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What staff reported: Daryl Joseph of the Parks Department said senior centers have been rethought to provide more active programming and outreach rather than only passive activities. Joseph said the department has reduced the number of senior centers from about 20 a few years ago to 16 currently, and when appropriate the department consolidates smaller nearby locations and provides transportation to larger, better‑used centers.

Services and funding: Auditors’ materials list the senior program funding line (auditors noted $1,700,000 appearing as grant dollars in the packet) and show services at centers that include meals (breakfast three times weekly and lunch five times weekly in most centers), nutrition screening, workshops, group and individual health activities, transportation and shopping assistance. Auditor Kim Taylor noted that the packet statistics were a one‑month sample (April) and are intended to help budget deliberations.

Operational approach: Joseph said the department is trying to expand activities beyond the traditional perception of senior centers and to serve a younger cohort of seniors who want more programming. He said some older combined senior/community center models did not work well in small buildings; where feasible the department consolidates sites and renovates higher‑use centers (he cited recent face‑lifts to Mandarin Senior Center and Lane Wiley as examples).

Ending: The committee received the data as part of broader CIP and operations discussions and will consider senior center needs in the budget process; staff indicated they will continue reviewing utilization and report back as planning continues.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Jacksonville, FL - Duval DOGE Special Committee - May 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Parks Department staff told the committee senior centers are actively used and the department is shifting toward more active programming while consolidating smaller sites.","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},6532192,"Auditors present library usage data, staff caution on physical‑space needs",1070,2034000,3104000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3413789-8f640737e2700ed6ae859b5a303bb044&start=2034&end=3104","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3413789-8f640737e2700ed6ae859b5a303bb044/thumbnail_2034000.jpg","/articles/6532192/Jacksonville/Duval-County/Florida/Auditors-present-library-usage-data-staff-caution-on-physicalspace-needs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6532192-e99b1cda64567c9fe4177cfad7e8ca86/orig.mp4?Expires=1773135699&Signature=DXHIVbOkEoeXhOfe63W0zCvO3tjPUwTjs7lV013dHN-WyUQpFL95B81SRrnw~Ud6yvXd7tUrZbVtgEX~vQdogSbSSO5dBG32TtW6h6kDeVXVPihKVTRmGKn5p2S-mqjVj0ijyOfh6gwFWnSttEiSq~wpLGHHczX-G0k3xGC4wbYIguSBVpxconUIzHPoZBMG8SxNbw3~vJbPRDY0PSfm8b0QA~jw4YarJn8AW-~J0F9vm7dPSmB2ESlM4bm6ERHT48VHZd~iWQ6WO93FldFZr846GT73mNYvK7lmK4AlRPMyaObdJN2AD8wK69cUKy5JFrl15aB4YQletWib9c0JZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Special Committee on Duval DOGE reviewed library budgets, usage statistics and forthcoming capital projects May 20, receiving data meant to inform CIP and operating budgets.

Key figures: Kim Taylor, Council Auditor, said the library system’s budget is $40,800,000 and that electronic material costs (e‑books and audiobooks) amount to about $1,900,000. Auditors provided project budgets for upcoming replacements: Oceanway Library ($18,800,000 with $2.1 million spent to date), a Dallas Grand branch ($10.2 million in 2026–27), and a Brown Eastside branch ($8.1 million in 2026–27). A placeholder of $2 million appears in a later year for Bill Brenton, the auditors said.

Usage trends and implications: Auditor materials show distinct users borrowing in a five‑month sample totaled about 43,186 while virtual users were about 54,000, for combined borrowing activity of roughly 83,812 distinct interactions in the sample period. The auditors noted that regionals frequently exceeded the main library on several core service measures (borrowing, meeting room use), and that some branches show higher staff cost per distinct user (Brown Eastside and Maxville had higher per‑user salary costs in the sample).

Staff and council reaction: Councilman Mike Gay and Councilmember Michael Boylan urged further conversation with library leadership. Auditors and council members flagged questions about whether future CIP projects should be replacements, renovations, or right‑sized given increases in virtual use. \"You wonder how much physical space that you need 10, 20 years from now as that number continues to rise,\" one council member said; auditors recommended inviting library leadership to a future meeting to discuss strategy.

Operational details: The auditors provided per‑gate and per‑transaction costs for the sample period (examples: main library gate cost ~$8.81 per gate; $9.21 per transaction, with per‑distinct‑active‑user figures higher) and staff counts (roughly 314 full‑time equivalents listed system‑wide in the packet; auditors said about 200 are assigned directly to branches and about 111 in administrative support).

Ending: Committee members asked staff to bring library leadership to a future meeting to clarify trends, long‑term plans and how virtual usage could reshape CIP planning.","Auditors presented library budget and utilization data showing substantial virtual usage, staff said that could change future CIP scope for replacements or renovations.",{"_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},6532197,"Auditors identify nearly $19.7 million in closeout balances; committee to draft legislation to 'DOGE contingency'",623,902000,1525000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3413789-8f640737e2700ed6ae859b5a303bb044&start=902&end=1525","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3413789-8f640737e2700ed6ae859b5a303bb044/thumbnail_902000.jpg","/articles/6532197/Jacksonville/Duval-County/Florida/Auditors-identify-nearly-197-million-in-closeout-balances-committee-to-draft-legislation-to-DOGE-contingency","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6532197-b814368d64e6c8dbfadd7d46921f995c/orig.mp4?Expires=1773135699&Signature=QLcylS~kSYANhy82fUUqTezVN53Zge62YFb94lZ5cZ8TDbIbkT340as2s5ke3xBf3uqmu7fYT2u3-9dG871K447GaFXg622RXZULEn4wqH7Pd1hs7CxlS0jwcrVmNp0z3ZYvOqFG9g02ZG6DnrPFx5PuQphj2OcAR82QbemnM52fI7hMQmYqPMI0epCeN3rGvjn2qrrUVE~9cK9ypByiF~uH5kzJK0lbcVXRAcHWHW59M4F2QxjgyGKBst9gUo2KswYqcRM0BkDcZJAjW5AVsKorEqOuISg5LKaj43gE9eLwflHf5XUkD-3ChebOBDZgQdKDabuaOJSOxGz7uGCjDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council auditors presented a list of capital improvement projects the city’s departments said could be closed and discussed drafting legislation to channel the resulting balances into a committee contingency account.

What was reported: Kim Taylor, Council Auditor, and Ryan Parks of the Council Auditor’s Office told the Special Committee on Duval DOGE that, after departmental review, projects totaling $19,684,823 could be administratively closed (excluding encumbrances). Taylor said there were encumbrances of about $910,000 at the time the auditor pulled the report, and if those are closed as well the total could rise to roughly $20.4 million.

Examples and caveats: Parks Department staff identified several projects Taylor said could be closed, including a regional rowing center (the project has been stalled pending a land swap with the State of Florida and Taylor said it represents \"a little bit over a million dollars\" sitting there), and smaller district projects such as a Cedar Point parking item ($16,375) and a 103rd Street sports complex renovation ($94,380). Public Works recommended closing two long‑dated CSX settlement items on exhibit 1B (one for about $17,000 and one for about $89,000) after reviewing legacy financial records.

Proposed legislative approach: Office of General Counsel and committee staff described a draft ordinance approach that would administratively close listed projects and place balances into a DOGE contingency or similarly named account so the committee's efforts are visible in city accounting. Staff said the draft would likely include a project listing without dollar amounts initially, and auditors would research restrictions (debt, restricted funds) as requests to use the money arise. The committee chair asked that the legislation be circulated to committee members; several council members said the item must still come back to full council for any reappropriation.

Council discussion and concerns: Councilman Joe Carlucci raised concerns about district equity if closed project dollars are pooled, asking whether the pot could preserve district line‑items. Auditors and other council members responded that under existing practice closed CIP balances typically lose their original district identity and that any reappropriation would still require council action. Council members asked for clearer guardrails to prevent perceived loss of district control; staff said the normal budget and ordinance processes remain in place.

Next steps: Staff were asked to circulate draft legislation for committee co‑sponsorship and to continue researching which balances are cash, debt, or otherwise restricted. No formal vote was taken; the committee directed staff to develop and circulate the ordinance draft.","Council auditors reported projects that departments agreed could be closed, potentially freeing about $19.7 million for reallocation; the committee directed staff to draft legislation to administratively close projects and place balances in a DOGE contingency account for future council action.",{"_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},6532202,"City staff report P‑card reductions and pilot to monitor purchases",486,404000,890000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3413789-8f640737e2700ed6ae859b5a303bb044&start=404&end=890","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3413789-8f640737e2700ed6ae859b5a303bb044/thumbnail_404000.jpg","/articles/6532202/Jacksonville/Duval-County/Florida/City-staff-report-Pcard-reductions-and-pilot-to-monitor-purchases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6532202-fde354446a11789eb18a32d85cb8be32/orig.mp4?Expires=1773135699&Signature=Ovy1hsSQG20b5eXMeDMFR9UDstLeg8TmnWNrxhmX4z611R9eyngqFFOv-Lywegy7SCTN50E7y7doCOkLylOeNmO75i3G3m7yVAXYDEYDvbx~YaqiVbSsckIVcJf2H50e6kbaxMNIs~dv7kglb5ngQ4rtL5cP8lADHtHwLbfReGP~pQ2SQf5Ro-n7YqrdB898r-M7g0MjyA4HiVmV2744fo24pREmey9WY2Yu~B0em1CWtefSmAcagHanuJM30Hkcag~u9UftQXEjH-g8kehdbo9IgN9qNS3IenX-6mCRtc5e2CzFAy3YI~wO9D6oiaiuqRP17buavrLsuOjCXh6znA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Special Committee on Duval DOGE heard an update May 20 on city procurement cards (P‑cards), including a pilot review of recent transactions and a possible purchase of a third‑party monitoring service.

Auditor and administration figures: Kelly O'Leary, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer in the mayor's office, told the committee the city had 113 P‑cards in April 2025 and reduced that number to 105 after asking department directors to reassess need. \"We were able to reduce that by an additional 8 cards. So we're down to 105. So that was about a 7% reduction,\" O'Leary said.

Why it matters: O'Leary described a no‑cost pilot with a firm called Card Integrity that analyzed roughly $140,000 in P‑card transactions (about 469 transactions across roughly 112 cards) recorded between February and March. The firm’s software can monitor 100% of monthly transactions and generate detailed, single‑purchase reports; O'Leary said the vendor can return reports within 10 days of a request.

Details of the pilot and next steps: O'Leary said the vendor applied existing city policies to the transactions and flagged potential misuse, purchase alerts and other anomalies. The committee discussed whether to adopt the vendor's service; O'Leary said the annual cost would be \"about a thousand dollars per month\" if the city chooses to subscribe and noted the city plans to move from Wells Fargo to JPMorgan for banking, which could enable tiered rebates.

Committee reaction: Councilman Joe Carlucci (District 5) and other members expressed support for pursuing the service to increase transparency and reduce misuse. Carlucci asked whether the data used to decide which cards to eliminate came from the vendor's pilot; O'Leary said the two exercises were separate and the eight eliminated cards were identified in an earlier internal review.

No formal procurement decision was made. Committee members and staff said they would continue reviewing the pilot results and procurement options, including piggyback procurement routes identified by Dustin Freeman, division chief for procurement.

Ending: The committee encouraged continued review of P‑card controls and the pilot data before committing to a vendor. O'Leary and procurement staff said they would return with further recommendations.","City auditors and administration reported a 7% reduction in procurement cards, a no‑cost pilot that reviewed roughly $140,000 of transactions, and ongoing consideration of a paid monitoring service.","actionData","errors"]

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