Funding for New Turn Lanes on Hodges Boulevard

Original title: ORD Approp $2,955,081.05 from the Proj Entitled “CDA Hodges & Beach - PW, Utilities, Infras” (the Hodges & Beach Project) consisting of $132,377.06 from the Investment Pool Earnings acct & $2,822,703.99 from the Other Construction Costs acct to the Proj Entitled “Hodges Blvd Improvements” (the Project) Other Construction Costs account to Pay for Installation of New Turn Lanes at Hodges Blvd & Sutton Park Dr S, Sutton Park Dr N & Chets Creek Blvd, & Deapprop $165,000.00 from the Better Jax Trust Fund - Local Option Sales Tax Acct Previously Appvd for the Proj; Waiving the Conflicting Provisions of Sec 111.535 (Fair Share Specific Projects Special Revenue Fund), Pt 5 (Public Works, Utilities, & Infrastructure), Ch 111 (Special Revenue & Trust Accounts), Ord Code, to Allow for Transfer of Funds from the Hodges & Beach Project to the Proj; Amend the 25-29 5-Yr Capital Improvement Plan Appvd by Ord 2024-505-E to Reflect the Approp of Funds Described Herein; Amend the Better Jax Plan Work Prog (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Lahnen) 5/13/25 CO Introduced: R, F, TEU 5/19/25 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/20/25 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/20/25 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/27/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/2/25 R Amend/Approve 8-0 6/3/25 F Amend/Approve 6-0 6/3/25 TEU Amend/Approve 5-0 6/10/25 CO Amend/Approve 18-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/27/25

Record date · June 10, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance authorizes the transfer of approximately $2.96 million to fund the installation of new turn lanes at three intersections along Hodges Boulevard. It also adjusts the city's five-year and removes $165,000 in previously allocated sales tax funds from the project.

Why it matters

This legislation reallocates $2,955,081.05 in city funds to construct new turn lanes at the intersections of Hodges Boulevard with Sutton Park Drive South, Sutton Park Drive North, and Chets Creek Boulevard.

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

Hodges Boulevard commuters

Drivers using the intersections of Hodges Boulevard and Sutton Park Drive/Chets Creek Boulevard will experience changes to road infrastructure.

Directly affected

City of Jacksonville

The city is reallocating capital project funds and amending its five-year improvement plan.

Key Facts

Appropriates $2,955,081.05 from the 'CDA Hodges & Beach' project to the 'Hodges Blvd Improvements' project.
Funds are sourced from Investment Pool Earnings ($132,377.06) and Other Construction Costs ($2,822,703.99).
De-appropriates $165,000.00 from the Better Jax Trust Fund - Local Option Sales Tax account.
Project scope includes new turn lanes at Hodges Blvd & Sutton Park Dr S, Sutton Park Dr N, and Chets Creek Blvd.

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Waives conflicting provisions of Section 111.535 of the Ordinance Code to permit the fund transfer.
Amends the 25-29 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (previously approved by Ord 2024-505-E).
Amends the Better Jax Plan Work Program.
Passed the City Council with an 18-0 vote on June 10, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What specific road improvements are being funded?

The funds will pay for the installation of new turn lanes at the intersections of Hodges Boulevard with Sutton Park Drive South, Sutton Park Drive North, and Chets Creek Boulevard.

Where is the money coming from?

The money is being transferred from the 'CDA Hodges & Beach' project account, specifically from investment earnings and construction cost accounts.

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