Description
Title: ORD re the Grant Awarded to NABJ Northeast Florida, Inc. (Jax NABJ) for the Jax NABJ Govt, Legal & Youth Media Initiative Originally Appvd & Auth by Ord 2025-713-E; Amend Ord 2025-713-E by Amend Exhibit 2 (Jax NABJ Term Sheet & Budget) to Extend the Grant Term to 9/1/26 (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Johnson) 2/10/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 2/17/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/18/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch. 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.604 - 2/24/26
Summary
Ordinance 2026-93, introduced by Council Member Johnson, amends the existing grant agreement with NABJ Northeast Florida, Inc. for the Jacksonville NABJ Government, Legal and Youth Media Initiative. Originally approved by Ordinance 2025-713-E, this amendment extends the grant term from December 31, 2025, to September 1, 2026. The extension is necessary due to delays in NABJ's registration as a vendor in the City’s accounting system, preventing the disbursement of funds. The initiative, funded with $10,000 from the City, aims to enhance local journalism and civic engagement in Duval County through workshops, legal clinics, and youth programming. The ordinance is significant as it supports