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Council approves $175,000 for Northwest Economic Fund project despite ROI concerns; amendment passes 6–1
Summary
Council approved an amended $175,000 appropriation to support three businesses (including Baker Sports) moving into a former Fanatics building in northwest Jacksonville, with debate over lowering the public‑investment ROI below 1.0 and supporters citing local job creation and reuse of an idle facility.
The Finance Committee on Aug. 19 approved an amendment increasing a Northwest Jacksonville Economic Development Fund award to $175,000 for a project occupying the former Fanatics building that will house three businesses (Baker Sports, Pro Choice and Burbank). Councilwoman Clark Murray offered the amendment increasing the funding from $100,000 to $175,000; the amendment passed and the bill (20250538) passed on a ballot vote, 6–1.
Council debate focused on the public‑investment ROI…
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