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Lease Extension for Mandarin-Loretto Volunteer Fire Department Property

Original title: ORD Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Designee, & Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver a 1st Amendment to Lease Agrmt Btwn the City & Mandarin-Loretto Volunteer Fire Department, INC. (Landlord) for Propty Located at 2948 Delor Dr, Jax, FL 32223, Extending the Term of the Lease to 3/30/29, with 1 Remaining Option to Renew an Add’l 3 YR Term, at an Annual Rental Rate of $38,200.00 with No Annual Rent Increases; Prov for Oversight by the JFRD (Dillard) (Req of Mayor) 4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/18/26 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0 5/19/26 F Amend/Approve 8-0 5/26/26 CO Amend/Approve 17-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26

May 26, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The city will continue to pay $38,200 annually in taxpayer funds to lease this property for fire department operations through at least 2029.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Mandarin-Loretto Volunteer Fire Department, INC.

They are the landlord receiving annual rent payments from the city.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD)

They are tasked with the oversight of the leased property.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 26, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This ordinance authorizes the City of Jacksonville to extend its lease agreement for the property located at 2948 Delor Drive. The lease is extended through March 30, 2029, with one additional three-year renewal option at a fixed annual rent of $38,200.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will the city pay for this lease?
The city will pay $38,200.00 annually.
Will the rent increase over time?
No, the agreement specifies there will be no annual rent increases.
Who is responsible for overseeing the property?
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) is responsible for oversight.

Why It Matters

The city will continue to pay $38,200 annually in taxpayer funds to lease this property for fire department operations through at least 2029.

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Fixed Rent Agreement

The lease explicitly includes a provision for no annual rent increases, which is a notable financial constraint for a multi-year agreement.

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Sources

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