City Council Support for Historic Designation of the Main Street Bridge

Original title: RESO Expressing the City Council’s Strong Support for the Nomination of the John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge (Commonly Known as the Main Street Bridge) for Listing on the National Register of Historic Places; Encouraging the Planning Dept, the Jax Historic Preservation Commission, & the Dept of Public Works to Collaborate & Prepare a Nomination Submittal (Armstrong) (Introduced by CMs Carlucci, Peluso, Amaro, Arias, Pittman, Lahnen & Gaffney, Jr.) (Co-Sponsors CMs J. Carlucci, Salem, Johnson, Miller, White, Freeman, Gay, Boylan & Howland) 11/25/25 CO Introduced: R 12//1/25 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 12/9/25 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer 1/5/26 R Approve 7-0 1/13/26 CO Approve 18-0

Record date · January 13, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City Council has officially voted to support nominating the John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge, also known as the Main Street Bridge, for inclusion on the . The directs city departments to collaborate on the formal nomination process.

Why it matters

This initiates the formal process to seek historic status for the Main Street Bridge, which may influence future maintenance, renovation, or preservation requirements for the structure.

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

City of Jacksonville residents

Residents are affected by the potential change in the bridge's historic status, which may impact future infrastructure projects or maintenance standards.

Directly affected

Planning Dept, Jax Historic Preservation Commission, and Dept of Public Works

These agencies are tasked with the administrative work of preparing and submitting the nomination.

Key Facts

The City Council adopted the resolution to support the nomination of the John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge to the National Register of Historic Places.
The resolution passed the City Council with an 18-0 vote on January 13, 2026.
The resolution passed the committee stage with a 7-0 vote on January 5, 2026.
The Planning Department, Jax Historic Preservation Commission, and Department of Public Works are directed to collaborate on preparing the nomination submittal.

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The resolution was introduced on November 25, 2025, and assigned file number 2025-0881-A.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for the bridge to be on the National Register of Historic Places?

The is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. Listing can provide recognition and potential access to preservation incentives.

Does this resolution guarantee the bridge will be listed?

No, this expresses the City Council's support and directs city departments to prepare and submit the nomination; the final decision rests with the National Park Service.

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