as disruption policies and ADA accommodations.

The Land Use & Zoning Committee convened on August 4, 2026, with only three members present (Chair Carlucci, CMs White and Gaffney Jr.). The meeting was procedural only; no substantive decisions were made. All 27 items on the marked agenda were noted as ready for action, but the minutes record no votes or outcomes, and the meeting adjourned after nine minutes.

• No substantive decisions recorded; meeting was procedural only
• All 27 agenda items noted as ready for action, but no action taken
• 13 items marked for deferral, 17 for second and re-refer, 3 for public hearing continued

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee is reviewing several funding appropriations for infrastructure, homeless services, and downtown development. The body is also discussing pension fund governance and a prohibition on city funds for abortion services.

• Proposed $28.25 million completion grant and $21.412 million REV grant for a mixed-use project at 119 Beaver St W
• Appropriation of $413,900 for I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless to increase shelter capacity
• Appropriation of $390,000 for turn lanes and sidewalks at Trout River Blvd and New Kings Rd
• Proposed ordinance to prohibit city funds from paying for abortions and related services
• Proposed $1.68 million for the Jacksonville Riverfront Alliance and downtown park maintenance

The committee approved several funding requests for homeless services and public works, including a new lease for a JSO substation. It also granted audit forgiveness to the Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police Foundation and approved dredging for Deep Bottom Creek.

• Approved $390,000 for Trout River Blvd intersection and sidewalk projects (7-0)
• Approved $3,950 for National Arts Program awards and reception (7-0)
• Approved audit reporting forgiveness for Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police Foundation (7-0)
• Approved $21,019,214.38 in budget corrections for various Capital Improvement Projects (7-0)
• Approved $115,000 for increased postage costs for the Tax Collector (7-0)
• Approved renaming a portion of Kingsbury Street to Gopal Way (7-0)
• Approved $413,900 for 32 female shelter beds at I.M. Sulzbacher Center (7-0)
• Approved $150,000 grant to Zawyer Sports Foundation (7-0)

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee is discussing several ordinances including funding for homeless shelter capacity and infrastructure projects. The body is also reviewing proposed changes to the city's zoning code regarding home occupations and the Jacksonville Traffic Code regarding electric bicycles.

• Expenditure of $413,900.00 to I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless, Inc. to increase shelter capacity
• Appropriation of $390,000.00 for turn lanes and sidewalks at Trout River Blvd and New Kings Rd
• Proposed $10 filing fee for violations of the Jacksonville Ordinance Code
• Proposed limit of $100,000 on the Mayor's transfer authority for capital improvement projects
• Renaming a portion of Kingsbury Street to 'Gopal Way'

The Rules Committee approved a $413,900 direct contract with I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless to add 32 female shelter beds, waiving competitive bidding requirements. It also approved $150,000 for the Salvation Army's Homeless to Work program and $50,000 for First Coast Crime Stoppers' Operation Community Shield. Several other items were deferred, including a proposal to limit the mayor's transfer authority and appointments to various boards.

• Approved $413,900 from the Homelessness Initiatives Special Revenue Fund for a direct contract with I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless to provide 32 female shelter beds (7-0).
• Approved $150,000 from the General Fund for a direct contract with the Salvation Army for the Homeless to Work program (7-0).
• Approved $50,000 for a direct contract with First Coast Crime Stoppers for Operation Community Shield (7-0).
• Approved $390,000 for intersection and sidewalk improvements on Trout River Boulevard and New Kings Road (7-0).
• Approved $115,000 for increased postage costs for the Duval County Tax Collector's office (7-0).
• Approved honorary street designation for Dr. Devegowda Gopal on Kingsbury Street and renaming a portion to 'Gopal Way' (7-0).
• Approved $150,000 from Council District 5 CBA funds for a direct contract with Zawyer Sports Foundation for the Duval County Community Impact Initiative (6-0).
• Approved appointments of Alicia Somers, Arlene Lloyd, and Toni Smailagic to the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville (7-0 each).

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on modifying home occupation requirements to align with state statute. The body is also deciding on two rezoning requests for residential and church facility developments.

• Rezoning of 23.31± acres at 0 Bird Rd and Kirk Rd for single-family housing
• Rezoning of 10.51± acres at 4420 Hodges Blvd for the Church at Chet’s Creek
• Proposed ordinance to modify home occupation requirements (ORD-MC)
• Appropriation of $72,300 for FDEP’s FY 26-27 Parks Invasive Species Removal Initiative
• Appropriation of $8,489,497 from Gen Fund to cure negative cash balances and fund economic incentives

The City Council approved two rezoning requests for residential and church facility use. The council also approved funding for a parks invasive species removal initiative and confirmed a mayoral appointment. Two other items were withdrawn.

• Approved rezoning of 23.31± acres at Bird Rd & Kirk Rd for single-family housing (18-0)
• Approved rezoning of 10.51± acres at 4420 Hodges Blvd for church facility modernization (18-0)
• Approved $72,300 for FDEP's FY 26-27 Parks Invasive Species Removal Initiative (18-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Michelle Begley as Chief of the Accounting Div (18-0)
• Approved resolution commemorating 158th anniversary of Historic Mount Olive AME Church (18-0)
• Withdrew appropriation of $8,489,497 for General Fund balance and economic obligations (18-0)
• Withdrew appointment of Corey Ford to the Construction Trades Qualifying Brd (18-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 23, 2026, Regular Meeting (17-0)

FAO Select Committee

The FAO Select Committee will meet to receive an update from Council Auditors regarding capacity fees. The meeting also includes a section for other issues.

• Update on Capacity Fees from Council Auditors

The FAO Select Committee reviewed findings from the Council Auditor's Office regarding unbilled water capacity fees owed to JEA. JEA is currently developing new billing policies and automatic tracking systems to address retroactive and future collections. No formal votes were taken; the committee will monitor progress via reports.

• Established FAO Select Committee charge to review unbilled capacity fees for a 60-day duration
• Identified estimated unbilled capacity fees between $55 million and $75 million since 2003
• Determined no unbilled capacity fees are owed to the City of Jacksonville
• Proposed that JEA present new retroactive and future billing policies to its Board in early 2027
• Recommended that the Finance Committee receive progress reports after the FAO Committee expires on September 18

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss several ordinances and appropriations, including a proposal to cap the mayor's transfer authority at $100,000 per item and per year. Other items include a prohibition on using city funds for abortions, a $8.5 million appropriation to cure negative fund balances and fund economic incentives, and a $3.6 million federal HOME grant for affordable housing. The committee also will consider changes to the police and fire pension board governance and a report on the Downtown Entertainment District.

• Limit mayor's transfer authority to $100,000 per capital project and $100,000 per year per line item (2024-06271)
• Appropriate $8,489,497 from general fund balance to cure negative cash balances and fund economic incentives (2026-045312)
• Appropriate $200,000 for Springfield Preservation & Revitalization (SPAR) cleanup corps program (2026-04459)
• Approve $3,625,976.76 in federal HOME grant funding for low-income housing activities (2026-049014)
• Prohibit expenditure of city funds for abortions and related services (2026-02275)

The Finance Committee approved an appropriation of $200,000 for the Springfield Preservation and Revitalization Council, Inc. (SPAR). The funds will support personnel costs for the Springfield Cleanup Corps Program. Eight other ordinances were deferred.

• Approved $200,000 appropriation for Springfield Preservation and Revitalization Council, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved extension of SPAR grant term to 9/30/29 (6-0)
• Approved increase of SPAR maximum indebtedness to $496,181 (6-0)
• Deferred ordinance regarding Mayor's Transfer Authority
• Deferred settlement agreement with Live Oak Ancient City Living, LLC
• Deferred retiree adjustment payments ordinance
• Deferred ordinance prohibiting certain expenditures to Mayor and Council
• Deferred ordinance prohibiting expenditures for abortions and related services

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will hold public hearings on several rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments, including a citywide ordinance to modify home occupation requirements. All items have been continued from previous meetings and may be continued again. The committee also will hear proposals for a manufactured home subdivision, an industrial business park, an auto sales company, and multiple outdoor storage facilities.

• Citywide home occupation code amendment (2026-03768)
• Old Kings Rd – 5.7 acres from AGR to PUD for single-family manufactured homes (2026-01232)
• Rampart Rd – 25.55 acres from MDR to BP for industrial business park (2026-01254)
• Pitts Rd – 5.55 acres from RR-Acre/CCG-2/PUD to PUD for auto sales (2026-01276)
• Baymeadows Wy W – 7.64 acres rezoning to permit multi-family residential (2026-0421)

The Land Use & Zoning Committee approved several rezoning requests and small-scale amendments to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan. Decisions focused on industrial and storage uses at Old Kings Road and Pickettville Road.

• Approved small-scale amendment at 0 Old Kings Rd for Outdoor Depot, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 0 Old Kings Rd from IL to IH for Outdoor Depot, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved small-scale amendment at 5710 Pickettville Rd for Robert Ledwick, II (5-0)
• Approved rezoning with conditions at 5710 Pickettville Rd to permit an outdoor storage yard for Robert Ledwick, II (5-0)

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee will discuss Ordinance 2026-05401, which would rename a portion of Kingsbury Street between Fountain Rd and Ellis Rd S to 'Gopal Way' in Council District 9 and establish an honorary street designation for Dr. Devegowda Gopal. A public hearing under Chapter 745 is scheduled for August 4, 2026.

• Renaming a portion of Kingsbury St between Fountain Rd and Ellis Rd S to 'Gopal Way'
• Honorary street designation for Dr. Devegowda Gopal on Kingsbury St
• Installation of two honorary roadway markers on Kingsbury St
• Waiving requirement that street name changes apply to the entire length of the street
• Public hearing scheduled for August 4, 2026, per Chapter 745 of the Ordinance Code

The committee convened for its first meeting of the new Council Year to discuss attendance rules and future presentation topics. No substantive votes were taken on legislation. A representative discussed a pending emergency submerged land lease amendment for a marina construction project.

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee holds public hearings on several rezonings and land use amendments. A proposed ordinance would modify home occupation requirements across residential and commercial zones citywide. The committee will also consider removing 7.64 acres from the Belfort Station DRI and rezoning it for multi-family residential.

• Ordinance 2026-03768: citywide changes to home occupation rules in multiple zoning districts
• Ordinance 2026-04209: remove 7.64 acres from Belfort Station DRI at Baymeadows Way West
• Rezoning 2026-123/124: 5.7 acres at 0 Old Kings Rd from agriculture to PUD for manufactured homes
• Rezoning 2026-125/126: 25.55 acres at 0 Rampart Rd from PUD to PUD for industrial business park
• Rezoning 2026-127/128: 5.55 acres at 6919 Pitts Rd for auto sales company with online operations

The Land Use & Zoning Committee approved a small-scale amendment to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan and a corresponding rezoning for a 9.31-acre property at 0 Old Kings Rd. Several other rezoning and land use items were continued to future dates.

• Approved small-scale amendment to 2045 Comp Plan at 0 Old Kings Rd from LI to HI (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 0 Old Kings Rd from IL to IH (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 0 Old Kings Rd (Sandcastle Capital Holdings) to 8/4/26
• Continued public hearing for 0 Rampart Rd (Collins Rd Properties I, LLC) to 11/17/26
• Continued public hearing for 6919 Pitts Rd (Fluffy Buttons, LLC) to 8/4/26
• Continued public hearing for 12020 Dunn Creek Rd (Eigger Enterprise, LLC) to 8/4/26
• Continued public hearing for home occupation requirements ordinance to 8/4/26
• Continued public hearing for Baymeadows Wy W PUD to 8/4/26

City Council

Rules Committee

The Jacksonville Rules Committee will discuss several ordinances and resolutions, including a proposal to prohibit using city funds for abortions, a measure to cap the mayor's transfer authority at $100,000, and amendments to the ethics code. Most items have already had public hearings and are being re-referred for committee action. The committee also will consider appointments to the JEA board and a $8.49 million fund reallocation.

• Ordinance to prohibit city expenditure on abortions and related services (2026-02276)
• Ordinance to limit mayor's transfer authority to $100,000 for capital projects and line items (2024-06271)
• Ordinance to ban certain expenditures to the mayor and council members under the ethics code (2025-07753)
• Ordinance to overhaul Police & Fire Pension Board governance and fiduciary rules (2026-03209)
• Appropriation of $8,489,497 to cure negative cash balances and fund future economic incentive obligations (2026-045312)

The Rules Committee unanimously approved an ordinance to name the city-owned baseball complex at Hammond Park the "Warren A. Jones Baseball Complex at Hammond Park." The approval included amendments to attach a Historic Preservation Section report and waive specific timeline requirements. All other items on the agenda were deferred.

• Approved naming the baseball complex at 2142 Melson Ave the 'Warren A. Jones Baseball Complex at Hammond Park' (7-0)

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee meets to discuss several ordinances, including a proposed ban on using city funds for abortions and related services. Other items include amendments to the Police and Fire Pension Board governance, a $3.6 million federal housing grant for low-income households, and a $200,000 appropriation for Springfield cleanup. The agenda also includes a proposal to rename a baseball complex at Hammond Park.

• Ordinance prohibiting city funds for abortions (2026-02273)
• Amendments to Police & Fire Pension Board governance (2026-03206)
• $3,625,976 federal HOME grant for affordable housing (2026-04901)
• $200,000 appropriation to Springfield Preservation and Revitalization for cleanup (2026-04458)
• Increasing maximum award per unit for affordable housing in SHIP plan (2026-04489 & 2026-044910)

The committee received a presentation on hurricane season preparation and the status of disaster recovery reimbursements. No substantive legislative items were decided as all listed ordinances were deferred.

• Deferred ordinance regarding settlement of fines with Live Oak Ancient City Living, LLC
• Deferred ordinance concerning retiree adjustment payments
• Deferred ordinance prohibiting expenditures for abortions and related services
• Deferred ordinance updating court cost filing fees for ordinance violations

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes appropriating $4,360,470 in federal grant funding to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department for regional emergency preparedness in high-threat areas. Additionally, the council will decide on multiple quasi-judicial rezoning and zoning exception requests, including an appeal of a Planning Commission decision, a rezoning that failed in committee, and modifications to a PUD for increased alcohol service. The meeting also includes a ceremonial resolution honoring a judge.

• $4,360,470 grant from DHS/FDEM to JFRD for emergency preparedness in high-threat areas
• Appeal of Planning Commission decision on zoning exception and administrative deviations at 10344 Atlantic Cir
• Rezoning at 5450 Cleveland Rd from CCG-1 to CCG-2, which failed in committee 0-5
• Rezoning for boat and RV storage facility at 0/1151 Miller Cir N & 11938 Pulaski Rd (PUD)
• Third amendment to City funding agreement with JU modifying conditions on $1,250,000 forgivable loans for JU College of Law

The City Council approved eight quasi-judicial items, including zoning changes, exceptions, and administrative deviations, with only one vote against. The meeting also approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved zoning exception E-26-20 at 10344 Atlantic Cir (15-1)
• Approved rezoning at 5450 Cleveland Rd to CCG-2 (16-0)
• Approved waiver of road frontage at 15364 Yellow Bluff Rd (16-0)
• Approved rezoning at 4578 San Jose Blvd to PUD (16-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1151 Miller Cir N to PUD (12-4)
• Approved zoning exception E-26-22 at 1186 Edgewood Ave S (16-0)
• Approved zoning exception E-26-23 at 1200 Kings Ave (15-1)
• Approved administrative deviation AD-26-25 at 1200 Kings Ave (16-0)

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a special meeting on June 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chamber. The agenda is procedural and contains only one item: the presentation of the 2025-2026 President's Awards. No zoning, budget, or policy decisions are scheduled for this session.

• Special Council Meeting on President Awards
• Presentation of 2025-2026 President's Awards

Special Committee on the Future of Downtown

The committee received presentations on downtown development projects, public space stakeholder alignment, and CRA strategy. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Special Investigatory Committee on JEA

The Special Investigatory Committee on JEA will receive updates from council auditors on capacity fees and from legal counsel on an employee survey, followed by testimony from two individuals. The committee is investigating matters related to JEA operations.

• Update on capacity fees from Council Auditors
• Update on employee survey from Jason Teal
• Testimony of Vickey Cavey
• Testimony of Regina Ross

The committee received updates on capacity fee analysis and an employee survey. Members questioned JEA CEO Vickey Cavey and Regina Ross regarding hiring practices, leadership changes, and uncollected capacity fees. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.