Jacksonville, FL

City Council

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

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

Land Use & Zoning Committee

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

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

Land Use & Zoning Committee

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

Finance Committee

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

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

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

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

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

Rules Committee

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

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

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

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

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

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

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

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

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

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

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

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

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

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

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

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

City Council

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

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

Jacksonville Waterways Commission

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

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

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

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

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

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

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

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

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

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

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

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

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

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

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

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

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

Land Use & Zoning Committee

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

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

Land Use & Zoning Committee

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

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

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

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

Finance Committee

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

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

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

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

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

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

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

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

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

Rules Committee

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

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

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

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

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

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

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

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

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

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings

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

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

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

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

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

City Council

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

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

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

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

Land Use & Zoning Committee

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

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

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

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

Finance Committee

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

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

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

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

Land Use & Zoning Committee

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

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

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

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

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

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

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

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

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

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

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

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

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

Rules Committee

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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