AMENDMENT

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee · 2026-08-03 · agenda_item

This item concerns a proposed amendment to a City of Jacksonville code section. The amendment would waive a requirement for competitive bidding for city funds given to nonprofit organizations. This waiver would allow for a direct contract with First Coast Crime Stoppers, Inc. The purpose is to make funding available quickly to help implement a program aimed at improving public safety. The request is for a one-cycle emergency to expedite this process. This situation is currently pending review. The work would involve administrative and legal processes to amend the code and finalize the direct contract. This early stage presents an opportunity for legal services and administrative support providers to engage with the city and the nonprofit organization before final decisions are made.