Description
Title: ORD-MC Amend the Charter of the Five Points Dependent Special Dist Estab by Ord 2025-539-E; Amend Sec 2 of Ord 2025-539-E (Estab of Charter for Five Points Dependent Special District) to Prov That the Terms of the Supervisors & Alternates Appointed to the Dist Governing Body Shall End on 6/30 & to Prov That an Employee Desig by the Owner of a Business Within the Dist is Qualified to Serve on the Governing Body; Req 1 Cycle Emergency Passage (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Carrico) 2/10/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R 2/17/26 NCSPHS Emergency/Approve 7-0 2/17/26 R Emergency/Approve 6-0 2/24/2
Summary
Ordinance 2026-90, introduced by Council Member Carrico, amends the Charter of the Five Points Dependent Special District in Jacksonville. The amendment clarifies that the terms of Supervisors and alternates on the District's governing body will end on June 30 and allows employees designated by business owners within the District to serve on the governing body. This legislation aims to streamline appointments and ensure timely governance by filling vacancies swiftly. It affects approximately 100 commercial properties and 80 business owners in the District, expanding the pool of qualified individuals eligible for appointment. The ordinance is considered an emergency measure, with no direct economic impact on businesses or additional fees imposed.