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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval of $3.5 Million Grant Payment to Fidelity National Information Services
Record date · November 25, 2025
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What This Bill Does
The City Council has approved the transfer of $3.5 million from the General Fund to fulfill a previously authorized economic development grant for Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. This ordinance formalizes the funding mechanism for a commitment established in earlier legislative actions.
This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $3.5 million in taxpayer funds from the city's General Fund balance to complete a grant payment to a private corporation.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
The company is the recipient of the $3.5 million grant payment.
City Taxpayers
Taxpayers are the source of the $3.5 million being transferred from the General Fund balance.
Key Facts
- The City Council approved an appropriation of $3,500,000 from the General Fund GSD Fund Balance.
- The funds are designated for the City Closing Fund Grant to Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
- The grant was previously authorized by Resolution 2019-596-A and Ordinance 2024-26-E.
- The ordinance was introduced on October 28, 2025.
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- The City Council approved the measure with a 17-0 vote on November 25, 2025.
- The Finance Committee approved the measure with a 5-0 vote on November 18, 2025.
- A public hearing was held on November 12, 2025, pursuant to Chapter 166, F.S. and Council Rule 3.601.
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Multi-Year Legislative Commitment
This ordinance is the final funding step for a grant originally authorized in 2019, showing a long-term financial commitment.
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