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Committee clears $8 million appropriation to buy GatewayJax property for UF campus talks; JEA funding to replenish reserves discussed

3004714 · March 18, 2025
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Summary

The Finance Committee approved an $8 million appropriation (Bill 20 25 1 30 5) to acquire a property for a proposed University of Florida campus; the auditors said the $8 million would come from operating reserves with intent to replenish those reserves with JEA contributions in the FY26 budget. Committee voted 6-0.

The Finance Committee voted 6-0 to approve Bill 20 25 1 30 5, which increases the appropriation to $8 million to acquire a property that proponents say will support a proposed University of Florida campus.

Funding source and replenishment: the Council Auditor explained the $8 million would be taken from the city’s operating reserves. Committee members and the auditor said the intent is to replenish that reserve in the FY26 budget using an increased JEA (Jacksonville…

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