Special Committee on Drowning Prevention
Special Committee on Drowning Prevention · 2026-09-09 · meeting
The Special Committee on Drowning Prevention for the City of Jacksonville met on September 9, 2026. The meeting covered the committee's formation, purpose, and next steps. No specific projects or opportunities for contractors, trades, suppliers, or service providers were detailed in the provided agenda record.
Agenda items
- Chair Gaffney, Jr., adjourned the meeting at 4:19 p.m.
- Chair Gaffney, Jr., provided an overview of the purpose of the Special Committee. He stated that there had been two deaths in one month in Jacksonville and thanked Council President Howland for allowing the Special Committee to be established.
- Chair Gaffney, Jr., stated that the City Council approves new developments with ponds every two weeks, and asked OGC what could be done in the meantime. Ms. MacGillis stated that little could be done regarding permits currently in process, but that she was willing to look into the issue.
- Chair Reggie Gaffney, Jr., convened the meeting and called for introductions at 3:30 p.m.
- Committee Purpose and Review of the President's Six Charges
- Minutes: Steven Libby, Council Research
- Ms. Sonya Leggett spoke on the necessity of cameras and sensors near retention ponds to increase safety.
- Recap and Next Steps
- Why the Committee Was Formed
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