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Rules committee advances $15M development and workforce package after amendments; Edward Waters funds moved "below the line"
Summary
After debate and a legal red flag about Edward Waters University’s public-purpose footing, the Rules Committee approved a $15 million finance substitute with $2 million for EWU placed below the line pending legal review and $675,000 set aside for apprenticeship training.
The Duval County Rules Committee advanced a $15 million finance substitute that combines higher-education and workforce initiatives, but not before members amended the package to address legal and programmatic concerns.
Office of General Counsel staff told the committee that bond counsel raised an initial concern regarding whether the Edward Waters University (EWU) appropriation met a clear public purpose. Mary Stifopoulos of OGC said the issue required further legal analysis. In response, Council Member Terrence Freeman proposed an amendment to move $2,000,000 earmarked for EWU "below the line" pending that review and to reallocate $675,000 toward an…
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