Funding Approved for Bay Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Original title: ORD Approp Grant Funds in the Amt of $3,000,000 from the FDOT to a New CIP Proj Entitled “Bay Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements” (the Project), for the Design & Construction of Certain Traffic Calming Improvements on Bay St in the Vicinity of the Stadium; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver, for & on Behalf of the City, the Grant Agrmt btwn the FDOT & the City; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver, for & on Behalf of the City, the Funding & Disbursement Agrmt btwn the City & Shipyards Trustee Jacksonville, LLC to Prov Partial Funding for the Proj; Amend the 26-30 5-Yr Capital Improvement Prog Appvd by Ord 2025-505-E to Add the Proj Entitled “Bay Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements”; Req 1 Cycle Emerg Passage; Prov for Oversight by the Dept of Public Works, Engineering & Construction Mgmt Div (Sawyer) (Introduced by CM White) (Co-Sponsors CMs Johnson & Miller) 1/13/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 1/20/26 NCSPHS Emergency/Amend/Approve 6-0 1/21/26 F Emergency/Amend/Approve 6-0 1/27/26 CO PH Emergency/Amend/Approve 17-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 1/27/26

Record date · January 27, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City Council has approved a $3 million grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to fund pedestrian safety and improvements on Bay Street near the stadium. The ordinance also authorizes agreements with the state and a private developer, Shipyards Trustee Jacksonville, LLC, to manage the project's funding and construction.

Why it matters

This ordinance authorizes $3 million in state funding to redesign traffic flow and pedestrian infrastructure on Bay Street, directly impacting transit safety and construction activity near the stadium area.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Shipyards Trustee Jacksonville, LLC

The entity is a party to the funding and disbursement agreement for the project.

Directly affected

City of Jacksonville residents

Residents using the Bay Street area near the stadium will experience changes to traffic flow and pedestrian infrastructure.

Directly affected

Department of Public Works

The department is tasked with the oversight and management of the project design and construction.

Key Facts

The City Council approved $3,000,000 in grant funding from the FDOT for the 'Bay Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements' project.
The project focuses on design and construction of traffic calming measures on Bay Street near the stadium.
The ordinance authorizes the Mayor and Corporate Secretary to sign a grant agreement with the FDOT.
The ordinance authorizes the Mayor and Corporate Secretary to sign a funding and disbursement agreement with Shipyards Trustee Jacksonville, LLC.

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The 2026-2030 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (established by Ord 2025-505-E) is amended to include this new project.
The Department of Public Works, Engineering & Construction Management Division (Sawyer) is assigned oversight of the project.
The ordinance was passed with emergency status on 1/27/26 by a 17-0 vote.
A public hearing was held on 1/27/26 in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 166.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Bay Street project?

The project is designed to implement improvements and enhance pedestrian safety on Bay Street in the area near the stadium.

Who is paying for this project?

The project is funded by a $3,000,000 grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), with additional funding and disbursement coordination involving Shipyards Trustee Jacksonville, LLC.

Who is overseeing the construction?

The City's Department of Public Works, Engineering & Construction Management Division is responsible for project oversight.

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