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Read. Follow. Verify.Ordinance to Accept $15,000 Donation for Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department
Record date · June 24, 2025
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What This Bill Does
This ordinance authorizes the City of Jacksonville to accept a $15,000 donation from Pinnacle Financial Partners. The funds are designated for the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) to purchase equipment for the Emergency Road Access Team and to cover travel costs for the National Fallen Firefighters Service.
The ordinance provides $15,000 in private funding to the JFRD for specific operational supplies and travel, which requires City Council approval to be added to the city budget.
Who It Affects
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Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department
The department receives $15,000 in funding and assumes responsibility for oversight of the equipment and travel expenses.
Pinnacle Financial Partners
The organization is providing a $15,000 donation to the city.
Key Facts
- The ordinance appropriates $15,000 in funding from Pinnacle Financial Partners to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD).
- Funds are earmarked for non-capital supplies and equipment for the Emergency Road Access Team.
- Funds are earmarked for travel expenses to attend the National Fallen Firefighters Service.
- The JFRD is responsible for providing oversight of the funds.
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- The ordinance is identified by budget transfer number B.T. 25-079.
- The ordinance was approved by the City Council with a 16-0 vote on June 24, 2025.
- The ordinance was introduced on May 27, 2025, and underwent committee review by NCSPHS and the Finance committee.
- A public hearing was held on June 10, 2025, pursuant to Chapter 166, F.S. and C.R. 3.601.
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Private-Public Funding
The city is utilizing private sector donations from Pinnacle Financial Partners to supplement specific JFRD operational costs.
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