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Proposed Budget Adjustments for City Capital Projects (Ordinance 2026-0538)

Original title: ORD Approp $21,019,214.38 from Various Accts within the Authd Capital Proj, Better Jax Proj Bonds, & ETR Bonds, Series 2004 - Autumn Bonds Funds to Correct Budgeted CIP Projs as Follows: (1) Correct the FY 25-26 Budgeted Transfer from the Cahoon Rd & Normandy Blvd to Beaver St Proj to the Old Middleburg 103rd-Branan Field-01 Proj, (2) Reverse the Approp Outlined in Exhibit 1 to Ord 2025-456-E to Change the Funding Source for the Cecil Equestrian Facility - Facility Repairs & Improvements Proj from the Palm Ave Improvements Proj to Using the Proj Closure Activity, & (3) Reverse the FY 25-26 Budget Approp & Change the Funding Source for the Southside Tennis Complex Proj from the Palm Ave Improvements Proj to Instead Use the Proj Closure Activity & Available Funding within the ETR Bonds, Series 2004 - Autumn Bonds Fund; Amend the 26-30 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2025-505-E to Reflect the Approp & Transfers of Funds for Various CIP Projs as More Particularly Described Herein (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM White) 6/23/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 7/28/26

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance adjusts the funding sources and project allocations for major city infrastructure, which determines how $21 million in existing bond funds are distributed across specific public works projects.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Cecil Equestrian Facility

The funding source for its repairs and improvements is being changed from the Palm Ave Improvements project to the Project Closure Activity.

Southside Tennis Complex

The funding source for its project is being changed to the Project Closure Activity and available ETR Series 2004 Autumn bond funds.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This ordinance proposes reallocating $21,019,214.38 across several city capital improvement projects to correct previous budget entries. The changes involve shifting funding sources for the Cecil Equestrian Facility and the Southside Tennis Complex, as well as correcting a transfer between road projects.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this ordinance?
It is a technical budget adjustment to correct funding sources and project allocations for several ongoing city capital improvement projects.
Does this ordinance increase taxes?
The document describes the reallocation of existing bond funds and previously appropriated budget amounts, not the creation of new taxes.
When will this be discussed?
A public hearing is scheduled for July 28, 2026.

Why It Matters

This ordinance adjusts the funding sources and project allocations for major city infrastructure, which determines how $21 million in existing bond funds are distributed across specific public works projects.

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Reliance on Project Closure Activity

The ordinance shows a shift in funding strategy by moving multiple projects to utilize 'Project Closure Activity' funds, suggesting the city is consolidating remaining balances from completed or closed projects.

Connected Entities

organizationNeighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety CommitteeCommittee currently reviewing the ordinance.Map →
personCM WhiteCity Council member who introduced the ordinance.Map →
personStaffopoulosIndividual associated with the ordinance filing.Map →

Sources

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