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City Grant for Springfield Animal Hospital Infrastructure Improvements

Original title: ORD Approp $50,000 from the NW OED Fund - Contingency Acct, to the NW OED Fund - Subsidies & Contributions to Private Orgs Acct, for the Purpose of Providing a NWJEDF Business Infrastructure Grant to Springfield Animal Hospital, LLC to Fund Certain Infrastructure Improvements in Connection with the Renovation of an Existing Bldg & Construction of a Dog Park Located at 1632 N Main St, Jax, FL; Making Certain Findings, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver, for & on Behalf of the City, an Economic Dev Agrmt btwn the City & Company, to Support the Proj; Auth the Big Grant; Auth Appvl of Tech Amends by the Executive Director of the OED; Affirming the Proj’s Compliance with the NWJEDF Guidelines Appvd & Adopted by Ord 2016-779-E, as Amended; Affirming the Proj’s Compliance with the Public Investment Policy Adopted by Ord 2024-286-E, as Amended; Prov for City Oversight by the OED (B.T. 25-121) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor) 10/14/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 10/20/25 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 10/21/25 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 10/28/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/3/25 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0 11/4/25 F Amend/Approve 6-0 11/12/25 CO Amend/Approve 17-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 10/28/25

Record date · November 12, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Jacksonville City Council has approved a $50,000 economic development grant for Springfield Animal Hospital, LLC. The funds will support infrastructure improvements, including building renovations and the construction of a dog park at 1632 N Main St.

Why it matters

This ordinance authorizes the transfer of $50,000 in public funds to a private business to subsidize specific property improvements, requiring the Mayor to execute an on behalf of the city.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Springfield Animal Hospital, LLC

The company receives a $50,000 grant and enters into an economic development agreement with the city.

Directly affected

Office of Economic Development (OED)

The agency is tasked with project oversight and the authority to approve technical amendments.

Key Facts

  • The City Council approved a $50,000 appropriation from the NW OED Fund Contingency Account to the Subsidies & Contributions to Private Orgs Account.
  • The funds are designated as a business infrastructure grant for Springfield Animal Hospital, LLC.
  • The grant supports infrastructure improvements for building renovations and a new dog park at 1632 N Main St.
  • The Mayor or their designee is authorized to execute an economic development agreement between the City and the company.
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  • The project is affirmed to be in compliance with NWJEDF guidelines (Ord 2016-779-E) and the Public Investment Policy (Ord 2024-286-E).
  • The Office of Economic Development (OED) is authorized to approve technical amendments to the project.
  • The OED is tasked with providing ongoing project oversight.
  • The ordinance passed the City Council with a 17-0 vote on November 12, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the money for this grant coming from?
The funds are being transferred from the NW OED Fund Contingency Account.
What is the money being used for?
The funds are for infrastructure improvements, specifically for building renovations and the construction of a dog park at 1632 N Main St.
Who is responsible for overseeing this project?
The Office of Economic Development (OED) is responsible for city oversight of the project.

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Compliance Affirmation

The ordinance explicitly cites compliance with two specific prior ordinances (2016-779-E and 2024-286-E), indicating a standardized process for vetting economic development projects.

Ord 2016-779-EOrd 2024-286-E

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