Description
Title: ORD Approp $2,249,117.00 from Federal Grant Contributions to Provide Funding for the McCoys Creek Branches Proj; Amend the 26-30 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2025-505-E to Reflect this Approp of Funds; Prov for Oversight by the Dept of Public Works, Engineering & Construction Mgmt Div (B.T. 26-040) (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) (JWC Apv) 2/10/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F, JWC 2/17/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/18/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/18/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 2/24/26
Summary
Ordinance 2026-96 appropriates $2,249,117 from federal grant contributions for the McCoys Creek Branches Project in Jacksonville. This funding, initiated by B.T. 26-040, is part of the City's 2026-2030 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which is amended to include this project. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a grant to Groundwork Jacksonville, Inc., which has facilitated a sub-award to the City for project construction. The Department of Public Works will oversee the administration and management of the project. This ordinance is significant as it ensures timely access to federal funds, contributing to the improvement of the local infrastructure and community environment.