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Neighborhoods, Community Services meeting summary

JacksonvilleMay 4, 20266 min read

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The committee approved amendments to CRA advisory board boundaries, several budget appropriations and program budget changes, funded local apprenticeship and historic‑preservation projects, and approved environmental and stormwater-related contracts and a street renaming.

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The meeting approved changes that make more residents and business owners eligible to serve on a local redevelopment advisory board, funded repairs for a historic school building, and allocated money to a local apprenticeship program that will pay certified training providers per enrolled local resident with reporting requirements. The committee also approved continuation contracts for petroleum cleanup oversight and for stormwater/NPDES work with FDOT, and approved a street name change that will be processed with city addressing and emergency services.

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Amended and approved changes to Renew Arlington CRA advisory board member qualifications to allow business owners and citizen members from all of Council District 1 (KingSoutel amendment was proposed but withdrawn).
Approved the Isle of Palms Dependent Special District proposed FY 2026–27 budget (total assessment $499,000; assessment amount unchanged).
Appropriated $143,710 from General Fund Operating Reserves to Historic Stanton, Inc. for improvements to the Historic Stanton School building; authorized a grant agreement with up to a 25% advance and waived the competitive award requirement for this direct contract.
Amended and approved the Riverside‑Avondale Preservation program budget to reallocate funding for printing, advertising, professional fees, and equipment while removing several other line items.
Amended and approved appropriation of $675,000 to the Jacksonville General Apprenticeship Association (JGAA) to support local apprenticeship and certification programs; extended the contract term, required one‑year reporting after payment, provided $2,500 per qualified enrollee, and included repayment language and a waiver of the competitive award requirement for the direct contract.
Amended and approved renaming Fingerlake Street to Fairfield Way and adjusted noticing requirements for the change to reflect that there are no affected property owners along the existing roadway.
Approved the City to execute the standard contract with the FDEP for petroleum contamination cleanup and site management activities (contract continuation through 6/30/31 with renewal option).
Approved an interlocal agreement with FDOT to support the City’s allocation and implementation of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements (agreement term through 5/31/31 with renewal option).

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Jacksonville Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee Meeting

May 4, 2026, 4:00 PMcompleted

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