Ordinance 2026-0462-E: Funding for First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
May 26, 2026
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arias for Council 2022 | Calvin Dooley | $250 | Retired | Feb 2020 |
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The Frame
The city is directly allocating $26,666.67 in taxpayer funds to a specific nonprofit organization for marketing and job creation efforts, bypassing the usual competitive grant process.
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First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Community Development, Inc.
The organization is receiving $26,666.67 in city funds via a direct contract.
City of Jacksonville taxpayers
Taxpayer funds are being reallocated from the Municipal Dues & Affiliation account to a specific nonprofit organization.
Last recorded activity May 26, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
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Why It Matters
The city is directly allocating $26,666.67 in taxpayer funds to a specific nonprofit organization for marketing and job creation efforts, bypassing the usual competitive grant process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the competitive bidding process waived for this contract?
What is the money being used for?
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Waiver of Competitive Bidding
The city frequently uses ordinance waivers to bypass standard competitive grant processes for specific nonprofit contracts.
Connected Entities
Sources
webapi.legistar.com
Analysis Score
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