CM Miller asked what the bill’s impact on parking inventory in the area long-term given projected growth and development would be.

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee · 2026-06-15 · agenda_item

This item concerns a proposed adjustment to a contract involving Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and the City of Jacksonville regarding a parking garage. The City incentivized BCBS to build the garage in 2019, providing a grant. The agreement included provisions for public parking on nights, weekends, and holidays, which BCBS has provided. However, with JSO moving into the building, BCBS may no longer be able to offer this public parking. The proposed legislation would remove the ability to terminate restrictive covenants related to this public parking provision. This item is currently pending review by the Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee. The project involves the existing parking garage and its use, with potential future implications for parking inventory due to projected growth. The scope of work would primarily involve administrative and legal adjustments to the existing agreement, with potential future needs for creative parking solutions and site modifications if development occurs. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers in areas such as legal services, property management, and potentially construction and engineering for future parking solutions could find opportunities by engaging early before final decisions are made.

grant

3.5 million

exit provision cost

6.67 million

cars use garage daily

dozen

garage generated

994

garage monthly average

83

hourly rate

2

maximum rate

10

parking spaces available

130