Finance Committee: October 2026
City of Jacksonville
COUNCIL RULE 4.505 DISRUPTION OF MEETING
Finance Committee listed this item on its agenda for 2026-10-06 in City of Jacksonville. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Finance Committee
- Date:
- 2026-10-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee of the City of Jacksonville met on October 6, 2026, to review a range of financial and development items. The agenda included several potential opportunities for local businesses. These include a $9.2 million appropriation for completion grants for the Gateway N4, N5, and N11 downtown developments, which could involve construction and related trades. Another item is a $26 million appropriation for improvements to the new JSO Headquarters and a JSO Warehouse Consolidation project, potentially involving construction and site work. The committee also reviewed a development agreement for a mixed-use project at 119 Beaver St W with 259 residential units and retail space, and a redevelopment agreement for a site at 1335 N Pearl St and 205 W 3rd St, both of which could offer work for contractors and suppliers. Finally, an ordinance to convey property at 1725 East 22nd St for affordable housing could lead to residential construction opportunities. All items are pending and under review, so no work is guaranteed yet. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers in construction, site work, and related fields should monitor these items.
- Board:
- Finance Committee
- Date:
- 2026-10-06
- Type:
- Meeting
ORD Approp $111,233.00 in Fund Bal from the Environmental Protection Fund to Prov Funding for the 19th State of the River Report for the Lower St. Johns River Basin; Prov for Waiver of Sec 111.755 (Environmental Protection Fund), Pt 7 (Environment & Conservation), Ch 111 (Special Revenue & Trust Accounts), Ord Code, to Auth Utilization of Funds from the Fund to Cont Funding the Annual State of the River Report; Prov for Waiver of Sec 360.602 (Uses of Fund), Pt 6 (Environmental Protection Fund), Ch 360 (Environmental Regulation), Ord Code, to Allow for the Utilization of Funds from the Fund to Cont Funding the Annual State of the River Report; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver an Agrmt btwn the City & JU for the Proj; Invoking the Exemption in Sec 126.108(G) (Exemptions from Competitive Solicitation), Subpt A (General Regulations), Pt 1 (General Regulations; Ethics & Transparency in Public Contracting), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Direct Contract with JU for the Proj; Waiving Sec 118.107 (Nonprofits to Receive Funding Through a Competitive Evaluated Award Process; Waiver & Disclosures), Pt 1 (General Provisions), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to Allow a Direct Contract with JU; Prov for Carryover to FY 26-27; Prov for Oversight by the Office of Admin Svcs, Environmental Quality Div; Requiring Annual Reports (B.T. 26-095) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs Peluso & Johnson) (JWC Apv)
The City of Jacksonville Finance Committee is reviewing an ordinance to appropriate $111,233.00 from the Environmental Protection Fund to fund the 19th State of the River Report for the Lower St. Johns River Basin. The ordinance also authorizes a direct contract with JU for the project, waiving competitive solicitation and grant process requirements. The item is currently pending review, having been introduced and read multiple times, with a public hearing scheduled for 9/22/26. This project involves the continued production of an annual report on the river's health, which would require research, data collection, analysis, and report preparation. The scope of work would likely include environmental monitoring, water quality testing, and the compilation of findings into a published report. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers in environmental consulting, laboratory testing, and data analysis could compete for related work. Reaching out early, before the contract is finalized, is the advantage for businesses interested in supporting this environmental reporting effort.
- Board:
- Finance Committee
- Date:
- 2026-10-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
ORD Approp $181,999.85 Within the Emergency Solutions Grant Fund, Which Includes $132,902 in New Funding From the US Dept of Housing & Urban Dev & Reallocating $49,097.85 Btwn Prog Budget Line Items, in Support of the Emerg Solutions Grant - Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing Prog (B.T. 26-098) (Smith) (Req of Mayor)
Finance Committee listed this item on its agenda for 2026-10-06 in City of Jacksonville. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Finance Committee
- Date:
- 2026-10-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
ORD Approp $247,929.00 in Add’l Grant Funding From the FL Dept of Economic Opportunity, Through the FL Housing Finance Corp, to Various Accts Within the State Housing Initiatives Partnership - Ship Fund, to Support the FY 25-26 State Housing Initiatives Partnership (Ship) Prog Previously Auth by Ord 2025-390-E; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver, for & on Behalf of the City, Any Docs Related to the Approp (B.T. 26-105) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)
Finance Committee listed this item on its agenda for 2026-10-06 in City of Jacksonville. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Finance Committee
- Date:
- 2026-10-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
ORD Approp $26,000,000, Including $23,405,097 from the Special Council Reserve-Activity - Contingency Acct & $2,594,903 from Gen Fund Operating Reserves, to Prov $14,000,000 to the Tenant & Leasehold Improvements - Operating Lease - Leasehold Improvements Acct for Improvements to the New JSO Headquarters, $10,000,000 to the JSO Warehouse Consolidation - Buildings-Office, Zoos, Parks, Recreation Acct for the JSO Warehouse Consolidation Proj, & $2,000,000 to the JFRD 1 Time Enhancement - Specialized Equipment Acct for the Purchase of a CO2 Removal System for the JFRD; Amend the 27-31 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2026-505-E to Reflect the Approp of $10,000,000 to the New Proj Entitled “JSO Warehouse Consolidation”; Prov for Oversight by JSO & JFRD, Respectively (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Lahnen)
The Finance Committee is reviewing an ordinance that would appropriate $26,000,000 in city funds for several public safety projects. Of this total, $14,000,000 would go toward improvements to the new JSO Headquarters, $10,000,000 would fund a new JSO Warehouse Consolidation project, and $2,000,000 would purchase a CO2 removal system for JFRD. The funding would come from $23,405,097 in the Special Council Reserve-Activity Contingency Account and $2,594,903 from General Fund Operating Reserves. The ordinance also amends the 27-31 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan to add the JSO Warehouse Consolidation project. The item is currently pending and has been introduced and read twice by the City Council and its committees, with a public hearing scheduled for 9/22/26. This is an early stage in the process, before site plans, bids, and permits are settled. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers in construction, engineering, and equipment supply could compete for work related to these improvements, and reaching out early to the city and the involved agencies is the advantage.
- Board:
- Finance Committee
- Date:
- 2026-10-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
ORD Approp $9,222,943, Including $1,100,000 from the Downtown Economic Dev Fund - Osprey River LLC N4 2024-495 - Contingency Acct, $2,422,343 from the Multiyear Progs & Initiatives - Osprey River LLC N4 2024-495 - Contingency Acct, $1,061,600 from the Multiyear Progs & Initiatives - 721 Pearl St Garage LLC N5 2024-495 - Contingency Acct, & $4,639,000 from the Multiyear Progs & Initiatives - Jax Porter LLC N11 2024-495 - Contingency Acct, to Completion Grants Accts to Prov Funding for Completion Grants for the Gateway N4, Gateway N5, & Gateway N11 Dev in FY 26-27 (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Lahnen)
The City of Jacksonville is considering an ordinance to appropriate $9,222,943 in funding for completion grants for three downtown development projects: Gateway N4, Gateway N5, and Gateway N11. The funding would come from several contingency accounts, including $1,100,000 from the Downtown Economic Dev Fund for Osprey River LLC, $2,422,343 from Multiyear Programs for Osprey River LLC, $1,061,600 for 721 Pearl St Garage LLC, and $4,639,000 for Jax Porter LLC. The projects are located at or near 721 Pearl St. The ordinance was introduced on 9/8/26 and has been read and referred through committees, with a public hearing scheduled for 9/22/26. This item is still pending and under review, meaning the funding is not yet approved. If approved, the funds would support completion of these developments, which could involve finishing construction, site work, utilities, and interior trades. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers in construction, engineering, and related fields should monitor this item and reach out early to the city or the named LLCs to express interest, as the opportunity to bid or supply may arise once funding is finalized. Do not assume work is guaranteed; this is an early stage in the public process.
- Board:
- Finance Committee
- Date:
- 2026-10-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- 721 Pearl St
- Applicant:
- Osprey River LLC
ORD Apv an Agrmt for Settlement of Fines Imposed by the Municipal Code Enforcement Brd/Special Magistrate btwn the City & Live Oak Ancient City Living, LLC, a Delaware LLC, & Directing the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver the Agrmt on Behalf of the City or Auth the Agrmt to Become Effective without the Mayor’s Signature; Auth the Execution of All Docs Relating to the Agrmt & Auth Tech Changes as Herein Defined; Prov for Oversight of the Agrmt by the Municipal Code Compliance Div of the Neighborhoods Dept; Req Emergency Passage Upon Intro (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Carrico)
Finance Committee listed this item on its agenda for 2026-10-06 in City of Jacksonville. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Finance Committee
- Date:
- 2026-10-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
ORD Declaring the Prop Located at 1725 East 22nd St, Jax, FL 32206 (R.E. No. 131783-0000) in Council Dist 10 to Be Surplus to the Needs of the City; Auth Conveyance of the Property to Destined for a Change, Inc., a FL Not-for-profit Corporation (“DFAC”), at No Cost, to Be Used for the Provision of Permanent Affordable Housing; Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Secretary to Execute a Land Donation Agrmt, Quitclaim Deed, & Other Conveyance Docs to Effectuate the Intent of This Ord; Waiving Sec 122.421 (General Provisions; Delegations of Authority), Subpart B (Real Property Dispositions & Exchanges), Pt 4 (Real Property), Ch 122 (Public Property), Ord Code, to Allow for Donation of the Prop to DFAC Without Requiring Payment of Delinquent Real Estate Taxes; Waiving Sec 122.423 (Disposition for Affordable Housing), Subpart B (Real Property Dispositions & Exchanges), Pt 4 (Real Property), Ch 122 (Public Property), Ord Code, to Allow for Direct Donation of the Prop to DFAC Instead of Through the Affordable Housing Disposition Process; Prov for Inclusion of a Covenant in the Quitclaim Deed Conveying the Prop Requiring the Prop to Be Devd &/or Used for Affordable Housing Within 3 Yrs of the Conveyance, Subj to an Extension of Up to 2 Addl Yrs for Good Cause as Determined by the Chief of the Housing & Community Dev Div, as Evidenced by Certs of Occupancy, & Granting Reversionary Rights in the Prop to the City if Not So Used; Prov for City Oversight of Conveyance of the Prop by the Dept of Public Works, Real Estate Div, & by the Neighborhoods Dept, Housing & Community Dev Div, Over the Prop Thereafter (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Pittman)
The City of Jacksonville is considering declaring the property at 1725 East 22nd St, Jacksonville, FL 32206 (R.E. No. 131783-0000) as surplus to the city's needs. The proposed ordinance would authorize the conveyance of this property at no cost to Destined for a Change, Inc. (DFAC), a Florida not-for-profit corporation, for the purpose of developing permanent affordable housing. The property is located in Council District 10. The ordinance includes a covenant requiring the property to be developed and/or used for affordable housing within three years of the conveyance, with a possible extension of up to two additional years for good cause. The item is currently pending before the Finance Committee, having been introduced and read multiple times, with a public hearing scheduled for September 8, 2026. This project would set in motion the site preparation, construction, and finishing of affordable housing units, likely involving site clearing and grading, utility connections, foundation and framing, mechanical and electrical systems, and final landscaping. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers in residential construction, site work, and related trades could compete for the work, and reaching out early, before site plans and permits are finalized, is the advantage.
- Board:
- Finance Committee
- Date:
- 2026-10-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- 1725 East 22nd St, Jacksonville, FL 32206
- Applicant:
- City of Jacksonville
ORD Making Certain Findings, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, to Execute: (1) an Amend & Restated Redev Agrmt btwn the City & Springfield Lofts, LLC; & (2) Loan Docs & Related Docs as Described in the Agrmt, to Support the Redev by Developer an 2.12± Acre Site Located at 1335 N Pearl St & 205 W 3rd St, in the City of Jax; Auth a Redev Completion Grant in the Amt of $3,000,000 to the Developer Upon Substantial Completion of the Proj, to Be Approp by Subsequent Legislation; Auth a Dev Loan in the Amt of $3,000,000 with a Term of 20 Yrs in Connection with the Proj, to Be Approp by Subsequent Legislation; Waiver of Sec 91.113, Ord Code, That Auths Settlement &/or Compromise of Fines & Liens Imposed by the MCEB or Special Magistrate; Waiver of Sec 91.114, Ord Code, re the Procedure to Request That a Fine or Line Imposed Pursuant to Sec 91.107 Be Reduced; Waiver of Sec 518.145(D) (Collection & Settlement of Nuisance Abatement & Demolition Liens), Ord Code, to Auth Removal of the Nuisance Liens Upon Substantial Completion of the Proj; Desig the OED as Contract Monitor for the Agrmt & Related Agrmts; Prov for City Oversight of the Proj by the Dept of PW & the OED; Auth the Execution of All Docs Relating to the Above Agrmts & Transactions, & Auth Technical Changes to the Docs; Prov a Deadline for the Developer to Execute the Agrmts After They Are Delivered to the Developer; Waiver of the Public Investment Policy Adopted by Ord 2024-286-E, as Amend, to Auth a Redev Completion Grant & a Dev Loan That Are Not Currently Authd by the Public Investment Policy (Sawyer) (Introduced by CM Carlucci)
The City of Jacksonville is considering an ordinance to support the redevelopment of a 2.12-acre site located at 1335 N Pearl St and 205 W 3rd St. The developer, Springfield Lofts, LLC, is proposing this project. The item is currently pending review by the Finance Committee, with a public hearing scheduled for September 8, 2026. If approved, the city would authorize a $3,000,000 redevelopment completion grant and a $3,000,000 development loan with a 20-year term. The project would involve the redevelopment of the site, likely including site preparation, construction, and infrastructure work. This presents an opportunity for contractors, suppliers, and service providers in the construction and development fields. Reaching out early, before final agreements and permits are settled, is key to positioning your business for potential work.
- Board:
- Finance Committee
- Date:
- 2026-10-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- 1335 N Pearl St
- Applicant:
- Springfield Lofts, LLC
ORD Making Certain Findings, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, to Execute: (1) an Economic Development Agrmt (“Agreement”) Btwn the City & Tori Meadows, LTD. (“Company”); & (2) Loan Docs & Related Docs as Described in the Agrmt, to Support the Dev by Company of Approx 180 Affordable Housing Units in a Multifamily Residential Housing Facility in the City; Auth a Dev Loan in the Amt of $2,800,000 With a Term of 20 Yrs in Connection With the Proj, to Be Approp by Subsequent Legislation; Desig the Chief of the Housing & Community Dev Div as Contract Monitor for the Agrmt & Related Agrmts; Prov for City Oversight of the Proj by the Neighborhoods Dept, Housing & Community Dev Div; Auth the Execution of All Docs Relating to the Above Agrmts & Transactions, & Auth Technical Changes to the Docs; Prov a Deadline for the Company to Execute the Agrmt; Waiver of That Portion of the PIP Adopted by Ord 2024-286-E, as Amended, to Auth a Dev Loan That is Not Currently Auth by the PIP (Dillard) (Req of Mayor)9/22/26 CO Introduced: R, NCSPHS, F
The City of Jacksonville is considering an ordinance to support the development of approximately 180 affordable housing units in a multifamily residential housing facility. The project is proposed by Tori Meadows, LTD., and the City would enter into an economic development agreement and provide a development loan of $2,800,000 with a 20-year term. The loan amount would be appropriated through subsequent legislation, and the Chief of the Housing and Community Development Division would serve as contract monitor. The Neighborhoods Department, Housing and Community Development Division would oversee the project. This item is currently pending before the Finance Committee, with a public hearing scheduled for October 13, 2026, so the opportunity is still in the early review stage. The project would involve site preparation, construction of a multifamily residential building, and installation of utilities, roads, and landscaping. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers in residential construction, site work, and related trades could compete for work, and reaching out early before site plans and bids are finalized is advantageous.
- Board:
- Finance Committee
- Date:
- 2026-10-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Applicant:
- Tori Meadows, LTD.
ORD Ord Relating to the Council Rules; Amend Council Rule 2.210 (Rules in Committee), Pt 2 (Committee Procedure), Ch 2 (Committees), Council Rules, to Prov That a Quorum of a Standing Committee Shall Be a Majority of Its Members (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Gay) (Co-Sponsor CM Lahnen)
Finance Committee listed this item on its agenda for 2026-10-06 in City of Jacksonville. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Finance Committee
- Date:
- 2026-10-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
ORD Requiring a Comprehensive Report by the Council Secretary/Director Pertaining to the Downtown Entertainment Dist; Estab Required Data Elements, Comparative Analysis, Analytical Findings, Operational Impact Assessments, Stakeholder Input, Interagency Coordination, Report Structure & Format, & Public Presentation (Reingold) (Introduced by CM Johnson) (Co-Sponsor CMs J. Carlucci & Salem)
Finance Committee listed this item on its agenda for 2026-10-06 in City of Jacksonville. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Finance Committee
- Date:
- 2026-10-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
ORD-MC Amend Sec 86.104 (Functions, Powers & Duties), Ch 86 (Homelessness Initiatives Commission), Ord Code, to Extend the Deadline to Create a 5-Yr Strategic Plan; Prov for Codification Instructions (MacGillis) (Introduced by CM Peluso)
Finance Committee listed this item on its agenda for 2026-10-06 in City of Jacksonville. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Finance Committee
- Date:
- 2026-10-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
ORD-MC Pertaining to the 5-Cent & 9th-Cent Local Option Gas Taxes; Incorporation of Recitals; Amend Sec 799.203 (Purpose of Tax), Pt 2 (Five-Cent Local Option Gas Tax), Ch 799 (Local Option Gas Tax), Ord Code, to Conform the Permitted Uses of the 5-Cent Local Option Gas Tax to the Full Scope Permitted by Sec 336.025, F.S.; Amend Sec 799.308 (Use of JTA’s Share of 9th-Cent Local Option Gas Tax), Pt 3 (9th-Cent Local Option Gas Tax), Ch 799 (Local Option Gas Tax), Ord Code, to Correct a Scrivener’s Error; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver That Certain 1st Amdt to the Interlocal Agrmt btwn the City & the JTA for Local Option Gas Taxes, Originally Appvd & Authd by Ord 2021-223-E & JTA Reso 2021-09, which Auth Use by the JTA of Not More Than $30,000,000 in the Aggregate of Its Unexpended Allocations of the 5-Cent Local Option Gas Tax & the 9th-Cent Local Option Gas Tax for the Retirement of Outstanding JTA Indebtedness Issued or Incurred for Transportation Capital Projs & Related Operational & Admin Expenses Subj to Certain Conds; Directing the LSD re Filing of the 1st Amdt with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Duval County, & the Filing of a Copy of This Ord, Once Enacted, with the Secretary of State for the State of FL; Req 1-Cycle Emerg Passage (Gabriel) (Introduced by CM Howland)
Finance Committee listed this item on its agenda for 2026-10-06 in City of Jacksonville. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Finance Committee
- Date:
- 2026-10-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
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Finance Committee listed this item on its agenda for 2026-10-06 in City of Jacksonville. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Finance Committee
- Date:
- 2026-10-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
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