Description
Title: ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver that Certain Stipulation of Parties for the Permanent Closure of 8th St E Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing, FDOT Crossing No. 713594W, & the Opening of Otis Rd Public Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing, btwn the City & the FDOT; Prov for Oversight by the Dept of Public Works (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor) 3/10/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 3/24/26
Summary
Ordinance 2026-188, introduced by the Jacksonville City Council at the request of the Mayor, authorizes the closure of the 8th Street East Railroad-Highway grade crossing and the opening of the Otis Road Railroad-Highway grade crossing. This legislation affects local transportation infrastructure by facilitating the Cecil Mega Site Rail Spur project, aimed at enhancing connectivity to a 600-acre city-owned site. The City of Jacksonville is tasked with all associated costs, including construction and maintenance of the new Otis Road crossing, which will include safety features like automated warning devices. The Department of Public Works will oversee the project, which is crucial for improving traffic safety and supporting economic development in the area. The ordinance becomes effective upon the Mayor's signature