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Orange Park council denies fee waiver for Community Care Day; applicant urged to pursue standard permit
Summary
The council voted 5–0 to deny a request from Lynn Martinez and Mount Zion AME Church to waive park and municipal fees for a free Community Care Day planned for June 6, 2026. Council cited liability, staffing, sanitation and parking concerns and suggested administrative follow-up if the group pays established fees.
Lynn Martinez, speaking for Community Care Day 2026 in partnership with Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, asked the Orange Park Town Council on Feb. 3 to waive municipal fees so the group could hold a free outreach event at Town Hall Park on June 6 offering health screenings, food and social-service referrals. Martinez said the organizers expect 700 to 1,000 attendees and that waiving fees would allow limited church funds to be spent on services rather than site costs.
Council members pressed for logistical details and fiscal clarity. Town staff…
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