Budget Overview (includes Public Service Grants Council, Cultural Services Grants Council, Direct Contracts, and MHOP)* - 180 Minutes

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings · 2026-08-13 · agenda_item

The City of Jacksonville Finance Committee is reviewing budget proposals that include adjustments to various funding allocations. These adjustments involve changes to revenue streams such as inmate telephone systems, local hospital tax funds, and sales tax programs. Several funding items for specific programs and initiatives, including affordable housing initiatives, public service grants, and direct contracts with various organizations, are being reviewed, with some proposed for removal or modification. The committee has approved several recommendations related to budget adjustments, debt service, and economic incentives. This process is currently under review as part of the city's budget hearings. The work generated by these budget decisions could involve financial consulting, administrative support, and legal services related to contract amendments and compliance. Businesses specializing in these areas are encouraged to engage early to understand the evolving budget landscape and potential opportunities.

Miscellaneous Revenue decrease

585,415 $

Local Hospital Tax Fund transfer removal

10 million

Sales Tax - Municipal Revenue Sharing Program increase

10,719,366 $

Net positive impact

133,951 $

Lobbyist fees

120,000 $

Municipal Dues and Affiliations

237,427 $

Northeast Florida Regional Council line item

390,673 $

Telehealth funding

1.5 million

Telehealth contingency funding

750,000 $

City Council Strategic Initiatives funding

10,019,591 $

City Council Strategic Plan funding reduction

5 million

City Council Strategic Plan funding reduction

2,200,000 $

Affordable Housing Trust funding

4.9 million

Down Payment Assistance Home-Ownership Program funding

1.5 million

Local Capital Stack for Attainable Housing Program funding

2.4 million

Attainable Housing Tap Fee Fund funding

1 million

Gator Bowl funding

464,409 $

Juvenile Justice funding reduction

1,261,778 $

Juvenile Justice funding

5,702,893 $

Affordable Housing Trust funding move

4,900,000 $

Debt service principal switch

2,288,856 $

Debt service interest switch

1,298,927 $

Debt service transfer principal

1,348,438 $

Debt service transfer interest

1,028,694 $

Public Service Grants Council contingency and Cultural Council Grants funding

50 %

Agape Community Health funding

121,724 $

Eviction Diversion funding move

1 million

Eviction Diversion contingency funding

500,000 $

Eviction Diversion assistance maximum

3 months