Description
Title: ORD Regarding the Grant Agrmt Btwn the City & Workforce Industrial Training, LLC (“WIT”) for the Operation Boost Initiative, Originally Appvd & Auth by Ord 2025-781-E; Amend Ord 2025-781-E by Amend 2nd Revised Exhibit 4 (Workforce Industrial Training, LLC - Operation Boost Initiative FY 25-26 City Services Contract Terms) to Include Add’l Submitttal Requirements & to Modify Grant Expenditure Requirements; Req 1 Cycle Emergency Passage (Reingold) (Introduced by CM Arias) (Co-Sponsor CM Johnson) 2/24/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 3/2/26 NCSPHS Emergency/Approve 7-0 3/3/26 F Emergency/Amend/Appr
Summary
Ordinance 2026-148, introduced by Council Member Arias, amends the grant agreement between the City of Jacksonville and Workforce Industrial Training, LLC (WIT) for the Operation Boost Initiative. Originally approved under Ordinance 2025-781-E, this ordinance modifies the requirements for WIT's monthly invoicing by mandating the inclusion of syllabuses, proof of attendance, and the removal of certain references to Chapter 118 of the Jacksonville Ordinance Code. The initiative aims to train and place 100 Duval County residents in jobs, primarily targeting individuals aged 18 and older facing employment barriers. Funded with $325,000, it addresses local labor shortages in construction and related fields, contributing to workforce development and economic