Jacksonville public meetings in 2023

Finance Committee

The Jacksonville Finance Committee will review and vote on a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a proposed $20 million increase to the city's emergency reserve to meet a new 7-10% target. Other items include funding for bridge repairs, sports tourism promotion, and multiple grant programs. The committee will also consider amendments to the police pension board charter and downtown development authority boundaries. These items will go to the full City Council for final approval.

• Appropriation of $20,000,000 to Emergency Reserve, setting target at 7-10% of General Fund operating budget (2023-0870)
• Appropriation of $1,500,000 from TDC fund to Visit Jacksonville for sports tourism promotion (2023-0869)
• Appropriation of $1,042,000 for Yellow Bluff Rd bridge repairs and New Berlin guardrails project (2023-08377)
• Direct contract of $70,000 with Human Collective Foundation for awareness program (2023-0862)
• Appropriation of $150,001 for Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park project (2023-0864)

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission will consider several ordinances, including a large-scale revision to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan for 229 acres near Jacksonville International Airport, a small-scale FLUM amendment on US 301, a contract with Jacksonville University for manatee protection studies, and a revocable dock permit for OCEARCH. The meeting also includes status reports on St. Johns River water quality, manatees, and task force updates on shoaling and the River Accord.

• Large-scale FLUM revision for 229 acres at 0 Pecan Park Rd and 0 Arnold Rd (AGR/PBF to LI) (Ordinance 2023-0821)
• Small-scale FLUM amendment for 13.36 acres at 8781 US 301 Hwy S (CGC to LI) (Ordinance 2023-0824)
• Contract with Jacksonville University for continuing manatee protection studies, FY 23-24, with up to 4 annual renewals (Ordinance 2023-0832)
• Revocable dock permit and hold harmless agreement with JU and OCEARCH for research vessel docking at Mayport for 30 years (Ordinance 2023-0868)

Finance Committee

This is a procedural agenda: the Finance Committee is meeting for discussion only, with no specific items listed for decision or public hearing. The agenda contains no rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes.

• No specific items listed on the agenda; meeting is limited to discussion.

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee is meeting but the agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision. No rezonings, ordinances, or public hearings are listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting.

• No specific items listed on the agenda.

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee opens public hearings on several rezoning and plan amendment proposals, all of which are continued to January 2024. Notable items include a proposed RV park on 39 acres at Brandy Branch Road, a rezoning and road frontage waiver for a 43-acre church property on Merrill Road, and an RV park on 29 acres at Halsema Road. No final decisions are made at this meeting.

• Public hearing on small-scale FLUM amendment at 0 Brandy Branch Rd (39.31 acres, LDR to AGR) – continued to 1/3/24
• Public hearing on rezoning to PUD for RV park at same Brandy Branch Rd – continued to 1/3/24
• Public hearing on rezoning of church property at 0 Merrill Rd (43.34 acres, PBF-2 to RMD-A) – continued to 1/17/24
• Public hearing on waiver of minimum road frontage from 64 ft to 0 ft at 0 Merrill Rd – continued to 1/17/24
• Public hearing on FLUM amendment and rezoning for RV park at 911 Halsema Rd S (29.06 acres) – continued to 1/17/24

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to consider multiple ordinances, including a $2.39 million reallocation of emergency rental assistance funds for housing projects by Jacksonville Housing Authority, Ability Housing, and Jacksonville Community Land Trust. Also on the agenda are funding for MLK Week of Service, a CREATE program for children's health, an eviction diversion program, mutual aid agreements, and a release of restrictive covenants on city property. Several items have been deferred at the request of boards or the council president.

• ORD appropriates $2,392,309.57 in reallocated Emergency Rental Assistance funds for housing: $1M to JHA for 5 new units, $1M to Ability Housing for 90 units off 103rd St, and $392,309.57 to Jacksonville Community Land Trust for 2 units.
• ORD appropriates $284,000 from Mayor's Task Force Contingency for MLK Week of Service programming (Jan 13-20, 2024), with direct contract to United Way of Northeast Florida.
• ORD appropriates $1,473,423 (federal grant plus city match) for the CREATE program for children's health, waiving competitive procurement for Managed Access to Child Health.
• ORD appropriates $1,000,000 from Special Council Contingency to United Way for an Eviction Diversion Program, waiving competitive procurement and grant rules.
• ORD releases restrictive covenants on property at 940 N. Main St (FSCJ site) to enable sale to a third party; auditor recommends City receive a portion of sales proceeds.

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee will receive a presentation on the Mobility Plan and consider multiple ordinances. Key items include a $2,392,309.57 emergency rental assistance program for rent and utility aid, a $1,042,000 appropriation for Yellow Bluff Road bridge repairs and New Berlin guardrails, and a $1,000,000 EPA grant for climate action planning. Other agenda items involve street closures, honorary street designations, property rights releases, and a solid waste franchise.

• Presentation by Laurie Santana on the Mobility Plan.
• Ordinance appropriating $2,392,309.57 for Emergency Rental Assistance, including $1M to Jacksonville Housing Authority for 5 new single-family units, $1M to Ability Housing for a 90-unit apartment off 103rd St, and $392,309.57 to Jacksonville Community Land Trust for 2 new single-family units.
• Ordinance appropriating $1,042,000 for Yellow Bluff Road bridge repairs ($792,000) and New Berlin guardrails project ($250,000).
• Emergency ordinance appropriating $1,000,000 EPA grant for climate pollution reduction activities, including a greenhouse gas inventory and climate action plan.
• Ordinance releasing restrictive covenants on property at 990 N. Main St (amended to 940 N. Main) to allow Florida State College at Jacksonville to sell, with auditor recommending City receive a portion of sale price.

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee will discuss and vote on several ordinances appropriating funds for housing assistance, eviction diversion, and homelessness programs. Key items include a $2.39 million emergency rental assistance grant, a $1 million eviction diversion program, and $200,000 for a homeless diversion program. The committee also considers $284,000 for MLK Week of Service and a $1 million grant for climate resilience planning. Several items are marked for deferral due to pending public hearings.

• $2,392,309.57 appropriation for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (Round 2) with $1M to Jacksonville Housing Authority for 5 new single-family units, $1M to Ability Housing for a 90-unit complex off 103rd St, and $392,309.57 to Jacksonville Community Land Trust for 2 new units
• $1,000,000 appropriation from special Council contingency to United Way for eviction diversion program providing up to 3 months of rent/utility payments
• $200,000 appropriation from Homelessness Initiatives Special Revenue Fund to Sulzbacher Center for homeless diversion services such as hotel assistance, vehicle repairs, and security deposits
• $284,000 from Mayor's Task Force Contingency to support MLK Week of Service programming January 13-20, 2024
• $1,000,000 federal grant for Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program to analyze climate impacts on critical infrastructure

Rules Committee

The Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee will consider ordinances appropriating funds for an eviction diversion program, a youth mental health grant, and Martin Luther King Jr. Week of Service activities. The committee also has several routine appointment confirmations and deferrals on the agenda.

• ORD-MC to amend Jacksonville Police & Fire Pension Board charter (deferred)
• ORD appropriating $284,000 from Mayor's Task Force Contingency for MLK Week of Service (Jan 13-20, 2024)
• ORD appropriating $1,473,423 for the CREATE program (SAMHSA grant for youth mental health)
• ORD appropriating $1,000,000 from council contingency for an eviction diversion program via United Way
• ORD establishing honorary street designation for 'Historic Florida Ave' on A. Philip Randolph Blvd

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is holding a workshop to discuss and review remaining appropriations related to legislation 2023-807. The agenda includes a recap of the last appropriations review, discussion of remaining items, and time for council member questions and proposed amendments. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Workshop regarding legislation 2023-807
• Recap of last appropriations review
• Review of remaining appropriations
• Council Member discussion and proposed amendments

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee of Jacksonville is holding a meeting on November 21, 2023, but the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed items for decision or discussion. This appears to be a routine administrative meeting without any rezonings, ordinances, or public hearings.

Land Use & Zoning Committee

This meeting of the Land Use & Zoning Committee consists of public hearings on 17 previously introduced rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment items, many of which have been continued multiple times over several months. The committee will continue hearings on a large-scale revision to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan at 0 Garden St (101.87 acres, from AGR-III to LI) and several other small-scale amendments and rezonings.

• Large-scale FLUM revision at 0 Garden St (101.87 acres) from agriculture to light industrial
• Rezoning at 4915 San Pablo Rd S for San Pablo Place II PUD (multi-family and commercial)
• Rezoning at 0 Brandy Branch Rd for Baldwin RV Park PUD (RV park, single-family, agriculture)
• Rezoning at 911 Halsema Rd S for Halsema Road PUD (RV park)
• Rezoning at 0 Dunn Ave & 10939 Biscayne Blvd for Biscayne Lofty Apartments PUD

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is set to approve a $2.4 million reallocation of federal emergency rental assistance funds and amendments to several redevelopment agreements and tax exemption ordinances. The meeting also includes a presentation on Mayor's Task Force initiatives and a report from the Council Auditor.

• Approp $2,392,309.57 for Emergency Rental Assistance Program
• Amend redevelopment agreement for Ambassador Hotel project
• Amend redevelopment agreement for One Riverside project
• Authorize forgivable loan to First Coast No More Homeless Pets
• Authorize $500,000 for City Vulnerability Assessment

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee considers multiple ordinances including a $5.98 million contribution to JaxPort for a new fire station on Blount Island, a $1.8 million acquisition for a Brentwood community center, and a $150,000 appropriation to extend the door-to-store food desert program. The committee will also hold public hearings on three road right-of-way abandonments and vote on amendments to several grant-funded projects.

• $5,979,060 contribution to JaxPort for design, engineering, and construction of Fire Station #48 on Blount Island, with a 30-year lease at $1/year
• $1,813,000 appropriation to purchase 865 Golfair Blvd for a Brentwood community center
• $500,000 grant from FDEP for a vulnerability assessment of 53 sub-basins for flood resiliency
• $231,758 from FDOT for pedestrian safety improvements on Park St and Margaret St (raised crosswalks, signal re-timing)
• $150,000 from NW OED Fund to JTA to extend the door-to-store grocery store program for 3 years

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee is deciding on a $2,392,309.57 appropriation for emergency rental and utility assistance, a $150,000 funding for JTA's Door-to-Store grocery program to address food deserts, and a $1.8 million property purchase for a community center. Also on the agenda are amendments to historic property tax exemptions and a $500,000 forgivable loan for a pet shelter. Two items have been deferred at the request of the developer or administration.

• $2,392,309.57 in federal grant funds for emergency rent and utility aid through September 2025
• $150,000 to JTA for the Door-to-Store Program, part of the full-service grocery store improvement program
• $1,813,000 appropriation to purchase 865 Golfair Blvd for Brentwood Community Center
• $500,000 forgivable loan to First Coast No More Homeless Pets for renovation at 6817 Norwood Ave
• Amendments to correct exemption expiration dates for historic landmarks at 510 Julia St, 424 N Hogan St, and 218 W Church St

Rules Committee

The Jacksonville Rules Committee will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a $500,000 forgivable loan to First Coast No More Homeless Pets for a facility at 6817 Norwood Ave, additional funding for sexual assault exams at the Women's Center, and amendments to the Downtown Investment Authority code. The most significant item is a proposed overhaul of the Jacksonville Small & Emerging Business Program, which would eliminate personal net worth limits for eligibility and redefine micro-businesses. Several board appointments and deferrals are also on the agenda.

• $500,000 NW Jax Economic Development Fund forgivable loan to First Coast No More Homeless Pets for facility renovation at 6817 Norwood Ave
• $140,000 appropriation for Women's Center of Jacksonville sexual assault forensic exams
• Amendments to Downtown Investment Authority code requiring 2/3 council vote for incentives after DIA denial
• Overhaul of JSEB program: remove personal net worth limit, redefine micro-business as under $3M annual revenue
• Reappointment of James Citrano to DIA board, changing seat to banking/finance industry representative

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission will hear a status report on St. Johns River water quality and manatees, provided by Dr. Gerard Pinto of Jacksonville University. Old business includes updates on the St. John's River Shoaling Task Force and the FIND Subcommittee report. Public comment will be taken. Other items are procedural (call to order, roll call, minutes, pledge).

• St. Johns River Status Report on Water Quality & Manatees
• St. John's River Shoaling Task Force Update
• FIND Subcommittee Report

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Jacksonville Land Use & Zoning Committee is holding an agenda meeting on November 7, 2023. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific ordinances, rezonings, or other actionable items listed.

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will hold public hearings on multiple rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment proposals. Items include a long-pending rezoning at 4915 San Pablo Rd S to allow multi-family residential and commercial uses, and several other land use changes across the city. The committee may make recommendations to the full council.

• Rezoning at 4915 San Pablo Rd S (12.95 acres) from PUD to PUD to permit multi-family residential and commercial uses (San Pablo Place II PUD) - Item 2022-08892
• Rezoning at 2563 County Dock Rd & others (10.34 acres) from RR-Acre to RLD-70 - Item 2023-02313
• Large-scale FLUM revision at 0 Garden St (101.87 acres) from AGR-III to LI - Item 2023-02574
• Rezoning at 0 Brandy Branch Rd (39.31 acres) to PUD for RV park, single-family, and agriculture (Baldwin RV Park) - Item 2023-03266
• Rezoning at 0 Merrill Rd (43.34 acres) from PBF-2 to RMD-A - Item 2023-03287

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hear presentations on single-source awards and a landfill contract audit, then vote on several ordinances. The most significant item is a comprehensive rewrite of the city's procurement code, including new ethics, transparency, and Buy American provisions. Other items include mobility fee credits for a developer road project, drainage project appropriations, and historic property tax exemptions.

• Ordinance 2023-00201: rewrite of Jacksonville Procurement Code, adding ethics rules, a Buy American program, and a new Jacksonville Procurement Awards Committee
• Ordinance 2023-06576: mobility fee credit contract with Eisenhower Property Group for constructing Braddock Road East in exchange for $10,003,367 in credits
• Ordinance 2023-072011: appropriation of $880,606 in debt and pay-go funding for drainage improvements on Hanson Drive, Brookmont & Lamanto Ave East, and Big Fishweir Creek restoration
• Ordinance 2023-072112: appropriation of $750,000 from FDEP for the Christobel Septic Tank Phase-Out Project
• Three ordinances (2023-07178, 07189, 071910) granting 10-year partial ad valorem tax exemptions for rehab of historic landmarks at 510 Julia St, 424 N Hogan St, and 218 W Church St

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee will consider authorizing JEA to issue up to $1.9 billion in electric system bonds, $2.5 billion in water and sewer bonds, and $150 million in district energy bonds. Other agenda items include a mobility fee credit agreement for constructing Braddock Road East, drainage improvement appropriations, septic tank phase-out funding, and two brownfield site designations for redevelopment.

• Authorize JEA to issue up to $1.9B in electric system, $2.5B in water/sewer, and $150M in district energy bonds
• Approve mobility fee credit agreement with Eisenhower Property Group for $10,003,367 in credits in exchange for constructing Braddock Road East
• Appropriate $880,607 for drainage improvements on Hanson Dr, Brookmont/Lamanto Ave, and Big Fishweir Creek
• Appropriate $750,000 from FDEP for Christobel Septic Tank Phase-Out project design and permitting
• Designate 7893 Hogan Settlement Rd and 1959 Kings Ave as brownfield areas for redevelopment

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee will consider a major rewrite of Jacksonville's procurement code (2023-00201) to modernize and increase efficiency. Other items include appropriating $2.39 million for emergency rental assistance, $162,000 for a park at Edward Waters University, and a $500,000 forgivable loan for First Coast No More Homeless Pets. Also up for votes are historic property tax exemptions, building and marina naming, and brownfield designations for potential residential development.

• Overhaul of entire procurement code (2023-00201) to modernize and add ethics, Buy American, and ex-offender program
• $2,392,309.57 in federal emergency rental assistance (Round 2) for Duval County through Sept 2025
• $162,000 from Jax Rec & Environmental Land Acquisition fund for New Town Success Zone park at Edward Waters University
• $500,000 forgivable loan from NW Jacksonville Economic Development Fund for First Coast No More Homeless Pets facility renovation at 6817 Norwood Ave
• Brownfield designations at 7893 Hogan Settlement Rd (300+ unit residential) and 1959 Kings Ave (mixed-use)

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will vote on amendments to the Downtown Investment Authority code, including requiring a 2/3 council vote for certain incentive packages. Other items include appropriations for drainage improvements and a septic tank phase-out project, along with multiple board appointments. Several agenda items have been deferred or withdrawn at the request of various bodies.

• Amendment to DIA code (2023-071610) requiring 2/3 council vote for incentives and codifying Downtown Economic Development Fund
• Appropriation of $880,606.82 for underdrain improvements on Hanson Drive, Brookmont Avenue, and Big Fishweir Creek restoration
• Appropriation of $750,000 from FDEP for Christobel Septic Tank Phase-Out project design and permitting
• Deferral of ordinance (2023-03071) amending Jax Police & Fire Pension Board charter
• Appointment of Norman Hofheimer to Jacksonville Aviation Authority (2023-072915)

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission will review the status of safety markers, discuss the shoal formation issue, receive updates on study and analysis progress, and consider goals for shoal formation. The meeting also includes public comment and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Safety Markers Status
• Shoal Formation Issue
• Study & Analysis Status
• Shoal Formation Goals

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The FIND Subcommittee of the Jacksonville Waterways Commission will review potential 2024 FIND projects and then prioritize and rank them. This meeting is a preliminary discussion to decide which projects to advance. Public comment will be accepted.

• Review of potential 2024 FIND projects
• Prioritization and ranking of those projects

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider a substitute ordinance that rewrites the city's Procurement Code, replacing multiple parts to modernize and improve efficiency. The committee will also take up a new Homelessness Initiatives Special Revenue Fund with $1 million in appropriations, a $7.14 million JTA budget amendment, and a $785,760 appropriation for Downtown Preservation loans to Regions Bank. Several items on the agenda have been deferred at the request of various parties.

• Procurement Code overhaul (2023-00201) replaces seven parts of Chapter 126 to modernize city purchasing and add provisions for ethics, a procurement awards committee, ex-offender program, Buy American program, and bid protests
• Homelessness Initiatives Special Revenue Fund (2023-067111) established with $1 million from Council President's contingency and Mayor's Task Force accounts to provide up to $1,500 per year to individuals at risk of homelessness
• JTA FY 2021-22 budget amendment (2023-05625) increases operating budget by $7,139,991 across bus, connection, Skyway, ferry, and general fund accounts
• Downtown Preservation & Revitalization Program (2023-066910) approves $785,760 for forgivable loans to Regions Bank, amended from $585,760 with fiscal year correction
• Interlocal agreement with St. Johns County (2023-06689) assigns maintenance and repair of Race Track Road portions in both jurisdictions to the county

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee holds public hearings and considers up to 13 items, including a large-scale comprehensive plan revision at 0 Garden St (101.87 acres from agriculture to light industrial) and a PUD for a recreational vehicle park at Noroad with conflicting planning recommendations. Several other rezonings, FLUM amendments, and a road frontage waiver are also on the agenda, with many continued to November.

• Large-scale FLUM revision at 0 Garden St (101.87 acres) from AGR-III to LI; Planning Department recommends approval, Planning Commission denies
• Rezoning to PUD for Noroad Motorhome Resort on 37.86 acres at Noroad/103rd St/Connie Jean Rd; conflicting recommendations, with traffic study condition
• Rezoning at 5711 Richard St (1.01 acres) from CCG-1 to PUD for commercial uses; PD and PC deny, revised exhibits attached
• FLUM amendment and rezoning at 4915 San Pablo Rd S (12.95 acres) from CGC to RPI and PUD for multi-family and commercial uses; continued
• Road frontage waiver at 0 Merrill Rd (43.34 acres) from 64 ft to 0 ft in PBF-2; continued

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee meeting scheduled for October 17, 2023, contains no specific legislative or land use items in the provided document. The text consists of procedural information regarding the meeting time, location, and committee members.

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee will discuss a substitute ordinance to repeal and replace large portions of the city's procurement code, aiming to modernize and increase efficiency. The committee will also consider a $7.1 million budget increase for JTA, updates to floodplain management regulations, and several road closures. Many items have been deferred or approved in other committees, with public hearings scheduled.

• Substitute ordinance to replace procurement code with new sections on ethics, a procurement awards committee, and Buy American program
• JTA FY 2021/22 budget increase of $7,139,991 for bus, Skyway, ferry, and general fund operations
• Amendments to floodplain management code to maintain National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System ratings
• Interlocal agreement with St. Johns County for maintenance of Race Track Road portions in Duval County
• Closure of portions of Asland Road and Oak/Maple/Cedar Streets for residential development

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee will consider amendments to a major overhaul of the city's procurement code, a new $1 million homelessness fund, and several appropriations for downtown loans, historic preservation, and police equipment. Several agenda items are deferred or withdrawn, including rental assistance and naming ordinances.

• Major overhaul of city procurement code (2023-00201) with amendments to modernize and add transparency provisions
• Appropriation of $1,000,000 to create a Homelessness Initiatives Special Revenue Fund (2023-067110)
• Appropriation of $585,760 for Downtown Preservation and Revitalization Program loans to Regions Bank (2023-06699)
• Appropriation of $200,000 for Historic Stanton School building rehabilitation (2023-06104)
• Appropriation of $137,000 from Law Enforcement Trust Fund for JSO equipment including two UTVs and a Real Time Crime Center workstation (2023-067711)

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will consider a comprehensive rewrite of the city's procurement code, a $1 million homelessness prevention fund, updates to floodplain management rules, and several board appointments. Several items are deferred or withdrawn at the request of sponsors or boards.

• 2023-00201: Substitute ordinance to repeal and replace large portions of the Procurement Code, adding sections on ethics, transparency, ex-offender program, Buy American, and bid protests.
• 2023-06719: Ordinance establishing a $1,000,000 Homelessness Initiatives Special Revenue Fund ($500,000 from Council President's contingency, $500,000 from Mayor's Task Force contingency) for one-time payments up to $1,500 to those at risk of homelessness.
• 2023-06154: Ordinance amending Floodplain Management code to incorporate state recommendations for maintaining National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System ratings and moving building code elevation requirements to the Land Development Procedures Manual.
• 2023-06305: Resolution confirming Mayor's appointment of Erin L. Abney as Chief of the Current Planning Division.
• 2023-067610: Ordinance confirming Mayor's appointment of Michael Bricker as Chief of Animal Care & Protective Services, waiving the bachelor's degree requirement.

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission will review two proposed amendments to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. The larger proposal involves rezoning approximately 11,047 acres along several major corridors from Agricultural Rural to Mixed-Use Suburban. The second is a small-scale amendment at 8533 Malaga Ave and 3700 Collins Rd from Low Density Residential to Recreation and Open Space. The commission also will hear presentations from FDEP, JEA on a consent use permit, and USS Orleck, plus a status report on the St. Johns River.

• ORD transmitting large-scale FLUM revision on 11,047± acres at multiple parcels (Coconut Palm Pkwy, J. Turner Butler Blvd, Kiwi Palm Ct, 20 Mile Rd N, Philips Hwy, Rosewater Ln, San Pablo Rd etc.) from AGR to MU (L-5861-23A)
• ORD adopting small-scale FLUM amendment at 8533 Malaga Ave & 3700 Collins Rd (3.94± acres) from LDR to ROS for The Rudder Club of Jacksonville (L-5849-23C)
• Presentation from Florida Department of Environmental Protection by Kathryn Craver
• JEA Consent Use Permit presentation by Kurtis Wilson
• USS Orleck upcoming educational & entertainment series presentation

Finance Committee

The Jacksonville Finance Committee agenda lists budget amendments, contract extensions, and property acquisitions for review. Several items are deferred at the request of the administration or developers, while others have already been approved or substituted by prior committee votes. These items affect city procurement rules, pension board structure, housing assistance, transit operations, and local infrastructure projects.

• Appropriate $2,392,309.57 in Emergency Rental Assistance grant funds through 9/30/25
• Amend JTA FY 21-22 budget to add $7,139,991 for bus, connection, skyway, ferry, and general fund operations
• Approve $180,000 settlement to acquire 281 King St for the McCoy’s Creek Restoration Project
• Amend JEA FY 22-23 budget to add $2,932,000 in debt-funded capital projects for the District Energy System
• Authorize litigation against Florida PACE Funding Agency for unapproved operations in the city

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Jacksonville Land Use & Zoning Committee will hold public hearings on several rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment proposals. Many items on the agenda have been deferred to later meetings. Active items include rezonings at 5711 Richard Street, 4915 San Pablo Road South, and 2563 County Dock Road, as well as a large-scale revision to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan for 0 Yellow Water Road.

• Rezoning from CCG-1 to PUD at 5711 Richard Street (1.01± acres) for commercial uses – Southside Euro LLC
• Small-scale FLUM amendment at 4915 San Pablo Road South (12.95± acres) from CGC to RPI – Steinemann San Pablo, LLC
• Rezoning at 4915 San Pablo Road South from PUD to PUD for multi-family residential and commercial uses – Steinemann San Pablo, LLC
• Rezoning from RR-Acre to RLD-70 at 2563 County Dock Road and 2573 & 2629 Loretto Road (10.34± acres) – RCBF Properties, LLC
• Large-scale FLUM revision for 0 Yellow Water Road (37.33± acres) from AGR in Rural Development Area to LDR in Suburban Development Area – John Benton, Trustee

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee is holding an agenda meeting on October 3, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural information (member list, staff, location) and no specific ordinances, rezonings, or other items for discussion or decision.

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee will hear an FDOT project update and consider a settlement to buy 281 King Street for the McCoy's Creek Restoration Project at $180,000. Several major items are deferred, including a procurement code overhaul and emergency rental assistance funding. A public hearing is scheduled for an honorary street designation with proposed amendments.

• Settlement agreement to acquire 281 King St for McCoy's Creek Restoration at $180,000 in lieu of eminent domain
• Public hearing on honorary street designation for Rev. Dr. Andrew Brooker Coleman Jr. on Moncrief Road with amendments to correct name and street names
• Ordinance to amend JEA FY 22-23 budget (2023-06199)
• Deferred: Major overhaul of Procurement Code (2023-00201) and $2.39M emergency rental assistance (2023-04412)
• Deferred: Floodplain management code amendments (2023-06157) and building/marina naming ordinances

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee is considering amendments to a major rewrite of Jacksonville's procurement code, which aims to modernize rules and add provisions for ethics, transparency, a Buy American program, and small business programs. Other agenda items include an emergency declaration to stop Florida PACE Funding Agency operations, floodplain management code updates, and adjustments to voting precinct boundaries. Several items are marked for deferral or amendment, including $2.39 million in emergency rental assistance funds and a building naming resolution.

• Comprehensive rewrite of procurement code (2023-00201) with amendments adding ethics and transparency provisions
• Emergency ordinance to stop Florida PACE Funding Agency operations in Jacksonville (2023-06126)
• Amendments to floodplain management code to maintain FEMA Community Rating System rating (2023-06159)
• Appropriation of $2,392,309.57 for emergency rental assistance through 2025 (2023-04413, deferred)
• Revision of voting precincts, reducing from 186 to 161 polling locations (2023-06148, amended)

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will vote on proposed changes to voting precinct boundaries and polling places in response to a lawsuit against the Duval County Supervisor of Elections, reducing the total number of precincts from 186 to 161. The committee also considers authorizing litigation against Florida PACE Funding Agency for operating without city authorization, amending code enforcement citation procedures to eliminate certified mail requirements, and establishing an honorary street designation for Rev. Andrew Brooker Coleman on Moncrief Road. Several items on the agenda have been deferred or withdrawn, including a major procurement code overhaul and a floodplain management code update.

• Voting precinct boundaries revised, reducing from 186 to 161 polling places, with a new location for precinct 1302 at Rivertown Church (3044 San Pablo Rd. S.) and renaming precinct 1303.
• Ordinance authorizing the Office of General Counsel to initiate litigation against Florida PACE Funding Agency for operating without city authorization, declared a public health, safety, and welfare emergency.
• Amendment to code enforcement citations (Ch. 609) to eliminate the requirement to mail citations by certified mail, return receipt requested.
• Honorary street designation for Rev. Andrew Brooker Coleman on Moncrief Road from Voorhies Road to Meharry Avenue, waiving the 10-year residency requirement within 5 miles.
• Confirmations of mayoral appointments: Alex Alston as Chief of Sports & Entertainment, Nina Sickler as Director of Public Works, Steven D. Long Jr. as Public Works Operations Director, and Audrey Gibson as Chief of Grants & Contract Compliance.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss amendments to affordable housing rules that extend development deadlines and prioritize small non-profits. The committee will also consider amendments to several budget bills, including $40 million for indigent health care, $9 million for public service grants, and $46.9 million for Kids Hope Alliance. Many items on the agenda were withdrawn or deferred.

• Amendment to allow time extensions for affordable housing development and clarify eligibility for small non-profits (2023-04987)
• Amendment to adopt FY2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan with net project funds of $332,208,864 (2023-05058)
• Amendment to authorize $40,000,000 indigent health care agreement with Shands Jacksonville Medical Center (2023-05069)
• Appropriation of $9,000,000 for public service grants (2023-050912)
• Appropriation of $46,968,032 for Kids Hope Alliance (2023-051113)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will hold public hearings on several rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment requests. Key items include a large-scale revision to transmit 101.87 acres at 0 Garden St from agriculture to light industrial, and rezonings for RV parks at Noroad and Brandy Branch Road. The committee will also consider a rezoning for a commercial and multi-family project at 2220 Oak St.

• Large-scale FLUM revision at 0 Garden St (101.87 acres) from AGR-III to LI, to be transmitted to state agencies
• Rezoning at 0 Brandy Branch Rd (39.31 acres) from PUD to PUD for Baldwin RV Park (RV, single-family, agriculture)
• Rezoning at 0 Noroad (37.86 acres) to PUD for Noroad Motorhome Resort (RV park)
• Rezoning at 2220 Oak St (0.89 acres) from PUD to PUD for Roost PUD (commercial and multi-family)
• Waiver of minimum road frontage from 64 ft to 0 ft at 0 Merrill Rd for Lakefront Church Property LLC

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee will consider an amendment to extend the discount rate for city employees parking in city-owned lots beyond its current sunset, potentially making it permanent. The committee also holds a public hearing on officially renaming 'Racetrack Road' to 'Race Track Road' and votes on multiple infrastructure appropriations, including a $1.458M shared-use path at UNF, a $1.355M traffic signal at Philips Highway and Wells Creek Parkway, and $450,000 for traffic calming on St. Johns Avenue. Several items are deferred at the administration's request, including a major procurement code overhaul and a $2.39M rental assistance appropriation.

• Amendment to strike sunset date of employee parking discount in city lots, making it permanent (2023-05523)
• Appropriation of $1,458,000 from mobility fees for a new shared-use bike and pedestrian path at UNF (2023-05599)
• Appropriation of $1,355,761.90 for traffic signalization improvements at Philips Highway and Wells Creek Parkway (2023-056812)
• Agreement to pay FDOT $450,000 for traffic calming improvements on St. Johns Avenue (2023-056511)
• Public hearing on renaming 'Racetrack Road' to 'Race Track Road' and requiring compliance by 12/31/24 (2023-05544)

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee is considering amendments to the affordable housing disposition ordinance to extend development deadlines and allow two-year extensions for good cause. Several appropriation items are on the agenda, including $2.39 million for emergency rental assistance and $1.46 million for a UNF bike path. The committee also deferred a major procurement code overhaul and other items at the request of administration or developer.

• Amendment to affordable housing disposition ordinance extending development timeline to 3 years and allowing 2-year extension (2023-04984)
• Deferral of comprehensive procurement code overhaul (2023-00201)
• Appropriation of $2,392,309.57 in emergency rental assistance grant funds (2023-04413)
• Appropriation of $1,458,000 for UNF campus bicycle improvements (2023-05599)
• Approval of FEMA grant for generator replacement at DOH building, modified to $603,440 (2023-05566)

Rules Committee

The Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee will consider an amendment to affordable housing disposition rules that extends development deadlines to three years and limits initial donations to small non-profits. Other items include deferrals of a major procurement code overhaul, police and fire pension board changes, and a sheriff's security plan. The committee will also discuss a grant amendment for Mayport Waterfront Inc. authorizing $98,000 in advance payments and a proposed tobacco ban in city parks.

• Amendment to affordable housing disposition (2023-04986): extends development deadline to 3 years, limits first 30 days of donation to small non-profits, adds extension and reverter provisions
• Procurement code rewrite (2023-00202) deferred at request of administration
• Police and fire pension board charter amendment (2023-03073) deferred at request of board
• Sheriff's security plan for City Hall and public buildings (2023-04454) deferred at request of CM Pittman
• Mayport Waterfront grant amendment (2023-05618): authorizes two advance payments totaling $98,000, extends contract to 9/30/24

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission is meeting to discuss several ordinances and subcommittee appointments. Key items include a major update to the city's floodplain management code to maintain National Flood Insurance Program ratings, a $180,000 property acquisition for McCoy's Creek restoration via eminent domain settlement, and a $98,000 grant amendment for Mayport Waterfront Inc. The commission will also select subcommittee members for the Find Grant, St. Johns River shoaling, and St. Johns River Accord.

• Floodplain management code overhaul (Ord 2023-0615) to update elevation requirements, definitions, and flood-resistant development standards
• Settlement agreement to acquire 281 King St for $180,000 for McCoy's Creek restoration (Ord 2023-0604)
• First amendment to Mayport Waterfront Inc. grant: extend term to Sept 2024 and authorize advance payments of $62,000 and $36,000 (Ord 2023-0561)
• Small-scale FLUM amendment at 0 & 1010 Mill Creek Rd: 4.24 acres from CGC to MDR (Ord 2023-0537, District 1)
• Discussion and selection of subcommittee members for Find Grant, St. Johns River shoaling, and St. Johns River Accord

Land Use & Zoning Committee

This is a procedural meeting agenda for the Jacksonville Land Use & Zoning Committee on September 6, 2023. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and a list of members and staff, with no specific ordinances, rezonings, or public hearings detailed.

Finance Committee

The committee will hear a presentation on the proposed Procurement Code rewrite (Bill 2023-20) and the quarterly financial report. Members will vote on several appropriations: $1,710,000 for fire rescue heavy equipment, $350,000 for the Jacksonville Arboretum sewer connection, and $1,696,404 in drainage project reallocations. They will also consider approving a service agreement with St. Johns River Taxi, LLC that includes a $120,000 annual city contribution.

• Presentation on Procurement Bill 2023-20 and quarterly summary report
• Appropriation of $1,710,000 for JFRD heavy equipment trucks and trailers (2023-04878)
• Transfer of $350,000 from Neighborhood Enhancement Trust for Arboretum restroom sewer connection (2023-04889)
• Approval of operating services agreement with St. Johns River Taxi, LLC at $120,000 annual city contribution (2023-049010)
• Reallocation of $1,696,404 for drainage projects on Woolery Dr, Emerald Trail, Harlow Blvd, Ingleside Ave, Irving Scott Dr, and Ortega Blvd (2023-049111)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will hold continued public hearings on multiple rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment requests. Items include a large-scale revision of the 2045 comprehensive plan for 101.87 acres at 0 Garden St from agricultural to light industrial, and several small-scale plan amendments and rezoning applications for properties across the city. The committee may also vote on substitute, defer, or move certain items as indicated.

• Large-scale FLUM amendment for 101.87 acres at 0 Garden St from AGR-III to LI (item 2023-02577)
• Rezoning at 5711 Richard St from CCG-1 to PUD for commercial uses (item 2022-03931)
• Rezoning at 4915 San Pablo Rd S from PUD to PUD for multi-family and commercial (item 2022-08893)
• Rezoning at 0 Merrill Rd from PBF-2 to RMD-A for 43.34 acres (item 2023-032810), with a companion road frontage waiver (item 2023-032911)
• Rezoning at 0, 3025, 3101 & 3111 Percy Rd from RR-Acre and AGR to RLD-40 for 46.67 acres with conflicting recommendations (item 2023-039716)

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee is reviewing several items including a major update to the City's Procurement Code. Other discussions involve funding for heavy equipment, drainage system rehabilitation, and various street naming or designation requests.

• Procurement Code modernization (Item 2023-00201)
• $2,392,309.57 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds (Item 2023-04412)
• $1,710,000.00 for heavy equipment trucks and trailers (Item 2023-04874)
• $350,000.00 transfer for Jax Arboretum-Restroom Sewer Connection (Item 2023-04885)
• $1,696,404.03 for various drainage system rehab projects (Item 2023-04917)

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee will consider a wide range of items, including a major rewrite of the city’s Procurement Code, an extension of a redevelopment agreement, and several funding appropriations. The procurement code amendment is being deferred at the administration’s request. Other items such as heavy‑equipment purchases, drainage improvements, and a lease for the Florida Blue Building are slated for amendment or approval.

• ORD-MC to repeal and replace multiple parts of the Jacksonville Procurement Code (2023-00201) – DEFERRED
• ORD to extend Axis Hotels redevelopment deadline to 9/30/23 (2023-03452) – DEFERRED
• ORD appropriating $1,710,000 (including $855,000 grant and $855,000 city match) for heavy equipment trucks and trailers (2023-04875) – AMEND
• ORD transferring $350,000 from the Neighborhood Enhancement Trust to the Jax Arboretum restroom sewer connection project (2023-04886) – AMEND
• ORD appropriating $1,696,404.03 for six drainage system rehabilitation projects (2023-04918) – AMEND

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee meets to consider a direct contract with St. Johns River Taxi for operating and marketing services through 2028, with a $120,000 annual city contribution. Also on the agenda are amendments to adult entertainment performer ID requirements and council rules on leadership elections. Several items, including the Springfield Lofts redevelopment and a major procurement code overhaul, are recommended for deferral.

• St. Johns River Taxi operating agreement (2023-0490) with $120K annual city contribution and $600 monthly to Metropolitan Park fund
• Springfield Lofts redevelopment (2022-07971) with $1.5M grant and $1.5M loan at 1341 Pearl St – deferred
• Procurement code overhaul (2023-00202) to modernize city purchasing – deferred
• Adult entertainment code amendment (2023-0497) removing performer stage name and location requirements
• Council rules amendment (2023-0489) setting March 10 as earliest date for leadership election pledges

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting to address Hurricane Idalia. Mayor Deegan will present a declaration of emergency, followed by council member questions. No other business is scheduled.

• Mayor Deegan's declaration of emergency presentation
• Council-only Q&A session

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on strategic priorities, special council contingency requests, council auditor amendments, and budget amendments for the fiscal year. The meeting also includes a wrap-up session for further discussions on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and rescheduled departments. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed in the agenda.

• Strategic Priorities
• Special Council Contingency/Enhancement Requests
• Council Auditor Amendments
• Budget Amendments
• Wrap-Up including CIP and rescheduled departments

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

The Jacksonville Finance Committee is conducting a budget hearing for the upcoming fiscal year. Department heads will present their proposed budgets, including Employee Services, Planning & Development, Kids Hope Alliance, and Public Works. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Employee Services (including Group Health & Wellness Program) - 30 minutes
• Planning & Development Department (including Concurrency Management) - 60 minutes
• Building Inspection (excluding Fire Inspection) - 45 minutes
• Kids Hope Alliance - 120 minutes
• Public Works Department (includes Solid Waste, Stormwater & Public Buildings) - 120 minutes

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

The Finance Committee holds a budget hearing to review a debt affordability presentation from the Finance Department and discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Debt Management Fund. No votes are scheduled; the session is informational and procedural.

• Debt affordability presentation by Finance Department (45 minutes)
• CIP/Debt Management Fund discussion (375 minutes)

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

The Jacksonville Finance Committee will hold a budget hearing to review the FY 2023‑2024 budget. Committee members will hear presentations from various city agencies and authorities, including transportation, downtown development, and housing finance. The agenda allocates specific time blocks for each item and notes that additional items may be added by the Chair.

• JAA/CIP – 45 minutes
• JTA/CIP – 45 minutes (covers 5-Year Road Program, Local Option 1/2 Cent Transportation Tax, & Local Option Gas Tax)
• Downtown Vision Inc. – 15 minutes
• Downtown Investment Authority – 45 minutes (includes Public Parking)
• Housing Finance Authority – 15 minutes

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

The Finance Committee is holding a budget hearing to review proposed budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. They will hear presentations from the Tax Collector, Supervisor of Elections, Courts, Public Defender, State Attorney, Parks, City Venues, and other departments. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda, only scheduled time slots.

• Tax Collector budget review (30 minutes)
• Supervisor of Elections budget review (30 minutes)
• Courts and related subfunds (General Fund, Courthouse Trust Fund, Teen Court, Consolidated $65 Court Fines Subfund, Technology Subfund)
• Parks, Recreation & Community Services budget review (120 minutes)
• City Venues budget review including ASM (60 minutes)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The August 15, 2023 meeting of the Jacksonville Land Use & Zoning Committee is listed as a final agenda, but contains only procedural boilerplate such as the roster of members and staff, with no specific items, ordinances, or public hearings described.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider several appropriations and ordinances, including a $2.1 million land purchase for a new marine fire station and a $3.7 million allocation for the Shipyards West project. Several items are deferred, including a major procurement code overhaul and a $1.5 million development loan for Springfield Lofts. The committee will also receive updates on the city's annual audit and procurement bill 2023-20.

• $2.1M land purchase for Marine Fire Station #68 at 10562 Scott Mill Rd
• $3.7M appropriation from Downtown Northbank CRA for Shipyards West project
• $1.7M for heavy equipment trucks and trailers for JFRD (state grant match)
• $1.5M development loan for Springfield Lofts redevelopment (deferred)
• Procurement code overhaul (deferred)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Jacksonville Land Use & Zoning Committee met on August 15, 2023 to consider a series of rezoning proposals. It approved the mixed‑use rezoning of 1300 Hendricks Avenue (3.45 acres) with a 17‑0 vote. The committee denied rezoning requests for 0 Soutel Drive, 8385 Ramona Boulevard, and 2563 County Dock Road. It also transmitted a large‑scale revision to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan for the Garden Street area to state agencies for review.

• 1300 Hendricks Ave rezoning to mixed‑use PUD – approved 17‑0 (Luz PH 6‑0)
• 0 Soutel Dr rezoning denied – CO vote 17‑0 to deny
• 8385 Ramona Blvd rezoning for industrial warehousing denied – PD & PC Deny
• 2563 County Dock Rd rezoning to RLD‑70 denied – SE CPAC Deny
• Large‑scale FLUM 2045 plan revision at 0 Garden St transmitted to state agencies

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee will consider several appropriations and contracts, including a $2.1 million land purchase for a new marine fire station at 10562 Scott Mill Road. Other items include an amended $863,280 grant for Hurricane Ian recovery, a $1.71 million appropriation for heavy equipment trucks for JFRD, and a contract with St. Johns River Taxi LLC for river taxi operations. A major overhaul of the city's procurement code has been deferred at the administration's request.

• Approve $2.1M purchase of 3.27-acre parcel at 10562 Scott Mill Rd for new Marine Fire Station #68, with intent to rezone to PUD
• Amend Hurricane Ian & Nicole recovery grant appropriation from $418,750 to $863,280 from FDEP
• Appropriate $1.71M ($855K grant + $855K city match) for heavy equipment trucks and trailers for JFRD
• Authorize direct contract with St. Johns River Taxi LLC for river taxi operating and marketing services
• Transfer $350,000 from Neighborhood Enhancement Trust to Arboretum restroom sewer connection project

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee will discuss several items including a $2.2 million appropriation to buy land for a new marine fire station at 10562 Scott Mill Road, a $2.39 million emergency rental assistance grant, and an amendment increasing hurricane recovery funding to $863,280. Also on the agenda is a proposed ordinance requiring ice cream truck operators to be fingerprinted, and a $500,000 expenditure for walking trails and lighting at Fort Family Regional Park. Several items, including a major procurement code overhaul, are deferred at the request of the administration or developer.

• Appropriation of $2,200,000 to purchase 3.27 acres at 10562 Scott Mill Rd for Marine Fire Station #68
• Reallocated $2,392,309.57 in Emergency Rental Assistance funds to provide rent/utility aid through 9/25/25
• Amendment increasing FDEP hurricane recovery grant from $418,750 to $863,280 for Duval County Ian/Nicole recovery
• Proposed ordinance to require fingerprinting for ice cream truck operator permits and renewals
• Expenditure of $500,000 from Parks Trust Fund for walking trails and lighting at Fort Family Regional Park at Baymeadows

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will hear a presentation on Procurement Bill 2023-20, a comprehensive rewrite of the city's procurement code. The agenda also includes votes on several appointments and ordinance amendments, though many items are deferred. Key actions include requiring fingerprinting for ice cream truck permits and confirming the appointment of a new Housing and Community Development chief.

• Presentation on Procurement Bill 2023-20, a wide-ranging rewrite of the city's procurement code
• Ordinance requiring fingerprinting for ice cream truck operator permits and renewals
• Appointment of Travis Jeffrey as Chief of the Housing and Community Development Division (waiving degree requirement)
• Appointment of Andre Ayoub as Division Chief of Emergency Preparedness in Fire & Rescue
• Ordinance amending Sheriff's powers and duties to create a Council Security Officer and require a security plan for city buildings

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

The Jacksonville Finance Committee is holding a budget hearing to review proposed FY 2023-2024 budgets from several city departments. Departments presenting include Public Libraries, Information Technologies, Fleet Management, and others. The meeting is part of the annual budget process; no votes are recorded in the agenda.

• Public Libraries department budget presentation (75 minutes)
• Information Technologies Division budget presentation (75 minutes)
• Fleet Management budget presentation (60 minutes)
• General Employees & Correctional Officers Pension Plans and Police & Fire Pension Fund presentations
• Emergency Contingency budget discussion (10 minutes)

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

The Finance Committee holds a budget hearing to review the proposed FY 2023-24 budget. Presentations will cover the administration's budget overview (including Public Service Grants), the Property Appraiser, Fire & Rescue (including fire inspections and the Opioid Settlement Fund), the Office of the Sheriff, City Council, Tourist Development Council, and General Counsel. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and presentation session.

• Budget overview with 165 minutes allocated, including Public Service Grants
• Fire & Rescue department presentation covering fire inspections and Opioid Settlement Fund
• Office of the Sheriff presentation with 120 minutes allocated
• Property Appraiser presentation
• Tourist Development Council presentation

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The agenda for the August 1, 2023 meeting lists only committee members and staff. No ordinances, rezonings, or other substantive items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

• No specific items listed on agenda.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider an ordinance authorizing up to $235 million in special revenue and refunding bonds for capital improvements, as recommended by the auditor. The meeting also includes three smaller appropriations: $975,000 for fleet repair budget shortfalls, $75,000 for shoaling warning signage on the St. Johns River, and $25,000 for First Coast Crime Stoppers. Several other items on the agenda have been deferred to future meetings at the request of various parties.

• Ord authorizing up to $235M in special revenue and refunding bonds for capital projects (auditor amendment raises cap from $180M)
• Ord appropriating $975,000 from fleet management accounts to cover sublet repair budget shortfalls
• Ord appropriating $75,000 from Florida Inland Navigation District for boat warning signage on shoaling area near Reed Island
• Ord appropriating $25,000 from Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund for First Coast Crime Stoppers drug and crime prevention programs

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will consider multiple rezoning applications and an ordinance to clarify definitions for 'lot of record' and 'infill lot' to facilitate residential infill development. Several items have been continued from previous meetings and are scheduled for public hearings and possible votes. The committee will also vote on an amendment and condition for a proposed 100-townhome PUD on Livingston Road.

• Rezoning at 4046, 4048, 4112 Livingston Rd and 0, 4094 Hardy Dr from RLD-60 to PUD for up to 100 townhomes with traffic calming condition.
• Ordinance to amend definitions of 'lot of record' and add 'infill lot' in zoning code to streamline residential infill development.
• Rezoning at 0 Merrill Rd from PBF-2 to RMD-A for residential development, with a companion waiver of minimum road frontage.
• Rezoning at 1300 Hendricks Ave from PUD to PUD to permit mixed-use development.
• Rezoning at 0 Soutel Dr from CO to CCG-2 (0.09 acres) for commercial use.

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee will discuss a zoning code amendment to allow detached townhomes in medium-density residential zones, with a proposed amendment for parking standards. Other items include a major procurement code overhaul (deferred), hurricane recovery funding (deferred), and a land purchase for a new marine fire station (deferred). The committee will also consider a fleet management budget reallocation and emergency rental assistance funding.

• Zoning code amendment to add detached townhomes as a permitted use in RMD zones (2023-03472, amended)
• Appropriation of $418,750 from FDEP for Hurricane Ian & Nicole recovery (2023-03723, deferred)
• Appropriation of $2,200,000 for land purchase at 10562 Scott Mill Rd for Marine Fire Station #68 (2023-03734, deferred)
• Fleet management budget reallocation of $975,000 to cover sublet repairs (2023-04005, approved)
• Emergency Rental Assistance funding of $2,392,309.57 from U.S. Treasury (2023-04417, second reading)

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee will vote on several appropriations, including $3.7 million for the Downtown Northbank Shipyards West CRA project and $2.39 million for emergency rental assistance. It will also consider an ordinance requiring fingerprinting for ice cream truck permits and the confirmation of Albert J. Ferraro Jr. as Director of the Neighborhoods Department. Multiple items have been deferred, including a major procurement code overhaul and a $2.1 million land purchase for a new marine fire station.

• $3,714,053.79 appropriation from Northbank CRA trust fund for Shipyards West construction
• $2,392,309.57 reallocated emergency rental assistance grant for rent and utility aid through Sept 2025
• $1,077,047.72 for Ed Ball Hearing Room and restroom improvements
• Ordinance requiring fingerprinting for ice cream truck operator permits and renewals
• Confirmation of Albert J. Ferraro Jr. as Director of the Neighborhoods Department

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee is reviewing several items, including a proposed bond issuance of up to $235 million (increased from $180 million by auditor amendment) to finance capital improvements and refund outstanding bonds. Other business includes a $25,000 appropriation to First Coast Crime Stoppers and multiple appointments. Several major items, including a comprehensive rewrite of the city procurement code, are deferred.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $235M in Special Revenue & Refunding Bonds for capital equipment and improvements, with waiver of competitive sale requirement
• Appropriation of $25,000 from Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund to First Coast Crime Stoppers for drug treatment and crime prevention programs
• Major rewrite of city Procurement Code (deferred at request of administration)
• Ordinance requiring fingerprinting for ice cream truck operator permits (second reading)
• Confirmation of Edward Randolph as Economic Development Officer

Land Use & Zoning Committee

This is a preliminary agenda for the Jacksonville Land Use & Zoning Committee meeting on July 18, 2023. No specific items, ordinances, or public hearings are listed in the provided text. The agenda appears to be procedural boilerplate with only committee membership and staff information.

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee holds public hearings on several rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment requests. A vote is expected on a 39.31-acre site rezoning near Baldwin to permit an RV park, single-family homes, and agriculture, with conditions including a sidewalk and traffic study. Other items include a rezoning for up to 100 townhomes on Livingston Road and a mixed-use PUD at 1300 Hendricks Avenue.

• Rezoning at 0 Brandy Branch Rd (39.31 acres) from PUD to PUD for Baldwin RV Park, with conditions for sidewalk and traffic study
• Rezoning at 4046-4112 Livingston Rd (11.49 acres) from RLD-60 to PUD for up to 100 townhomes
• Rezoning at 1300 Hendricks Ave (3.45 acres) from PUD to PUD for mixed-use development
• Ordinance to amend definitions of 'lot of record' and 'infill lot' for residential infill development
• Rezoning at 4915 San Pablo Rd S (12.95 acres) from PUD to PUD for multi-family and commercial uses

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The committee will consider an amended ordinance appropriating $473,303.25, including a FEMA grant and city match, for design of a new hurricane safe room for first responders. Several items are deferred, including a major procurement code overhaul and a detached townhome zoning change. The committee also takes up a resolution supporting FDOT's 5th Street Bridge replacement as a local agency project.

• Amend ordinance for $473,303.25 safe room design (FEMA grant and city match)
• Defer procurement code rewrite (2023-00201)
• Defer detached townhomes zoning amendment (2023-03472)
• Approve $384,000 acquisition of land adjacent to Norman Studios (2023-03766)
• Resolution on 5th Street Bridge replacement as local agency project (2023-04059)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several items including a $1.5 million redevelopment grant for Springfield Lofts, LLC and updates to the City's Procurement Code. Other discussed matters include funding for a new hurricane safe room, land acquisitions for fire stations, and various budget adjustments.

• $1,500,000 redevelopment completion grant and $1,500,000 loan for Springfield Lofts, LLC at 1341 Pearl St
• $473,303.25 for a new hurricane safe room design phase for first responders
• $2,100,000 for land acquisition at 10562 Scott Mill Rd for Marine Fire Station #68
• $384,000 for parcel acquisition adjacent to the Norman Studios Complex
• Updates to the City of Jacksonville Procurement Code regarding ethics and transparency

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee will consider an amended ordinance appropriating $473,303 from FEMA for design of a hurricane safe room for first responders, along with several other items including land purchases for a marine fire station and the Norman Studios complex. Several items on the agenda are marked for deferral at the request of council members or the administration.

• $473,303 for design phase of a first responder hurricane safe room (FEMA grant)
• $2.2 million for land acquisition for Marine Fire Station #68 at 10562 Scott Mill Rd
• $384,000 for two parcels adjacent to the Norman Studios complex
• $2,975.56 rent abatement for Florida Theatre Office Building licensees
• $3.7 million appropriation for Northbank Shipyards West CRA project

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will take up several items, including a $180 million bond issuance for capital equipment and improvements, a $25,000 donation to First Coast Crime Stoppers, and a resolution supporting FDOT's 5th Street Bridge replacement. Several major items, such as a $1.5 million redevelopment agreement for Springfield Lofts and a comprehensive procurement code overhaul, are marked for deferral at the request of various parties.

• 2023-04037: Ordinance authorizing up to $180 million in special revenue bonds for capital equipment and improvements
• 2023-04026: Ordinance appropriating $25,000 from the Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund to First Coast Crime Stoppers
• 2023-04058: Resolution requesting FDOT deliver the 5th Street Bridge replacement as a Local Agency Program project
• 2022-07971: Deferred - Amended redevelopment agreement and $1.5 million grant and loan for Springfield Lofts at 1341 Pearl Street
• 2023-00202: Deferred - Ordinance to modernize the city's procurement code

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee is meeting to consider several items, including approval of the Restore Endangered Historic Adaptable Buildings (REHAB) Special Revenue Fund, amendments to fleet vehicle purchasing rules, and various appropriations. The committee will also vote on a resolution regarding parking garage operations and a land purchase for a new marine fire station.

• Establishes the REHAB Special Revenue Fund for historic building grants up to $100,000
• Appropriates $87,575 from Air Pollution Tag Fee Fund for new ambient air monitoring analyzers
• Appropriates $281,321 for a fire safety house interactive learning center trailer and costume
• Appropriates $473,303 for design of a hurricane safe room for first responders
• Appropriates $2,200,000 to purchase 3.27 acres at 10562 Scott Mill Rd for Marine Fire Station #68

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will hold public hearings and may vote on several rezoning and plan amendment items, including a mixed-use PUD near downtown Springfield. Other items include a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment for 221 acres at Feagles Farm and a rezoning with a reduced townhome count on Morse Avenue. Several items are continued to the July 18 meeting.

• Springfield 7th Street East PUD at 0 & 27 E 7th St to allow commercial and multi-family residential, with amendment to PUD description
• Large-scale FLUM amendment for 9412 Feagles Farm Rd (221 acres) from LDR to CSV for community service vocational use
• Rezoning at 7878 Morse Ave for up to 50 townhome units (reduced from 55) with traffic calming and buffer conditions
• Rezoning at 0 N Zambito Rd for RLD-60 residential (38 acres) with revised legal description and acreage
• Rezoning at 5711 Richard St for commercial PUD (1.01 acres) continued to July 18

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The June 21, 2023 Land Use & Zoning Committee agenda is a preliminary agenda with no listed discussion items, ordinances, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be procedural only.

• No substantive agenda items are listed; the agenda is a preliminary boilerplate.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several items including a $1.5 million redevelopment grant for Springfield Lofts, LLC and a new fund for historic building restoration. The agenda also includes updates to the city's procurement code and an interlocal agreement regarding the Marketplace at Nocatee development.

• $1,500,000 redevelopment completion grant and $1,500,000 loan for 1341 Pearl St, 235 W 3rd St & 205 W 3rd St
• Interlocal agreement for Marketplace at Nocatee sales and property tax allocation
• Establishment of the Restore Endangered Historic Adaptable Buildings (REHAB) Special Revenue Fund
• $12,170,201.42 in continuation grant funding for housing initiatives
• Audit reports regarding Public Works construction vendors and JTA payroll

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee will discuss and likely vote on several ordinances, including an interlocal agreement with St. Johns County for the Marketplace at Nocatee development that allocates sales and property taxes, and sets police/fire response responsibilities. Other items include establishing a historic building rehabilitation grant fund, a procurement code overhaul, and continuation grants for housing programs (SHIP, CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, ESG) totaling over $30 million.

• Interlocal agreement with St. Johns County for the Marketplace at Nocatee, a grocer-anchored shopping center on the county line, allocating property and sales taxes and designating city police/fire for emergency response
• Creation of the Restore Endangered Historic Adaptable Buildings (REHAB) Special Revenue Fund to provide grants up to $100,000 for historic non-residential or mixed-use buildings outside downtown
• Ordinance rewriting the city's Procurement Code to modernize processes, add ethics/transparency provisions, and create a Buy American program
• Continuation grant of $12,170,201 for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program serving very low- to moderate-income families
• Continuation grants for CDBG ($10,332,520), HOME ($4,413,011), HOPWA ($3,028,862), and ESG ($572,658) programs for housing and homeless services

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee hears a presentation on redistricting, considers establishing the REHAB Special Revenue Fund for historic non-residential buildings with grants up to $100,000, and debates a bill to shift alcohol-related zoning exceptions from the Planning Commission to the City Council over the Planning Commission's denial. Several items are deferred, including a major procurement code overhaul and a $1.5M redevelopment loan for Springfield Lofts.

• Establishment of REHAB Special Revenue Fund for endangered historic buildings (grants up to $100,000)
• Bill to designate City Council as the quasi-judicial body for alcohol-related zoning exceptions (Planning Commission recommended denial)
• Amendments to Tree Commission duties and tree protection enforcement, including fine reduction policies
• Deferred: $1.5M redevelopment completion grant and $1.5M loan for Springfield Lofts at 1341 Pearl St, 235 W 3rd St, and 205 W 3rd St
• Deferred: Overhaul of Jacksonville's Procurement Code, including new ethics, Buy American, and ex-offender programs

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss multiple ordinances and appropriations. Items include a $5.1 million grant for the Duval County Shore Protection Project, the establishment of the Darby Community Development District (742 homes), and a street renaming near Atlantic Coast High School. The committee will also consider amendments to the procurement code and other routine matters.

• Appropriation of $5,107,956 from FDEP for Duval County Shore Protection Project
• Establishment of Darby Community Development District (408 acres, 742 residential units)
• Transfer of $1,066,334 from 5th Street Bridge to Jork Road Bridge project
• Renaming portion of R G Skinner Parkway to 'Stingray Parkway' and installing historic marker ($4,279.60)
• Creation of 'Restore Endangered Historic Adaptable Buildings Trust Fund' for historic building grants

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee holds public hearings and considers multiple rezoning requests, a comprehensive plan amendment, and a code clarification. Key items include a mixed-use PUD on Hendricks Avenue with conflicting recommendations, a Habitat for Humanity single-family rezoning, and a large-scale land-use change on Garden Street.

• Downtown Southbank Mixed-Use PUD rezoning at 1004 Hendricks Ave (1.01 acres) with conflicting recommendations and DDRB conditions
• Habitat for Humanity rezoning at 0 50th St E (1.98 acres) from RLD-60 to PUD for single-family homes
• Code amendment to define 'infill lot' and clarify 'lot of record' for residential zones
• Large-scale FLUM revision at 0 Garden St (101.87 acres) from AGR-III to LI
• Rezoning at 0 Hyatt Rd (14.35 acres) for multi-family PUD with PD and PC approval

Land Use & Zoning Committee

This meeting of the Land Use & Zoning Committee appears to be a procedural agenda meeting. No specific agenda items such as rezonings, ordinances, or public hearings are listed in the provided text.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several financial items, including infrastructure funding for bridges and shore protection. The agenda also includes proposed changes to the City's Procurement Code and various budget amendments.

• Redevelopment grant and loan of $1,500,000 each for Springfield Lofts, LLC at 1341 Pearl St
• Appropriation of $332,229.55 for Jacksonville Senior Services Program
• Appropriation of $1,066,334 from 5th St Bridge project to Jork Rd Bridge project
• Appropriation of $5,107,956.60 from FDEP for Duval County Shore Protection Project
• Adoption of an inventory list of 41 city-owned parcels for affordable housing

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee is considering multiple items including a deferred major procurement code overhaul, amendments to the affordable housing inventory list identifying 41 city-owned parcels for affordable housing, and five continuation grants for federal housing programs totaling over $30.5 million (SHIP, CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, ESG). Other items include an interlocal agreement with St. Johns County for the Nocatee Marketplace (deferred), a new trust fund for historic adaptable buildings, and appropriations for senior services and crime reduction. The committee is also scheduled to receive an update on the pedestrian and vehicle safety bill (Ord. 2022-574-E).

• Major procurement code overhaul (2023-00201) deferred at request of CM Cumber
• Appropriation of $332,229.55 in ARP Act grant funds for Jacksonville Senior Services Program
• Adoption of inventory list of 41 city-owned parcels deemed appropriate for affordable housing (2023-03085), amended to update council districts
• Appropriation of $12,170,201.42 for State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) grant to serve very low- to moderate-income families
• Interlocal agreement with St. Johns County for tax allocation and emergency services for Marketplace at Nocatee (2023-03147) deferred

Rules Committee

The Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee will consider a street renaming and historical marker near Atlantic Coast High School, an ordinance allowing interim and acting employees in the Sheriff's office to be compensated at a higher rate, and the creation of a permanent trust fund for restoring historic buildings. Several other items have been deferred or withdrawn, including a major procurement code overhaul and a redevelopment agreement for Springfield Lofts. The committee will also vote on appointments to the Waterways Commission and TRUE Commission.

• Authorize renaming part of R G Skinner Parkway to 'Stingray Parkway' and naming the bus loop 'Stingray Way' near Atlantic Coast High School (Item 2023-03179).
• Appropriate $4,279.60 ($3,779.60 from District 11 bond account and $500 private contribution) for a historical marker for Richard Green and Annie Eliza Skinner (Item 2023-03179).
• Ordinance to allow interim and acting employees in the Sheriff's office to be compensated at a higher rate for up to 90 days (Item 2023-03024).
• Substitute/rerefer ordinance creating a permanent 'Restore Endangered Historic Adaptable Buildings Trust Fund' (Item 2023-03168).
• Reappointment of Jill D. Haskell to the Jax Waterways Commission (Item 2023-031810).

City Council

This special meeting is solely for electing the President-Designate and Vice President-Designate for the 2023-2024 term. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Election of President-Designate 2023-2024
• Election of Vice President-Designate 2023-2024

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will hold public hearings and consider votes on several rezoning requests and a citywide ordinance to clarify definitions for 'lot of record' and 'infill lot' in residential zoning districts. Multiple items from prior meetings are continued or deferred to future dates.

• Ordinance to amend zoning code definitions for infill lots and lots of record (2023-015210)
• Withdrawal of request to reduce minimum road frontage at 13762, 13766, 13768 Mandarin Rd (2021-06561)
• Rezoning at 5711 Richard St from CCG-1 to PUD for commercial uses (2022-03932)
• Rezoning at 0 Reed Ave from RR-Acre to RLD-70 (2022-08563)
• Rezoning at 8728 & 8740 Normandy Blvd to RMD-D with companion administrative deviation (2023-016914 & 2023-017015)

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee will consider an emergency ordinance that appropriates $5.5 million for the Logistics Lane Road Extension and JEA sewer/water infrastructure, and authorizes a land sale of 330 acres at Cecil Commerce Center to Cosentino Industrial USA for an estimated $20.52 million. Other agenda items include a major procurement code overhaul (deferred), a reduction in minimum recycling requirements from 86% to 51% for construction and demolition debris facilities, and several second readings on community development districts and bridge projects.

• Emergency ord appropriating $5.5M from Debt Mgmt Fund: $3M for Logistics Lane Road Extension, $2.5M for JEA sewer/water infrastructure; authorizes sale of 330+ acres at Cecil Commerce Center to Cosentino Industrial USA ($20.52M estimated) with option for additional 150 acres.
• Ord to repeal and replace entire Procurement Code (deferred at request of Council Member Cumber).
• Ord reducing minimum recycling requirement for construction and demolition debris facilities from 86% (2023) to 51% starting 2023.
• Ord amending addressing and street naming policy to add standards for accessory dwelling units and naming of unnamed shared accessways.
• Ord appropriating $1,066,334 from 5th St Bridge Replacement to Jork Rd Bridge for replacement bridge near Atlantic Blvd & Degrove Rd.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss several items including a $1.25 million forgivable loan to renovate a historic building at 525 W. Beaver St into housing and commercial space, appropriations for downtown parks and mosquito control, and a policy update for addressing Accessory Dwelling Units. Two major items—the city's procurement code overhaul and a $1.5M Springfield Lofts redevelopment deal—have been deferred.

• Downtown Preservation and Revitalization Program forgivable loan of $1,251,430 for 525 W. Beaver St renovation (12 residential units, 1,300 sq ft commercial)
• Appropriation of $500,000 from Downtown Economic Dev Fund for downtown parks maintenance and programming
• Appropriation of $590,000 from Underdrain Replacements to Teaticket Drive Underdrain Improvements project
• Amendment to City Addressing & Street Naming Policy to create standards for Accessory Dwelling Units and naming unnamed shared accessways
• Final costs for Ortega Point North underground utility improvements: $10,115.92 lump sum or $866.34 annual assessment per property

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee will hold public hearings and consider several ordinances, including a $1.25 million loan for renovating a historic building at 525 W. Beaver Street, an amendment to the city's procurement code (deferred), and a $500,000 appropriation for downtown parks maintenance. The committee will also vote on funding for mosquito control, senior services, and an assessment for underground utility improvements in Ortega Point North.

• $1,251,430 Downtown Preservation and Revitalization Program loan for 525 W. Beaver Street to create 12 residential units and commercial space
• $500,000 from Downtown Economic Development Fund for downtown parks maintenance and programming
• $99,597.20 for mosquito control division operational expenses from state funds
• Ortega Point North underground utility assessment: $10,115.92 lump sum or $866.34 annual per property
• Amendment to add accessory dwelling unit and basement unit addressing standards to city code

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will discuss several items, including a proposed ordinance to lower the minimum recycling requirement for construction and demolition debris facilities from 86% to 51%. Other items include ordinances on acting employee status in the Sheriff's Office, zoning exceptions for alcohol-related uses, and creation of a historic buildings trust fund. Several items are deferred, including a $1.5 million redevelopment agreement for Springfield Lofts and a comprehensive procurement code rewrite.

• Ordinance reducing C&D recycling requirement to 51% from current 86-87%
• Ordinance authorizing interim and acting employee status and compensation in Sheriff's Office
• Ordinance designating City Council as body to approve zoning exceptions for alcohol-related uses
• Ordinance creating Restore Endangered Historic Adaptable Buildings Trust Fund
• Ordinance to rename portion of RG Skinner Way to Stingray Parkway and appropriate $3,770 for historic marker

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission will consider an ordinance approving the FY 2023-24 budget for the Harbour Waterway Dependent Special District. They will also receive a status report on St. Johns River water quality and manatees, and an update on ADA waterways services and community events. Old business includes discussions on river shoaling, Cesery Bridge signage, and Ortega River anchoring. A public comment period is scheduled.

• Ordinance 2023-0271 for Harbour Waterway Dependent Special District FY 23-24 Budget
• St. Johns River Status Report on Water Quality & Manatees by Dr. Gerard Pinto
• COJ Disabled Services/ADA Waterways Status Report and upcoming community events
• Old Business: St. Johns River Shoaling, Cesery Bridge Non-Regulatory Signage, Ortega River Short-term Anchoring Issue

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The committee will vote on a fifth amendment to the Waste Pro residential waste collection agreement, extending it through September 2029 and raising the annual CPI increase cap from 3% to 5%. Other items include an honorary street designation for a fallen firefighter, two street/right-of-way closures, and several ordinance amendments related to procurement, addressing, and recycling requirements. A presentation by Groundwork Jacksonville is also scheduled.

• Fifth amendment to Waste Pro contract (2023-02495): extend term to 2029, raise CPI cap to 5%, waive extension procedures
• Honorary street designation for fallen firefighter Walter W. Flowers on Atlantic Blvd (2023-02072)
• Closure of a portion of Bettes Lane R/W for residential yard expansion (2023-02404)
• Appropriation of $590,000 from underdrain replacements to Teaticket Drive underdrain improvements (2023-02696)
• Ordinance amending street naming policy to add standards for Accessory Dwelling Units and unnamed accessways (2023-02707)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will hold public hearings on several proposed rezonings and comprehensive plan amendments, with most continued to later dates. A notable item is a proposed ordinance to amend the zoning code to define 'infill lot' and clarify 'lot of record,' which would affect residential infill development citywide. The committee is also expected to vote on a waiver of minimum road frontage for four lots on Jones Road.

• Ordinance to define 'infill lot' and clarify 'lot of record' (2023-015211)
• Waiver of minimum road frontage at 2342 Jones Rd for four lots (2023-001110)
• Rezoning at 5711 Richard St from CCG-1 to PUD for commercial uses (2022-03932)
• Rezoning at 4915 San Pablo Rd S for multi-family residential and commercial (2022-08896)
• Rezoning at 4046-4112 Livingston Rd for up to 100 townhomes (2023-00058)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Jacksonville Land Use & Zoning Committee convened on May 2, 2023, but the agenda contains only committee membership and staff listings, with no specific items, proposals, or public hearings scheduled. This meeting appears to be procedural in nature, lacking any actionable legislation or discussion topics.

• No specific items listed on the agenda; only committee roster and staff noted.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to consider a $7.5 million property tax reimbursement grant for a 320-unit apartment development near I-295 and Biscayne Blvd, which would require at least 90 workforce housing units. Other items include amendments to Public Service Grant Council procedures, a $15,000 direct contract for tree maintenance in city parks, and approval of medical examiner service agreements with surrounding counties. Two items (a $1.5M redevelopment grant for Springfield Lofts and a procurement code overhaul) have been deferred.

• $7.5M, 15-year REV grant for Avion MF Partners to build ~320 apartments on Duval Rd (N of I-295, W of Biscayne Blvd), with at least 90 workforce housing units
• $1.5M redevelopment grant and $1.5M loan for Springfield Lofts at 1341 Pearl St, 235 & 205 W 3rd St (deferred)
• Amendments to Public Service Grant Council application and scoring criteria (Item 2023-02388)
• $15,000 direct contract to Greenscape of Jacksonville for tree maintenance in city parks (Item 2023-024110)
• Cooperative medical examiner service agreements with Nassau, Clay, Columbia, Hamilton counties and Centurion of Florida for FDOC autopsies

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee is considering an ordinance appropriating $135,000 from the Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund for a jail diversion program and FBI training, along with amendments to the Public Service Grant Council rules and multiple cooperative agreements for medical examiner services with surrounding counties. They will also vote on honorary street designations, special district budgets, and a direct contract for tree maintenance.

• $135,000 from Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund: $125,000 for Sulzbacher jail diversion program and $10,000 for FBI training (2023-024614)
• Honorary street designation for fallen firefighter Walter W. Flowers on Atlantic Blvd (2023-02072)
• Amendments to Public Service Grant Council application and scoring criteria (2023-02388)
• Cooperative medical examiner service agreements with Nassau, Clay, Columbia, and Hamilton Counties (2023-02323, 2023-02334, 2023-02345, 2023-02356)
• $15,000 direct contract to Greenscape for tree maintenance in city parks (2023-02419)

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will consider amendments to several ordinances, including a $7.5 million property tax grant for a 320-unit apartment community on Duval Road, a $1.5 million redevelopment grant for Springfield Lofts (deferred), and a major rewrite of the city's procurement code (deferred). The committee will also vote on appointments and honorary street designations.

• $7.5M REV grant for Avion MF Partners to build 320 apartments on Duval Rd, requiring at least 90 workforce housing units
• $1.5M redevelopment grant for Springfield Lofts at 1341 Pearl St (item deferred at request of OED)
• Procurement code overhaul repealing and replacing multiple parts of Chapter 126 (item deferred at request of CM Cumber)
• Ordinance to permanently adopt Maroon III E Fix map for City Council redistricting until 2030 (item deferred at request of OGC)
• $135,000 from Law Enforcement Trust Fund for jail diversion program with Sulzbacher Center and FBI retrainer program

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee is reviewing several ordinances and funding items. It will adopt a $27.2 million redevelopment agreement and ground lease for the Duval County Fair Association’s exposition hall project at 13611 Normandy Blvd. The committee also considers a $107,693 appropriation from the Environmental Protection Fund for the State of the River report and a $250,000 appropriation for rail installation at the Cecil Commerce Center. Additional items include a withdrawn eminent‑domain ordinance and a deferred overhaul of the city procurement code.

• Withdrawn ordinance to acquire 4,554 sq ft at 1460 Starratt Rd via eminent domain
• Deferred comprehensive amendment of the City Procurement Code
• Approve $107,693 from the Environmental Protection Fund for the 16th State of the River Report
• Approve $27.2 million redevelopment agreement and 40‑year ground lease with Duval County Fair Association for 82.37 acres at 13611 Normandy Blvd
• Approve $250,000 appropriation from the Cecil Commerce Center Trust Fund for engineering services to install rail to the Mega Site

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee holds public hearings on several rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments, including a controversial request to rezone 18.77 acres at 11651 Davis Creek Rd E from agricultural and light industrial to heavy industrial. The Planning Commission and Planning Department have conflicting recommendations on this item. Other matters include a rezoning for up to 100 townhomes on Livingston Road and a mixed-use PUD on the Southbank. Multiple items are deferred to May 2, 2023.

• Rezoning at 11651 Davis Creek Rd E (18.77 acres) to PUD for heavy and light industrial use – Plg Dept deny, Plng Comm amend/apv, with condition about concrete dust at JEA facility
• Comprehensive plan amendment at 0 Salisbury Rd (2.97 acres) from BP to HDR – Plg Dept deny, Plng Comm apv – to allow high-density residential
• Rezoning at 4046-4112 Livingston Rd (11.49 acres) to PUD for up to 100 townhomes – Plg Dept/Plng Comm no reports
• Rezoning at 1004 Hendricks Ave (1.01 acres) to mixed-use PUD on the Southbank – continued to June 6
• Ordinance amending the 5-year Capital Improvements Schedule in the Comprehensive Plan

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee agenda for April 18, 2023, contains only procedural headers and attendee lists. No ordinances, rezonings, hearings, or other business items are listed. The meeting appears to have no actionable agenda items.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will vote on a $2,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Mayor's Violence Reduction Center's community-based violence intervention program. Other items include amendments to fund debt reduction, a deferred redevelopment loan for Springfield Lofts, and a withdrawn eminent domain action for a road project. The committee will also discuss audit follow-ups on tourist development and adult bookstore license fees.

• $2M DOJ grant for Mayor's Violence Reduction Center with contracts to Justice & Security Strategies ($450,000) and Family Foundations ($568,331)
• Appropriation of $44,363 from investment pool earnings to Southbank CRA trust fund for future debt reduction
• Deferral of $1.5M redevelopment completion grant and $1.5M loan for Springfield Lofts project at 1341 Pearl St
• Withdrawal of eminent domain for 1460 Starratt Rd required for Starratt/Dunn Creek intersection improvement project
• Amendment to allow electronic publication of public notices and advertisements

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee is considering a redevelopment agreement authorizing a 40-year ground lease and up to $27.2 million in city-funded site improvements for a new Duval County Fair Association exposition hall at 13611 Normandy Blvd. Other items include a $2 million DOJ grant for the Mayor's Violence Reduction Center, a comprehensive procurement code overhaul, an MOU with Eagle LNG for emergency services funding, and a fund balance appropriation for debt reduction. Several items are being amended or deferred.

• Redevelopment agreement with Duval County Fair Association for an 80,000 sq ft exposition hall on 82.37 acres at 13611 Normandy Blvd; city commits $27.2M in CIP funds, 40-year lease at $100/year
• Appropriation of $2,000,000 DOJ grant for the Mayor's Violence Reduction Center community violence intervention initiative; authorizes direct contracts with Justice & Security Strategies ($450,000) and Family Foundations of Northeast Florida ($568,331)
• Procurement code overhaul (2023-00202) to modernize regulations, including new ethics, small business, and Buy American provisions; deferred at request of CM Cumber
• MOU with Eagle LNG Partners Jacksonville for $100,000 annual payment to JFRD for emergency services at the LNG terminal site at 1632 Zoo Parkway; appropriation amended to clarify term
• Appropriation of $44,363 from Southbank CRA fund balance (FY 20-21 investment pool earnings) for future year debt reduction; amendment revises funding source

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will vote on an amendment to a $2,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Mayor's Violence Reduction Center's community-based violence intervention initiative. The amendment removes a procurement exemption for direct contracts. The committee also will consider amendments to an ordinance allowing electronic public notices and a $107,693 appropriation for the State of the River Report. Several items are deferred, including a redevelopment agreement with Springfield Lofts and a major procurement code overhaul.

• $2,000,000 DOJ grant for Mayor's Violence Reduction Center community violence intervention (2023-01885)
• Amendment to remove procurement exemption for direct contracts with Justice & Security Strategies and Family Foundations
• Ordinance allowing electronic publication of public notices and advertisements (2023-01874)
• $107,693 from Environmental Protection Fund for 16th State of the River Report (2023-02056)
• Deferred: $1.5M redevelopment completion grant for Springfield Lofts at 1341 Pearl St (2022-07971)

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The commission will hear a water quality and manatee status report from Jacksonville University and consider Ordinance 2023-0216, which appropriates $65,000 from a special council contingency account to fund regulatory signage and establish a boating-restricted area in the Arlington River around the Cesery Bridge. The item has already been introduced and read in other committees. Old business includes an artificial reef subcommittee update.

• Ordinance 2023-0216: $65,000 appropriation for regulatory signage and boating-restricted area in Arlington River at Cesery Bridge
• St. Johns River water quality and manatee status report by Dr. Gerard Pinto
• Artificial Reef Subcommittee report as old business
• Public hearing on the ordinance pursuant to Florida Statutes chapter 166

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee is discussing a major redevelopment agreement for the Museum of Science and History (MOSH) involving a new 75,000 sq ft museum, a 1.5-acre joint-use park, riverwalk improvements, and related infrastructure. Other items include an $814,375 grant for next-generation 911 routing, a $114,822 litter trust fund appropriation for bus stop maintenance, and acquisition of land for the Starratt/Dunn Creek intersection improvement. Several right-of-way closures for private developments are up for public hearings.

• MOSH redevelopment agreement (2023-018410) – new museum, park, riverwalk on Northbank
• Appropriation of $814,375 state grant for JSO next-generation 911 routing project
• Appropriation of $114,822.83 from Litter Trust Fund for bus stop maintenance and code enforcement
• Acquisition of 0.10 acre at 1460 Starratt Rd for $110,000 for Starratt/Dunn Creek intersection project
• Deferred: Major procurement code overhaul (2023-00202) to modernize city contracting

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will hold public hearings and vote on several rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment proposals. Key items include a large-scale revision to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan for 127.95 acres on Roosevelt Blvd, rezonings for residential and commercial projects, and multiple deferred items continued to future meetings.

• Large-scale FLUM revision for 127.95 acres at 0 Roosevelt Blvd, 4811 & 4837 Collins (LI, MDR & RPI to MDR & RPI) – transmitted to state agencies.
• Rezoning for 12.95 acres at 4915 San Pablo Rd S from PUD to PUD for multi-family and commercial (San Pablo Place II) – public hearing continued to May 2.
• Rezoning for 14.55 acres at 0 & 11940 Rosetta Rd from RR-Acre to PUD for single-family residential (Preserve at Panther Creek Phase 4) – public hearing and vote.
• Rezoning for 5.16 acres at 0 S Celery Ave & 10990 General Ave from RR-Acre to IL (light industrial) – public hearing and vote.
• Rezoning for 18.77 acres at 11651 Davis Creek Rd E from AGR, IBP, PUD to PUD for heavy/light industrial – public hearing continued to April 18.

Land Use & Zoning Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Jacksonville Land Use & Zoning Committee. The agenda contains only committee member attendance and staff listings, with no ordinances, public hearings, or discussion items. Both Vice Chair Rory Diamond and Council Member Sam Newby are excused.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider a redevelopment agreement for the Museum of Science and History (MOSH) to build a new 75,000 sq ft facility on the Northbank Shipyards site, with city construction of a joint-use park and riverwalk improvements. Other items include approval of grants for 911 routing, litter enforcement, and criminal justice data transparency, as well as property acquisition for the Starratt/Dunn Creek road project and amendments to bond documents.

• Redevelopment agreement with MOSH for new museum, ground lease, park design, and related agreements on the Shipyards site
• $814,375 state grant appropriation for Next Generation 911 routing project
• $114,822.83 appropriation from Litter Trust Fund for bus stop maintenance and litter enforcement
• $148,000 FDLE grant for Criminal Justice Data Transparency Implementation program
• $110,000 purchase of 0.10-acre parcel at 1460 Starratt Rd for Starratt/Dunn Creek intersection improvement

Rules Committee

The Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee meets April 3, 2023, to consider amendments to the Mental Health Offender Program (MHOP) appropriation ($106,613.72) and contracts. It will also vote on confirming Thomas Register as Chief of Municipal Code Compliance (with degree waiver) and Antonio Nichols as Medical Director of Duval County Public Health Unit (with professional degree waiver). Several other items, including a major procurement code overhaul and a $2 million violence prevention grant, were deferred and not up for action.

• Approve amendment to MHOP appropriation of $106,613.72 and authorize contracts with I.M. Sulzbacher Center, Public Defender's Office, State Attorney's Office, and 4th Judicial Circuit Courts
• Confirm Thomas Register as Chief of Municipal Code Compliance, waiving bachelor's degree requirement
• Confirm Antonio Nichols as Medical Director of Duval County Public Health Unit, waiving MD/DO and MPH requirements
• (Deferred) Major rewrite of city procurement code (2023-00202)
• (Deferred) $2 million grant from DOJ for Mayor's Violence Reduction Center (2023-01887)

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission will review two ordinances: a large-scale revision to the Future Land Use Map for 127.95 acres at Roosevelt Blvd and Collins, and the creation of the Hogpen Creek Dependent Special District for dredging. They will also receive a status report on St. Johns River water quality and manatees, and an update on the Bridgeport Coal Ash Barge Incident.

• 2023-0116: Proposed large-scale FLUM revision at 0 Roosevelt Blvd, 4811 & 4837 Collins (127.95 acres) from LI, MDR & RPI to MDR & RPI
• 2023-0146: Establishment of Hogpen Creek Dependent Special District for dredging and maintaining navigable waterway access to the Intracoastal Waterway
• St. Johns River Status Report on Water Quality & Manatees by Dr. Gerard Pinto
• Update on Bridgeport Coal Ash Barge Incident meeting with Army Corps, Coast Guard, and River Pilots
• Arlington River Speed Zone Subcommittee Report

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will hold public hearings and vote on several rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments at this meeting. The largest item is a proposal to rezone over 6,174 acres near I-295 from rural to mixed-use (Big Creek Timber LLC), which includes a conceptual master plan for development. Other items include a townhome development on Livingston Road and a mixed-use PUD on the Southbank. Several items are deferred or continued to future meetings.

• Big Creek Timber LLC: Large-scale FLUM amendment and rezoning of ~6,174 acres near I-295 and St. Johns County line from RR-Acre to mixed-use PUD
• Livingston Road/Hardy Drive: Rezoning by Mandarin Christian Church for up to 100 townhomes on 11.49 acres
• Downtown Southbank: Mixed-use PUD at 1004 Hendricks Ave / Prudential Drive (1.01 acres)
• 5711 Richard St: Rezoning from CCG-1 to PUD for commercial uses
• 2342 Jones Rd: Waiver of minimum road frontage from 160 ft to 0 ft in RR-Acre district

Land Use & Zoning Committee

This meeting of the Jacksonville Land Use & Zoning Committee is purely procedural. The agenda lists only committee members and staff, with no ordinances, rezonings, or public hearings scheduled. No decisions or discussions of specific items are noted.

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee will vote on selling a 41.54-acre parcel at 0 Phillips Hwy to FDOT for $1,874,380 to build a stormwater retention pond for I-95 widening. The committee will also consider appropriations for McCoys Creek Greenway design ($684,572 in FEMA grant funds), Flynn Road drainage improvements ($261,000), and a $6.37M reallocation of federal emergency rental assistance. Several road closure and abandonment ordinances are scheduled for public hearings. Two major ordinances—a condemnation for Starratt Rd and a rewrite of the city's procurement code—have been deferred at the request of administration and a council member, respectively.

• Sale of 41.54 acres at 0 Phillips Hwy to FDOT for $1,874,380 for I-95 widening stormwater pond
• Appropriation of $684,572 in FEMA grant funds for McCoys Creek Greenway design
• Appropriation of $261,000 from drainage funds to complete Flynn Road Drainage Improvements
• Reallocation of $6,374,458 in federal Emergency Rental Assistance for rent and utility aid
• Public hearings on closing portions of Sewell Rd, Walnut St, Stevens Ave, and other rights-of-way

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hear a presentation on the city's FY 20/21 audit and discuss a payroll audit report. The committee will then vote on several ordinances, including appropriating $1.09 million from other fire station projects to build a temporary Fire Station 76 at Cedar Point Road, authorizing the sale of a 41.54-acre property to FDOT for $1.87 million, and accepting a $684,572 FEMA grant for design work on the McCoys Creek Greenway. Several other items are marked as deferred and will not be acted on today.

• Appropriate $1,085,868 from four fire station projects to construct temporary Fire Station 76 on Cedar Point Road
• Authorize sale of 41.54 acres at 0 Phillips Highway to FDOT for $1,874,380 for I-95 widening stormwater pond
• Appropriate $684,572 in FEMA grant funding for McCoys Creek Greenway – McCoys Creek Boulevard Closure project design
• Approve a 3-year lease of Building 900 at Cecil Commerce Center to Gryphon Marine LLC at $11,448.12/month
• Transfer $41,300 from Renew Arlington CRA to fund maintenance of public art at University Blvd and Merrill Rd roundabout

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee will vote on amendments and forward several ordinances on March 20, 2023. Key items include a $1.08 million transfer to build a temporary Fire Station 76, a $1.87 million property sale to FDOT, and a $684,572 FEMA grant for McCoys Creek Greenway design. Several items are deferred, including a major procurement code rewrite.

• $1,085,868 reallocated from five fire station projects to construct a temporary Fire Station 76 at Cedar Point Rd
• Sale of 41.54 acres at 0 Phillips Hwy to FDOT for $1,874,380 for I-95 stormwater pond
• $684,572 FEMA grant for design of McCoys Creek Greenway / McCoys Creek Blvd Closure project
• Lease of Building 900 at Cecil Commerce Center to Gryphon Marine for $11,448/month
• Establishment of Hogpen Creek Dependent Special District for dredging and waterway access

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee is reviewing several items including a $10 million contribution to Shands Jacksonville Medical Center. Other discussions involve the creation of a special district for Hogpen Creek and proposed changes to the City's procurement code.

• $10,000,000 funding contribution to Shands Jacksonville Medical Center for an emergency department
• Establishment of the Hogpen Creek Dependent Special District for dredging and maintenance
• Redevelopment agreement and $1,500,000 grant/loan for Springfield Lofts, LLC at 1341 Pearl St
• Updates to the City of Jacksonville Procurement Code
• Redistricting of City Council districts and group at-large residence areas

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission will hold a meeting to discuss the Arlington River Speed Zone. The agenda includes public comment on the proposed speed zone.

• Discussion of Arlington River Speed Zone
• Public comment on the speed zone proposal

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee meets to consider several items, including the sale of a 5.83-acre city parcel for a soccer stadium and office development, a $1.25 million traffic signal project, and the donation of nine properties for affordable housing. The committee will also vote on amendments to a procurement code rewrite and a dredging agreement. Two items are deferred at the request of the administration and a council member.

• Sale of ±5.83 acres bounded by A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Georgia St, Albert St, and Grant St to RP Sports Investments for office building, 2,500-seat soccer stadium, and 100-space parking lot (2023-00877)
• Donation of 9 properties (e.g., 1247 Dyal St, 1410 Florida Ave) to Historic Eastside Community Development Corp for affordable housing (2023-00939)
• Appropriation of $1,250,000 for a new traffic signal at New Berlin Rd & Cedar Point Rd (2023-00793)
• Funding agreement for $15,000 for preliminary dredging of Deep Bottom Creek (2023-00928)
• Public hearings on closure of drainage easements at 4229 E Stacey Rd (single-family home) and for townhome development (2023-00804, 2023-00815)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will consider several rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments. The most consequential item is a large-scale Future Land Use Map amendment for over 6,174 acres near the St. Johns County line, which is being deferred to the next cycle. The committee is also scheduled to vote on a historic preservation appeal regarding a metal roof in the Riverside/Avondale Historic District and multiple small-scale rezonings and waivers.

• Large-scale FLUM amendment for 6,174.21 acres at J. Turner Butler Blvd (Big Creek Timber, LLC) - deferred
• Appeal of Historic Preservation Commission denial for a silver metal roof at 1968 Morningside St in Riverside/Avondale
• Rezoning of 5.6± acres at 9802 Baymeadows Rd from PUD to PUD for commercial uses
• Rezoning of 2.79± acres at 10220 New Kings Rd from RR-Acre to CCG-2 for Heath’s Diesel Service
• Rezoning of 0.20± acres at 0 Royal Ave from CCG-2 to RLD-60

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee meeting agenda for March 7, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate listing members and staff, with no ordinances, rezonings, or discussions scheduled.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss several items, including a development agreement to bring the USS Orleck as a floating museum to Jacksonville's Northbank, a major rewrite of the city's procurement code, and appropriations for traffic signals and a youth violence prevention grant. Many items are marked for deferral or amendment.

• Development agreement with Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association for USS Orleck museum at Pier 1, Shipyards West Park, including 10-year license with two 5-year renewals
• Ordinance to repeal and replace most of the city's Procurement Code (Ch. 126) and related grant sections, effective Feb 1, 2024
• Appropriation of $1,250,000 for a new traffic signal at New Berlin Rd & Cedar Point Rd, amended to remove out-years funding
• Appropriation of $300,000 in DOJ grant funds to Kids Hope Alliance for Project RISE, a youth violence intervention program
• Fourth extension of construction completion date for AA Auto Parts economic development agreement, now to Sept 30, 2023, including a $100,000 grant and $150,000 loan

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss and amend several ordinances, including a development agreement for the USS Orleck museum ship at Pier 1, a land swap for a marine fire station, funding for a traffic signal, a grant for youth violence intervention, and the sale of city land for a soccer stadium and office building. Two items (procurement code rewrite and $44,363 appropriation) have been deferred and will not be discussed.

• Approve development and license agreements with Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association for USS Orleck museum at Pier 1 on Northbank; requires conditions met by March 21, 2023
• Appropriate $1,250,000 from traffic signal funds for new signal at New Berlin Rd & Cedar Point Rd; amendment removes out-years funding
• Appropriate $300,000 from DOJ grant for Kids Hope Alliance Project RISE, a program for children exposed to violence; waives competitive bidding for Managed Access to Child Health
• Approve purchase and sale agreement with RP Sports Investments to sell 5.83-acre parcel for office building and soccer stadium with minimum 2,500 seats; closing by Jan 31, 2024
• Approve land swap with A.R. Polar Jacksonville for 1.6-acre parcel for marine fire station in exchange for options on city-owned retention pond; city may pay $3,055,000 if first option not exercised

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will consider amendments to two ordinances: one accepting a $300,000 federal grant for the Kids Hope Alliance's Project RISE youth violence prevention program, and another donating nine surplus city properties in District 7 to Historic Eastside Community Development Corporation for affordable housing. Several other items, including a major procurement code overhaul and a redevelopment agreement, have been deferred and will not be discussed at this meeting.

• Amend ordinance to appropriate $300,000 DOJ grant to Kids Hope Alliance for Project RISE youth violence prevention.
• Amend ordinance to declare 9 properties surplus and donate them for affordable housing, waiving code requirements.
• Confirm appointment of Alan E. Parker as Chief of Investigations in Sheriff's Office.
• Confirm appointment of David S. Coarsey as Undersheriff.
• Confirm appointment of Mark E. Romano as Director of Investigations & Homeland Security.

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee will consider a comprehensive ordinance amending the city's Concurrency and Mobility Management System, including recalculated mobility fees and safety-focused project prioritization. The committee is also set to approve two traffic safety grants for JSO totaling $175,000 and appropriate $1.25 million for a new traffic signal at New Berlin Road and Cedar Point Road. Public hearings will be held on several street and drainage easement closures. A presentation from JaxPort CFO Beth McCague is scheduled.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 655 to codify Mobility Plan Working Group changes, including recalculated mobility fees and safety as primary goal (2022-09091)
• $85,000 grant from NHTSA for JSO Impaired Driving Enforcement Project (2023-00504)
• $90,000 grant from NHTSA for JSO Speeding & Aggressive Driving Project (2023-00515)
• $1,250,000 appropriation for new traffic signal at New Berlin Rd & Cedar Point Rd (2023-00796)
• Public hearings on abandonment of drainage easements at 4229 E Stacey Rd, Equinox E plat, and portion of Kona Ave right-of-way (2023-00807, 2023-00818, 2023-00829)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee considered eight items at its February 22, 2023 meeting. It approved an ordinance amending the city's Concurrency and Mobility Management System, which updates definitions, mobility fees, maps, and prioritizes safety. The committee also moved several rezoning applications, including a 46.94-acre single-family PUD at Jones Road and a commercial PUD at Jones Branch Circle, while continuing two rezoning items to March 7 at the applicant's request.

• Approved ordinance (2022-090910) amending Chapter 655 (Concurrency & Mobility Management System) to update mobility fees, definitions, maps, and safety goals.
• Rezoning (2022-05384) 46.94 acres at 0/6410/6478 Jones Rd from AGR to PUD for single-family residential (Jones Rd PUD) – moved with conditions.
• Rezoning (2022-08555) 11.87 acres at 0/7264 Jones Branch Cir from PUD to PUD for commercial uses including tractor trailer storage (Jones Creek PUD) – moved with condition.
• Rezoning (2022-03932) 1.01 acres at 5711 Richard St from CCG-1 to PUD for commercial uses – public hearing continued to March 22.
• Rezoning (2022-08577) 8.14 acres at 12045 Aladdin Rd from RR-Acre to RLD-70 – continued to March 7 at applicant's request.

Land Use & Zoning Committee

This meeting agenda for the Land Use & Zoning Committee contains only administrative boilerplate, listing committee members and staff. No ordinances, rezonings, public hearings, or other actionable items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and potentially vote on a comprehensive amendment to Chapter 655 (Concurrency and Mobility Management System) that updates mobility fees, prioritizes safety, and revises trip reduction credits. Other items include deferrals of redevelopment loans, eminent domain for a road project, a procurement code rewrite, and a lease amendment for a charter school. The committee will also hear a presentation on the Police and Fire Pension Fund audit follow-up.

• Amendment to Chapter 655 updates mobility fees, prioritizes safety in transportation projects
• Deferral of $1.5M redevelopment grant and loan for Springfield Lofts at 1341 Pearl St
• Deferral of eminent domain for Starratt/Dunn Creek Rd intersection improvement (1460 Starratt Rd, $21,900)
• Deferral of major procurement code rewrite (2023-00205)
• Authorize application for Florida Inland Navigation District grants for waterways projects

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several ordinances and agreements. Items include a $1.25M appropriation for a new traffic signal at New Berlin Road and Cedar Point Road, approval of waterways grant applications totaling up to $2M, a lease amendment for a charter middle school at Mary Lena Gibbs Community Center, and a license agreement for a Head Start program at Moncrief Senior Center. Two items (a Southbank CRA fund transfer and a procurement code overhaul) were deferred at the request of the sponsor.

• $1.25M appropriation for new traffic signal at New Berlin Rd & Cedar Point Rd (2023-007910)
• Application for $800K Oak Harbor Boat Ramp bulkhead and $600K St. Johns Marina boardwalk grants (2023-00464)
• Lease extension through 2052 for S.O.C.K. Academy charter middle school at 6974 Wilson Blvd (2023-00453)
• License agreement with Lutheran Services Florida for Head Start at Moncrief Senior Center, $208K federal grant plus $80K city ADA upgrades (2023-00496)
• Emergency appropriation of $900K from Lasalle St Outfall account for land acquisition of 0.12± acre (2023-008311)

Rules Committee

The Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee will vote on a $500,000 Large Scale Economic Development Fund grant to Kappa Alpha PSI Jacksonville Foundation for infrastructure and building improvements, including a waiver of the policy requiring at least 50 new jobs. Also on the agenda: a $300,000 federal grant for Project Rise to aid children exposed to violence, and a lease amendment allowing SOS Academy to continue operating a charter middle school at the Mary Lena Gibbs Community Center.

• $500,000 LSEDF grant to Kappa Alpha PSI Jacksonville Foundation, waiving job creation requirement
• $300,000 DOJ grant for Project Rise (children exposed to violence) via Kids Hope Alliance
• Lease amendment for SOS Academy charter school at 6974 Wilson Blvd, extending term to 2052
• Ordinance amending ethics training requirements to allow digital confirmation
• Appointments to JEA, Downtown Development Review Board, Civil Service Board, and other boards

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission will consider multiple ordinances, including applying for 2023 grants from the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) for waterways projects, approving a 3-year agreement with Jacksonville Offshore Sports Fishing Club Inc. to use the William "Bill" Gulliford, Jr. Community Center at David Wayne Pack Park, and renewing a contract with Jacksonville University for continuing manatee protection studies. The agenda also includes a status report on St. Johns River water quality and manatees, and a presentation from the FIND Board chairman.

• Ordinance 2023-0046: Authorize mayor to apply for FIND 2023 grants for specified waterways projects and execute related agreements
• Ordinance 2023-0047: Approve 3-year agreement with Jacksonville Offshore Sports Fishing Club Inc. for use of William "Bill" Gulliford, Jr. Community Center at 4875 Ocean St, Jacksonville
• Ordinance 2023-0054: Authorize 4th amendment to contract with JU to renew manatee protection studies for FY 22-23
• St. Johns River status report on water quality and manatees by Dr. Gerard Pinto of Jacksonville University
• Presentation by Carl Blow, Chairman of the FIND Board

City Council

The City Council, sitting as three separate Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) boards, will vote on funding increases for road and art projects. The JIA-CRA board considers $1.5 million more for the Main Street Widening Project and $4.5 million more for the Harts Road Bridge Project. The Renew Arlington-CRA board considers $41,300 for the Art in Public Places Trust, and the Kingsoutel Crossing-CRA board considers $20,000 for an Art in Public Places Project.

• Consideration of $1.5 million additional funding for Main Street Widening Project (Resolution JIA/CRA-2023-01)
• Consideration of $4.5 million additional funding for Harts Road Bridge Project (Resolution JIA/CRA-2023-01)
• Consideration of $41,300 funding for Art in Public Places Trust (Resolution RA/CRA-2023-01)
• Consideration of $20,000 additional funding for Art in Public Places Project (Resolution KSC/CRA-2023-01)
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 9, 2022 for each CRA board

Special Committee on Parks & Quality Life

The Special Committee on Parks and Quality Life meets to receive updates on the park system master plan and current park projects. The committee will also discuss next steps and hear public comment. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Master Plan Update presented by Kristin Caborn of GAI Consultants
• Update on Park Projects from Daryl Joseph, Director of Parks Recreation and Community Services
• Public comment period

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The committee will consider an amendment to reappropriate $94.9 million from completed capital improvement projects and authorize up to $154.9 million in borrowing for Better Jacksonville Plan projects. They will also vote on creating new pedestrian safety regulations, including restrictions on median occupancy and solicitation, with civil penalties up to $100. Other items include appropriating $534,628 for guardrail upgrades on the Tar Kiln Bridge and $10.4 million in ARP funds to offset solid waste hauler cost increases.

• Reappropriate $94,875,967.35 from completed CIPs; authorize borrowing up to $154,869,342.48 for Better Jacksonville Plan
• Create new pedestrian safety rules (Part 17 of Traffic Code): prohibit extended median occupancy, restrict solicitation, civil penalty up to $100
• Defer two items: amendment to Concurrency and Mobility Management System (2022-09093) and condemnation for Starratt/Dunn Creek intersection (2023-00196)
• Appropriate $534,628 from 5th St Bridge Replacement to Tar Kiln Bridge for guardrail upgrades
• Appropriate $10,413,701 in ARP funds to cover solid waste hauler rate increase costs

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee holds public hearings and votes on several rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments. Items include a 46.94-acre rezoning from agricultural to planned unit development for single-family homes on Jones Road, and a 14.98-acre rezoning for up to 209 townhomes on Justamere Road. Other proposals involve commercial rezoning on New Kings Road and Hammond Boulevard.

• Rezoning 46.94 acres at 0, 6410, 6478 Jones Rd from AGR to PUD for single-family homes (2022-05384)
• Rezoning 14.98 acres at 5175 Justamere Rd to PUD for up to 209 townhomes (2022-0893)
• Rezoning 17.85 acres at 0 Western Ave & Lem Turner Rd to PUD for multi-family duplexes (2022-0891)
• Rezoning 11.87 acres at Jones Branch Cir from PUD to PUD for commercial uses including tractor trailer storage (2022-08555)
• Waiver of minimum road frontage from 480 ft to 360 ft at 13762-13768 Mandarin Rd (2021-06561)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee meeting agenda for February 7, 2023, lists only committee members and procedural header. No rezonings, ordinances, public hearings, or other decisions are scheduled for discussion.

Finance Committee

The committee will vote on an amendment to reappropiate $94.9M from completed CIPs and increase borrowing to $154.9M for Better Jax Plan projects. It will also consider appropriating $388,083.85 from Northbank CRA trust fund for debt reduction and commercial revitalization, and transferring $907,724.22 to the Equal Business Opportunity Office for the JSEB Access to Capital program. A $534,628 transfer from the 5th Street Bridge project to the Tar Kiln Bridge project is also on the agenda. Several items are deferred at request of agencies.

• Amendment to increase borrowing for Better Jax Plan from $85M to $154.9M and reappropiate $94.9M from completed CIPs
• Appropriation of $388,083.85 from Northbank CRA trust fund for debt reduction ($100,000) and Commercial Revitalization Program ($288,083.85)
• Transfer of $907,724.22 from OED to Equal Business Opportunity Office for JSEB Access to Capital program
• Transfer of $534,628 from 5th Street Bridge project to Tar Kiln Bridge project for guardrail upgrades
• Deferral of mobility fee code amendments and Springfield Lofts redevelopment grant

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee is reviewing a proposed ordinance that would make it illegal for pedestrians to occupy medians, interact with vehicle occupants on roadways, or use public rights-of-way for commercial purposes, with a $100 civil penalty and a 30-day education period. They are also considering several other items including appropriations of investment pool earnings to debt reduction, a major overhaul of the city's procurement code, amendments to solid waste contracts with Waste Management and Waste Pro, a $400,000 federal grant for victim services, and the reallocation of $504,583 in Cure Violence grant funding from Bridges to the Cure to Potter's House. Two items are marked for deferral: the Southbank CRA appropriation and the procurement code rewrite.

• Ordinance prohibiting pedestrians from occupying medians, interacting with motor vehicle occupants, or using rights-of-way commercially; civil penalty up to $100
• Appropriation of $279,973 in investment pool earnings to Northbank CRA Trust Fund for future debt reduction
• Amendments to solid waste contracts with Waste Management (3rd amendment) and Waste Pro (4th amendment) setting rates and premise counts
• Appropriation of $400,000 in U.S. DOJ grant funds for Jax Victims Services Grant, distributing to Hubbard House, Center for Independent Living, and JSO
• Reallocation of $504,583 in Cure Violence funds from Bridges to the Cure to Potter's House, moving Northside site to Johnnie Walker Community Center

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will discuss and potentially vote on several items including a $400,000 federal grant for victim services, an executive reorganization of the Office of Grants and Contract Compliance with a $152,780 appropriation, and confirmation of a new division chief. A major overhaul of the city's procurement code has been deferred at the sponsor's request. Other items include a JEA budget amendment, a lease amendment for a charter school, and multiple appointments.

• Appropriate $400,000 from U.S. Dept of Justice for 2022 Jacksonville Victim Services Grant, with $66,957 for Hubbard House and $199,812 for Center for Independent Living.
• Executive reorganization: repeal Part 9 of Ch. 24 and create new Grants and Contract Compliance Division, appropriating $152,780 for a Division Chief position.
• Resolution to confirm Dr. Saralyn Grass as Chief of Grants & Contract Compliance Division, conditioned on passage of the reorganization ordinance.
• First amendment to lease agreement with S.O.S. Academy for charter school at 6974 Wilson Blvd (Mary Lena Gibbs Community Center).
• Ordinance to amend JEA FY21-22 budget to reflect revenues exceeding approved budget (amended to clarify expenditure overrun).

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee will hear a presentation from the Chief Resiliency Officer and consider multiple ordinances. The most significant item is the establishment of the Acree Community Development District, a proposed 490-acre development with 889 residential units. Also on the agenda are a food waste composting pilot program, several budget appropriations for bridge and solid waste projects, and a condemnation for a road improvement. Several items are deferred.

• Creation of Acree Community Development District (approx. 490 acres, 889 residential units) – ordinance 2022-08523
• Food Waste Diversion (Composting) Pilot Program in Riverside-Avondale with Sunshine Organics & Compost LLC – ordinance 2022-09074 (amended)
• Appropriation of $534,628 from 5th St Bridge to Tar Kiln Bridge for guardrail upgrades – ordinance 2023-00166
• Appropriation of $6,490,322 in ARP funds to offset residential solid waste contract rate review – ordinance 2023-00187
• Authorizing condemnation of property at 1460 Starratt Rd for Starratt/Dunn Creek Rd intersection improvement – ordinance 2023-00198

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including a large-scale amendment to the city's comprehensive plan and a rezoning for the Acree Forest PUD (1,479.81 acres) at 0 Acree Road, changing from industrial to mixed-use. They will also consider a rezoning for the Terrapin Creek Subdivision on Cedar Point Road. Several earlier items are deferred to a future meeting.

• Large-scale FLUM amendment for 0 Acree Road (754.26 acres) from LI to MU with revised policy for Northwood Regional Activity Center (2022-08507)
• Rezoning for Acree Forest PUD (1,479.81 acres) to permit commercial, residential, and light industrial uses, with conditions (2022-08518)
• Rezoning for Terrapin Creek Subdivision at 6131 Cedar Point Road (48.82 acres) from AGR to PUD for single-family homes (2022-08216)
• Waiver of minimum road frontage at 13762-13768 Mandarin Road, proposed reduction from 480 ft to 360 ft (2021-06561)
• Ordinance establishing the Acree Community Development District (2022-08529)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

This agenda lists committee members and staff only, with no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural with no public hearings, ordinances, or contracts listed.

Finance Committee

The Jacksonville Finance Committee reviewed auditor reports on public works, parking, and stormwater fees. The committee approved the creation of a permanent Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Fund and appropriated $261,904 for two new JFRD positions to fund local abatement efforts. It also approved redevelopment agreements and grants for housing projects at 404 N. Julia St. and near Main Street, while deferring several debt reduction and capital improvement reappropriations. These decisions affect local public safety staffing, neighborhood housing supply, and park maintenance timelines.

• Created Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Fund; appropriated $261,904 for two new JFRD positions
• Approved redevelopment agreement for Axis 404 Julia, LLC at 404 N. Julia St. with up to $5,814,697 in loans, $2,670,000 in REV grants, and $1,800,000 in parking grants
• Approved economic development agreement for ~202-unit apartment community near 1148 Main St. N. with $5.5 million REV grant and $2 million completion grant
• Appropriated $1,000,000 for engineering and design of Metropolitan Park renovations
• Deferred reappropriation of $94,875,967.35 from Capital Improvement Projects and authorization of up to $85,063,552.37 in debt

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

This January 17, 2023 meeting of the Jacksonville Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee includes several amended or deferred items. The committee will discuss a major downtown redevelopment project at 404 N. Julia Street with aggregate loans up to $5.8 million, a $2.67 million revenue grant, and a $1.8 million parking garage grant, despite a pending foreclosure action on the developer. Other items include a $5.5 million REV grant and $2 million completion grant for a 202-unit apartment project in Springfield, a $1 million appropriation for Metropolitan Park design, and a food waste composting pilot program in Riverside/Avondale.

• Downtown redevelopment at 404 N. Julia St: up to $5.8M in DPRP loans, $2.67M REV grant, $1.8M parking garage grant (Item 2022-08414, amended; foreclosure concern noted)
• Springfield apartments (33 1st St W, 1148/1100 Main St N): $5.5M REV grant and $2M completion grant for 202 units (Item 2022-09056, amended)
• Metropolitan Park design: $1M appropriation from park maintenance fund (Item 2022-09045, amended)
• Daily's Place improvements: $1.2M from venue revenues for capital needs (Item 2022-09088, amended)
• Food waste composting pilot: voluntary program in Riverside/Avondale with Sunshine Organics, $25/bin fee (Item 2022-09077)

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will review several economic development incentive packages, including a major project at 404 N. Julia St. with loans and grants totaling over $10 million, and a $5.5 million REV grant for a 202-unit apartment community near downtown. The committee also considers amendments to these ordinances and confirms several appointments to city boards and Sheriff's Office positions.

• 2022-08413: Up to $5.8M in DPRP loans, $2.67M REV grant, and $1.8M parking garage grant for Axis 404 Julia, LLC to renovate a building at 404 N. Julia St. and build 103 apartment units and parking
• 2022-09056: $5.5M REV grant and $2.0M completion grant to Springfield MF Partners, LLC for a 202-unit apartment community at 33 1st St. W., 1148 Main St. N., and 1100 Main St. N.
• 2022-07972: $1.5M redevelopment completion grant and $1.5M loan for Springfield Lofts, LLC at 1341 Pearl St., 235 W 3rd St., and 205 W 3rd St.
• 2022-07941: $1,000,000 appropriation from general fund for possible procurement of special legislative counsel on redistricting litigation
• 2022-08774 through 2022-091814: Confirmations of appointments to TRUE Commission, Health Planning Council, Tourist Development Council, and six Sheriff's Office division chiefs

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission will discuss and potentially recommend action on a small-scale land use amendment and rezoning for 48.82 acres at 6131 Cedar Point Road, changing from Agricultural to Residential Rural. Old business includes approval of 2023 FIND Grant project recommendations, a manatee protection plan contract renewal, and updates on water quality, oyster harvesting, artificial reefs, and shoaling. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and public comment.

• Rezoning 2022-821: 6131 Cedar Point Rd, 48.82 acres, AGR-III/IV to RR (Ordinance 2022-0820)
• Approval of 2023 FIND Grant project recommendations
• Jacksonville University Manatee Protection Plan contract renewal
• Ortega River derelict vessels anchoring limitation area signage
• Updates on St. Johns River water quality & manatees, oyster/shellfish harvesting, artificial reefs, and shoaling

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

The committee will vote on an amendment to the Northbank Central Marina project, appropriating $7.1 million and authorizing multiple agreements for a hotel, office building, and marina improvements. Other actions include approving a $74,600 EPA grant for air quality monitoring, a maintenance agreement with FDOT for I-95 widening, and an amendment to the Silver Street drainage project. Public hearings are scheduled for an honorary street designation and a street closure.

• Amend 2022-087110: appropriate $7.1 million to Northbank Central Marina project for hotel developer improvements
• Approve 2022-08688: $74,600 EPA grant for air quality monitoring equipment in environmental justice communities
• Authorize 2022-08699: transfer and maintenance agreement with FDOT for I-95 widening improvements on city-owned parcels
• Public hearing 2022-07183: honorary street designation for Apostle Dr. Gentle L. Groover on Rowe Avenue, waiving certain code requirements
• Amend 2022-08666: $750,000 appropriation to Silver Street drainage improvements from near 7th Street to Hogan's Creek

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee holds public hearings and votes on multiple rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments. Items include a new site-specific policy for a mixed-use project in Springfield, several residential rezoning requests, and a pawn shop expansion. One item is withdrawn and two large-scale items are deferred.

• Adopt FLUE Site Specific Policy 4.4.38 at 33 W 1st St, 1100 N Main St, 1148 N Main St (Springfield)
• Rezone 0, 2325, 2341, 2353 Spring Park Rd from RLD-60 to RMD-D with associated admin deviation (setbacks, parking)
• Rezone 0 & 467 Clark Rd from PUD to RMD-D (3.55 acres)
• Rezone 6145 Transylvania Ave to CCG-1 and approve zoning exception for pawn shop expansion
• Rezone 9712 Noroad from RR-ACRE to RLD-40 (4.80 acres)

Land Use & Zoning Committee

The Land Use & Zoning Committee is meeting on January 4, 2023, but the agenda contains only procedural listings of members and staff. No proposed ordinances, rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are included in this agenda.

• No substantive items listed on the agenda

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss audit follow-up reports and several deferred ordinances, including a $94.9 million reapportionment for the Better Jax Plan. Key items up for action include a $750,000 appropriation for Silver Street drainage improvements and a $7.1 million transfer to fund hotel and office construction at the Northbank Central Marina (Shipyards). The committee is also expected to consider an ordinance authorizing up to $5.8 million in loans and a $2.67 million grant for a mixed-use redevelopment at 404 N. Julia Street.

• Appropriation of $7,100,000 from Northbank Riverwalk bulkhead project to Northbank Central Marina for hotel and office development (2022-087112)
• Reapportionment of $94,875,967.35 from closed CIPs and transfer of $38,920,804.62 for Better Jax Plan (2022-04161, deferred)
• Ordinance authorizing up to $5,814,697 in loans and a $2,670,000 grant for redevelopment at 404 N. Julia Street (2022-08417, deferred)
• Appropriation of $750,000 for Silver Street drainage improvements from Hogan's Creek (2022-08668)
• Appropriation of $1,069,280.01 for Urban Search & Rescue equipment and vehicles (2022-087011)

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

The Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee meets January 3, 2023. Several items are deferred, including traffic code amendments and downtown CRA fund transfers. The committee will consider amendments to a major Shipyards redevelopment agreement authorizing up to $50.6 million in hotel REV grants and $8.12 million in office REV grants, as well as amendments to a charter amendment straw ballot referendum on vacancies in elected offices. Other items include grants for air quality monitoring and urban search and rescue equipment.

• Amendment to Shipyards hotel/office deal: up to $50,581,200 hotel REV grant, $8,120,300 office REV grant; also $9.9M marina support building, $28.9M marina improvements
• Charter amendment straw ballot referendum on creating immediate vacancy when officials file for other office (Item 2022-08729, being amended)
• $74,600 EPA grant for air quality monitoring equipment in environmental justice communities
• $1,069,280 state urban search and rescue grant for vehicles and supplies
• Honorary street designation for Apostle Dr. Gentle L. Groover Sr. on Rowe Ave (Item 2022-07184, amended)

Rules Committee

The Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee meets to consider amendments to several ordinances. Key items include amendments to a $50.6 million revenue grant for the Shipyards hotel and office project, a $1 million appropriation for redistricting litigation counsel, a $1.5 million development loan for Springfield Lofts, and a $5.8 million loan for a mixed-use project at 404 N. Julia St. The committee will also discuss a proposed straw ballot referendum on creating immediate vacancies for elected officials who qualify for another office.

• 2022-08715: Amended ordinance for Shipyards development with $50,581,200 hotel revenue grant and $8,120,300 office revenue grant
• 2022-07942: $1,000,000 appropriation for special legislative counsel on redistricting litigation (deferred)
• 2022-07973: $1,500,000 redevelopment completion grant and $1,500,000 loan for Springfield Lofts at 1341 Pearl St (deferred)
• 2022-08414: Up to $5,814,697 in DPRP loans and $2,670,000 revenue grant for 404 N. Julia St mixed-use project (deferred)
• 2022-08726: Straw ballot referendum on March 21, 2023 election to create immediate vacancies for elected officials who qualify for another office