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Other speakers asked whether bagged trash could be left at the curb under current collection rules and raised questions about tire disposal and bulk-item collection in neighborhoods that use automated systems. A resident said collection rules vary by neighborhood collection type, and staff acknowledged that automated systems sometimes do not pick up items left outside carts.

A speaker who identified himself as a longtime resident urged people to be courteous to waste haulers, noting that drivers respond to considerate behavior; he said in part that if residents put out snacks or cold drinks for drivers they would be more likely to receive helpful service.

Council staff asked residents to report hazardous placements with photographs through the council channels and said they would coordinate with waste-hauler vendors and homeowner associations and notify supervisors where repeat problems occur.

Ending: Staff asked residents to submit addresses and photos of problematic cart placement so the city can follow up with haulers and consider communication to HOAs and neighborhoods.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Jacksonville, FL - Meeting | District 1 Town Hall - CM Amaro - Apr 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Multiple residents described trash carts and curbside placement creating hazards; speakers urged kindness to haulers and better resident communication about collection practices.","taxTitle","Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida","taxId",2881,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6573319,"City outlines $2 million Arlington Expressway landscaping plan; Regency Square buyer must demolish under city agreement",466,3117000,3583000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3078828-ef7d33afaa52ed0aed5a84ca1f134d6d&start=3117&end=3583","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3078828-ef7d33afaa52ed0aed5a84ca1f134d6d/thumbnail_3117000.jpg","/articles/6573319/Jacksonville/Duval-County/Florida/City-outlines-2-million-Arlington-Expressway-landscaping-plan-Regency-Square-buyer-must-demolish-under-city-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573319-26a06975c5f65270f0aba4780076afe3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137120&Signature=J616Al6blD-SbLreQGGw3ovSB~5WesEU9NCbP36Gqo8DI~~PsqE-MD02tWlaouiFVB-LtEN3BrX3QRlC1UiTUtC2P9Ul5XRdVY9dNjUcHFmURRb42c1BgUyYXzSLh8T94NOw2kslzU~PmQED4QQ82CYMOC2nK69i~ilvATZgwjmk1iJZtGOy6xQXf~XeAxZxAfPIDPnVInCZa~YDpr1ZWQnrr99q984ABYcvfHLlU01wD4micOySzfE6HjjZYU9kSfcyWZziAtXC5T~EZbW1odesT3ymMfLXC2M6uWq8p0yUBCE21l9xoj4rURYIrMb9pYk6Nok51By2ihVg2fcIMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Steve Madchen, a presenter for the Arlington redevelopment group, briefed attendees on a conceptual redesign of the Arlington Expressway “first mile” and said the project is being coordinated with Public Works and the city's transportation group. He said the effort is looking at “about $2,000,000 commitment to this area for improved, very much enhanced landscaping.” Madchen said SDOT (city transportation) will return to the group with plans and that the committee intends to pay for landscaping improvements.

Madchen also described a municipal grant program with a looming application deadline; he said applications for fencing, signage, landscaping reimbursements and compliance related to the municipal COVID grant program were to be accepted beginning Monday, April 28. He noted the area had undergone outreach, including tours and panel discussions, as part of a five-year effort tied to a zoning overlay that changed earlier.

Council staff provided an update on Regency Square, saying that the property has been sold and that the new owner “has to demolish the building within 2 years” per the agreement with the city because of approximately $2,000,000 in penalties and fines attached to the property. Staff said the buyer indicated it may be about a year before visible activity begins and that demolition, not renovation, is the expected next step under the sale terms.

Residents asked about other local projects: a civil site plan review filed Nov. 18, 2024, was cited in response to concerns about a proposed subdivision that would create 55 additional single-family lots; staff said the property met development requirements and could proceed \"by right\" without council rezoning. Staff also mentioned recent work opening Lone Star Road through to Harlem Wood and future signalization work already in progress.

Ending: Officials said the Expressway redesign, Regency Square demolition schedule and subdivision filings are in early implementation stages; they encouraged residents to monitor planning department notices for formal filings and permit review schedules.","A presenter described a $2 million commitment to redesign the Arlington Expressway \"first mile,\" and council staff said a buyer of Regency Square is expected to demolish the structure under a city agreement that includes $2 million in penalties and fines.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6573324,"Code enforcement cites nearly 700 condemned properties; residents press council on neglected apartment complexes",533,2201000,2734000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3078828-ef7d33afaa52ed0aed5a84ca1f134d6d&start=2201&end=2734","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3078828-ef7d33afaa52ed0aed5a84ca1f134d6d/thumbnail_2201000.jpg","/articles/6573324/Jacksonville/Duval-County/Florida/Code-enforcement-cites-nearly-700-condemned-properties-residents-press-council-on-neglected-apartment-complexes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573324-e37aa485292ab8152c4a6d8217a11fb8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137120&Signature=KEOlGxcdd-rpOE1IA3qR1ZJV7UBxngEpMUq8TFLAr~TN1rqiadFicSOeWAVSAj5CqjinNEg-XERBpRlC0wfb~zViaZkDvOO0GLwiVdIJ8YD8dw0c7H7uSRbW3JlCNXQRhYJSLp~zQTPbVd98Oy8jFClUxv54SFCTHwkM-Meis6LnJ6GulasZSSWxPRNXQnLeucO5kP8mRtoL4HxqO7Bk~2RFxVt3eTZz7DBpaNINe4dQa4yHNdRBiwRRP7n6Q5BJgCSJobPtpg7gKlwhZeJr9YxAauRED71b7vbIl4RrL9-~-zYyURTHngD40HqaGOS5iidwMpfLkwloz0Z5p-sGTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A code enforcement supervisor told a District 1 town-hall audience that the city is managing a large number of abandoned or condemned properties and must prioritize enforcement. The supervisor said, “We've got almost 700 condemned properties,” and explained that the department uses inspection, fines, special magistrate hearings and, in some cases, foreclosure as tools but that foreclosure is not feasible for every property.

Thomas Resherter, who introduced the enforcement team, said residents can file complaints online and that code staff will pursue citations when property owners do not comply. He described a warning-and-citation process: officers issue a yellow placard and a 15-day notice; if the problem is not resolved, the city may hire contractors to abate the nuisance and later pursue liens or fines.

Tenants' advocate David, speaking for local tenant organizations, urged the council to address concentrated neglect in Arlington’s multifamily properties and to back measures that increase accountability of corporate landlords. He named several apartment complexes alleged to have poor conditions, including Boathouse, Treehouse, San Remo, Golden Shores, The Square at 509 Caroline, St. John's Forest and Miramar, and asked the council to consider a landlord registry so ownership is easier to identify.

Council staff pointed to Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes — the state landlord-tenant statute — when explaining the limits of local authority over rental agreements and eviction processes. The council office said it would follow up on individual complaints and noted that residents can seek assistance through legal aid or by filing complaints with state agencies.

Ending: Enforcement staff asked residents to submit addresses and evidence on reported properties so staff can prioritize inspections; tenant advocates urged follow-up from the council on a potential landlord registry and additional inspection resources.","City code enforcement described a large backlog of condemned properties and outlined enforcement steps; tenants' advocates urged more inspections and a landlord registry to improve conditions in large apartment complexes.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6573329,"Jacksonville District 1 official highlights parks upgrades, free swim lessons and push to hire 375 lifeguards",661,144000,805000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3078828-ef7d33afaa52ed0aed5a84ca1f134d6d&start=144&end=805","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3078828-ef7d33afaa52ed0aed5a84ca1f134d6d/thumbnail_144000.jpg","/articles/6573329/Jacksonville/Duval-County/Florida/Jacksonville-District-1-official-highlights-parks-upgrades-free-swim-lessons-and-push-to-hire-375-lifeguards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573329-62b3f3dd30afd42f63a067230729292f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137120&Signature=gkCzE5EUkXy48t-u3uk1Y~Y~ah2V0crkRvqE0PfA9c8tafZOBQShDBc7J~0wawq0qKdfFtbQOCuSNl2zFDK44is-PguslaWPEaJjpTT9VtNfmWBi09bAhgg18RX7yD1QaPmbR4Z81fmNl82PI5~l8S250bPeZrK3dciIIEHFoawe7pPDLfHPzuq89kRc-g9wCzVLNJb39TBIm0g800PbcrxMHzuHgKNM6ssA0C3ZeZX~ca0AxhFgnZcTxeiqohS-Ka6xOK1BLbPztdjRJNFUe1O~1tzqXgmwvShduaiRLafhRgs9KVGWBh92Uny0wCGFD2j4gUqDnjOq~zNRXrEnEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Daryl Joseph, a Parks and Recreation Department staff member, told an Arlington town-hall audience that the city is recruiting for the summer season and “we we look to hire 375 lifeguards each summer for our 29 plus pools.” He said training is provided at no cost to participants and that the department is offering free swim lessons intended to increase youth swim skills and future lifeguard eligibility.

The Councilman for District 1 (host) framed the session as an update on neighborhood projects and said staff would take residents’ questions after presentations. Joseph outlined pool-related programs and logistics: four pools in the council district are scheduled to open this summer, the department pays for training, and there are “about 7 additional training dates left.” He described the swim qualification discussed at the meeting as a “0.3 yard swim” minimum cited by staff during the presentation.

Residents and staff also discussed ongoing and completed park improvements across the district. The council office and Parks and Recreation highlighted recent work at Blue Cypress — including a renovated community center and playground — and upgrades at Victory Park, where restrooms and playground equipment have been renovated. Officials said three additional golf holes will open by the end of summer and that the city has added walking trails at multiple parks to increase recreation options.

Council staff signaled plans to increase park security measures. The Councilman mentioned plans for cameras to improve safety and reduce vandalism; staff said cameras are being installed “around the city” and that some installations in District 1 are funded by a grant that remains to be finalized.

Accessibility concerns raised by residents were noted during the question-and-answer period. One attendee asked the council office to inspect a sidewalk near Fort Caroline Community Center that had lifted roots and made access to the pool difficult for people with mobility impairments; staff responded they would research the location and provide an update.

The meeting also included a request for an inclusive playground design at a small neighborhood park on Quampey Drive, described by staff as a “boundless” playground intended to accommodate children of all abilities.

Ending: Officials encouraged residents to sign up for swim training and to report park maintenance issues through the council office. Staff said they would follow up on specific accessibility and maintenance complaints raised during the meeting.","District officials and Parks & Recreation staff updated residents on pool openings, free swim lessons, lifeguard hiring and park renovations in Arlington, including Victory Park and Blue Cypress projects and planned park cameras.","actionData","errors"]

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