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Rules committee approves emergency funding plan to advance port project; JEA pledge expected to offset reserves
Summary
The committee approved a motion to release emergency funding for a Port Authority project with the understanding that a planned JEA payment will replenish the city’s reserves; one council member abstained due to a business conflict.
The Rules Committee approved an emergency supplemental appropriation to advance a port-related project, voting to use city reserves now with the expectation that a forthcoming $40 million payment from JEA will replenish the account.
Committee members said the action was necessary to keep a time‑sensitive project moving. The measure passed by emergency vote; Councilman Mike Gay announced he would abstain from the final committee tally because of a potential business conflict.
During committee discussion staff and sponsors noted the administration and Port Authority had negotiated terms and that the appropriation would be repaid once JEA disbursed a planned payment tied to port development. An amendment recorded committee intent to use the JEA funds, once received, to replenish operating reserves.
Rules members approved the emergency motion 6‑0 with one abstention. Committee leaders directed staff to track receipts and report back on the replenishment timeline.
