Parks, Recreation and Community Services - 75 Minutes

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings · 2026-08-20 · agenda_item

The City of Jacksonville's Finance Committee is reviewing budget proposals for Parks, Recreation and Community Services. A significant portion of the discussion focused on funding for the Meals on Wheels program, with a proposed budget of $1,703,000 for delivery services. Additionally, the committee discussed riverfront park maintenance and programming, with a recent contract signed with the Jacksonville Riverfront Alliance (JRA) that may involve JRA in maintenance services. A motion was approved to move $1,029,841 from a FY 25/26 contingency for Riverfront Parks to the Special Council Contingency. Another approved motion directs $600,000 for James Weldon Johnson Park maintenance and programming to be moved to a contractual services account. This budget review is currently under review by the Finance Committee. The work would involve ongoing park maintenance, programming, and delivery services for Meals on Wheels. Contractors specializing in landscaping, general maintenance, and potentially food delivery services could find opportunities. Reaching out to the city early in the budget process may provide an advantage before final allocations are made.

Meals on Wheels delivery service budget

1703000 $

FY 25/26 contingency for Riverfront Parks

1029841 $

James Weldon Johnson Park maintenance and programming

600000 $