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Residents’ concerns: Speakers said traffic has increased sharply in recent years and pointed to recent construction openings and planned projects that they say were not included in staff traffic analyses. Michael Rath, a long‑time resident who said he lives at 14913 Bell Estates Road, told the council he and neighbors cannot afford to move and asked the council to “be our advocate.” David Faircloth provided a written analysis and argued that staff traffic counts understate load because they exclude active projects already permitted or under construction.

Rural preservation: Multiple residents, including Penny Buckland McGregor and Leslie Roden, described small agricultural households and horse properties on Yellowwater Road and said the area should remain agricultural or low‑density residential rather than be rezoned to allow large new subdivisions.

Staff and calendar notes: Planning staff told the council the items are companion actions (comprehensive‑plan amendments and rezonings) and that additional hearings or continuances may be scheduled for follow‑up. The council closed the hearings with direction that affected items will continue to later calendar dates when appropriate.

What happens next: Several land‑use items were continued to future council dates; developers and residents may appear again at subsequent hearings. Council members asked staff for clearer traffic modeling that includes projects already approved or under construction.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Jacksonville, FL - City Council - Jun 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Dozens of residents spoke during public hearings opposing land‑use changes and rezonings for parcels north of Normandy Boulevard and other nearby sites, saying local roads cannot absorb new development and asking the council to preserve agricultural character.","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},6543070,"Council approves tax‑rebate package to bring Auto Aviation business‑jet manufacturing to Cecil Field",223,11057000,11280000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3764894-9ccd344db7bd3c31d3d1ff95c4ce9bbd&start=11057&end=11280","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3764894-9ccd344db7bd3c31d3d1ff95c4ce9bbd/thumbnail_11057000.jpg","/articles/6543070/Jacksonville/Duval-County/Florida/Council-approves-taxrebate-package-to-bring-Auto-Aviation-businessjet-manufacturing-to-Cecil-Field","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543070-f446c494499a2da435632c418875014d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771210499&Signature=Hdt7Zkovc9ZyckZ0Di1ESUKGLA0KZKbw1L5CvXkqp2Y~bbUhlVjTHY6t2acMjRlX3GoAqj-yU-tVbychzFkpOBTo~7~G9fyX5UYgrMEI~qf5fFujIpP3hQnr0FitzhxjBGmrfaGGaWCRvn9U9O5uOExnz7s1ocymBfgRLN2r0aa~Rc6TabJj5OYMA-p8oz-1L~7cu1sWWxFFI51s6TQBOOaQKoKl-DeXegQb3dC5lOPYCD-V1Z0mV3vmK2rnqd1nhRHVL4usXZdTsUsMlND1gqNdvpekTM5Z6n9HOn3RIqHU8KsTw5owXChjtAlJ1trmFUeDq0r7UbjCoAsYSMDHRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an incentive package intended to bring Auto Aviation, a business‑jet manufacturer, to Cecil Field. The council voted 18–0 to approve the package after public remarks by council members and company executives.

Project and jobs: Council members and business leaders said the project would create more than 1,200 jobs and represent an estimated $400 million in capital investment, including a facility of roughly one million square feet and a substantial maintenance and hangar program at Cecil Field.

What the package includes: Council members emphasized the city is not providing a direct cash grant; rather the support is a targeted tax rebate along with airport co‑investment that includes more than $30 million in JAA capital investment to prepare landing surfaces, hangars and infrastructure and about $12 million in rent rebates. The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) and the Office of Economic Development are also contributing funds to make the site competitive with other aviation cluster locations.

Statements from officials and company: Councilmember LeHi (Allen) called the project “the most exciting item on the agenda” and highlighted the cluster effect of aerospace jobs at Cecil Field. Scott Drennan, president and COO of Auto Aviation, thanked the council and said, “we're about to create 1 of the greatest aerospace companies that the history of aerospace has seen here in Jacksonville out at Cecil Field.” City and chamber leaders emphasized that no cash grant was included and that the structure prioritized local tax protections.

Vote and next steps: The item passed unanimously, 18–0. City staff will finalize airport lease terms, implement the tax‑rebate mechanics and coordinate with JAA on infrastructure improvements at Cecil Field.","Jacksonville approved a package of tax rebates and airport co‑investments to bring Auto Aviation to Cecil Field; unanimous council vote cleared incentives tied to a project the city and JAA say will create more than 1,200 jobs and roughly $400 million in capital investment.",{"_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},6543075,"Council approves Gateway Jax land‑swap and redevelopment agreement with conditions, deadlines for incentives",3761,8761000,12522000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3764894-9ccd344db7bd3c31d3d1ff95c4ce9bbd&start=8761&end=12522","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3764894-9ccd344db7bd3c31d3d1ff95c4ce9bbd/thumbnail_8761000.jpg","/articles/6543075/Jacksonville/Duval-County/Florida/Council-approves-Gateway-Jax-landswap-and-redevelopment-agreement-with-conditions-deadlines-for-incentives","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543075-229926c5a8f70c923e67438069e4de60/orig.mp4?Expires=1771210499&Signature=P-~EnEEKULgLDSEftniwhs~nS2qrLkebQ3UxVqm~PaKa5L5cZwL8GmYYjk9szSOtYhX4HOcMHa0iuDld62dehtTGevEyZdMIKOA1R1Qwzr6g8Z8f90QWlozmKbQ4cATCnU3ioCVSKiUUY1LvZvw29IoFek01rcRJHOfHbe6DcfvGjtvpe2yC8xI27CuZmmGgeiTQAXu36aF7driU6dUyvgPCOMKpErs4YFuhpvMOFf2VReacKgfm7LPH69n~LuoXa~FHScX43R7DWVHK77JXh5lFVqXzqFgY~xpICDNsvTL0S153H3jPcXR77KGb37TGe26FvU1xJlrVcmbPWDGvtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday approved 20 25 3 19, the ordinance authorizing a land swap and redevelopment agreement tied to redevelopment of the Riverfront Plaza pad and an associated East Landing parcel. The bill passed after three floor amendments that added clarity on repurchase prices, deadlines, incentive‑funding sources and additional underwriting and JSEB (Jacksonville Small/Emerging Business) commitments; the final tally was 17 yeas, 1 nay.

Why it matters: The measure clears the way for private developer Gateway Jax to proceed with a mixed project for Riverfront Plaza Pad B, including a hotel and associated uses, while creating guardrails sought by several council members to protect the city if the private project fails to reach financing milestones.

Key provisions and amendments: Councilmember Layman’s earlier amendment (adopted) required execution of a redevelopment agreement within 30 days and clarified purchase price and repurchase mechanics for 801 West Bay Street. Councilmember Salem’s floor amendment removed language referencing a direct purchase of 801 West Bay Street and moved the timetable for the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) to return to council with any incentive request to 12 months (it had been 15). Councilmember Joe Carlucci’s amendment required that any future incentives be funded solely from the Downtown Northbank Community Redevelopment Agency (TIF) and added an independent underwriting review to confirm projected returns before incentives are approved.

Council and agency comments: Councilmember Salem said his amendment was aimed at protecting the city while allowing a land swap that he hopes will help move a University of Florida campus project forward in LaVilla. Council auditors and the DIA participated in days of coordination before the amendments were filed; DIA representatives told the council the board remains committed to JSEB participation targets and that the board would include appropriate JSEB language in any future incentive package.

Developer, DIA and community roles: Cindy Tremor and other Gateway representatives indicated they support the amendments and that they remain committed to including JSEB participation in incentive agreements. Auditor and staff presentations added a performance bond requirement and clarified clawback timelines aligned to development milestones.

Vote and outcome: The ordinance passed as “three times amended” by a vote of 17 yeas, 1 nay. The council recorded the motion as approval of 20 25 3 19 as amended. City staff and DIA will coordinate follow‑on contract language and monitor developer performance against the agreement.

Next steps: The new agreement requires the developer to execute the redevelopment agreement and meet performance deadlines; future incentives — if requested — must be presented to council within the revised timetable and will include underwriting analysis and JSEB commitments as spelled out in the amendments.","The council approved ordinance 20 25 3 19 (the Gateway Jax land‑swap and redevelopment agreement) after three floor amendments that added purchase/repurchase pricing, timing for developer performance, a requirement that future incentives be funded from the Northbank CRA, and an underwriting review; vote was 17–1.",{"_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},6543080,"Council approves ordinance limiting city-funded services for unauthorized immigrants after heated debate",4852,4089000,8941000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3764894-9ccd344db7bd3c31d3d1ff95c4ce9bbd&start=4089&end=8941","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3764894-9ccd344db7bd3c31d3d1ff95c4ce9bbd/thumbnail_4089000.jpg","/articles/6543080/Jacksonville/Duval-County/Florida/Council-approves-ordinance-limiting-city-funded-services-for-unauthorized-immigrants-after-heated-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543080-eaaccce0b8c2d0f5cdcc23cdae7ee87a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771210499&Signature=Aue3MEiyk3SN9vvcd-Zc4g-wqQDKgVujs68SBfGYMCRj3A3CwkVZbqm-5pHJu2NiI34ZXN82szLWzypuW1-je1n3jJ1DBrZJP2ZF32kqEEbDRa0VgrdVPdAL8E7cecnrPARAsicmVB6~tscQCApVLPD8cl5ItKGI7R9BFRLCwXh3ovaTubWAxfkXAhT08CP4qroEcdxkLwY9L6AcSUsfgXNQVkNwUncDUTAZdzOmVzReVe0QzVWSDjor6OvvVxwcD-ZJFEeLF~TWHgB9sld98ZBzeSiNvmiSTWXyryCUWkSl0RvDAfgq~a2kPQl6IhQYFqm0VjiX35uL4lQ9qAp9mw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday approved ordinance 20 25 0 1 3 8, a measure that restricts the use of certain city grant and contract dollars for programs that knowingly provide services to unauthorized immigrants. The final vote was 11 yeas and 7 nays after the council adopted four separate floor amendments that added exemptions for categories including children’s services, victims of domestic violence, pregnant women and certain public-health and military services.

The ordinance drew large public turnout and intense public comment, with 63 speakers during the public-comment period. Dozens of speakers urged the council to reject the measure; several nonprofit leaders warned the new rules would conflict with federal contracts and federal law.

Citywide implications: Supporters framed the ordinance as a taxpayer‑protection and accountability measure; opponents called it discriminatory, legally risky and likely to reduce access to health, education and emergency services for children and other vulnerable residents.

What the ordinance does: The final language ties compliance to city contracts and grants and requires reporting on use of city funds. The council added a long list of exceptions before the final vote. Those exceptions — adopted as floor amendments — exempt children’s programming and providers that serve children, victims of domestic violence and trafficking, services related to infectious‑disease response by the Duval County health department, active‑duty military members, designated legal aid services, and pregnant women. The council also left a one‑year prospective delay for some Kids Hope Alliance contract changes to allow time for implementation.

Council debate: Councilmember Roy Diamond, the ordinance’s sponsor, said the measure was a response to what he described as federal inaction and an unfunded local burden: “The last federal administration let the border be wide open, and 20,000,000 undocumented immigrants came into America,” he said, arguing the city must know how its dollars are spent. Opponents said the ordinance would chill service delivery, create administrative burdens and provoke costly legal challenges.

Several council members pointed to practical problems and enforcement questions. Councilmember Arias asked how the city would administer and audit the rule; an administration official said enforcement would rely on standard contract remedies, including return of misspent funds if a violation were found. Other members warned the ordinance would reduce trust between immigrant communities and city agencies, undermining calls to 911 and other public‑safety reporting.

Public comments and nonprofits: Feeding Northeast Florida’s representative, Coleman Shepherd, told the council, “Ordinance 138, should it be passed, would put requirements in place that are in conflict with our contracts with Feeding America and the USDA,” saying the new process could force frontline providers to turn people away. Speakers from immigrant‑rights, faith and legal‑aid groups urged the council to protect children and preserve existing service networks.

Legal risks and next steps: Multiple speakers and council members warned that the ordinance could prompt litigation under federal law. The council adopted the ordinance as amended; implementation will require administrative rule‑making and contract language changes in affected city grant programs.

By the numbers: The final roll call was 11 yeas, 7 nays.

Community reaction and outlook: The vote prompted applause and shouts from both opponents and supporters in the chamber. Opponents vowed legal challenges; supporters said the council had established needed fiscal and programmatic accountability. City staff and affected nonprofits will now begin the work of translating the ordinance into contract language and reporting systems.","After more than three hours of debate and public comment, the Jacksonville City Council approved ordinance 20 25 0 1 3 8, restricting use of some city grant and contract dollars for services that knowingly serve unauthorized immigrants; the measure passed 11-7 with multiple carve-outs and exemptions added on the floor.","actionData","errors"]

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