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Approval of $17.6 Million Bond Issuance for Sulzbacher Enterprise Village

Original title: RESO Upon an Acknowledgement of Due Authorization & the Making of Findings, Apv the Issuance by the JHFA of Its Multifamily Housing Rev Bonds (Sulzbacher Enterprise Village), Series 2025, in an Aggregate Principal Amt Not to Exceed $17,600,000 for the Purpose of Financing All or a Portion of the Costs Related to the Acquisition & Construction of a Multifamily Residential Housing Facility for Persons or Families of Low, Middle or Moderate Income, to Be Located at Walgreen Rd, ± 2,150 Ft North of the Intersection of Walgreen Rd & Golfair Blvd in Jax, Duval County, FL, 32209, & to Be Commonly Known as “Sulzbacher Enterprise Village”; Determining Credit Not Being Pledged (Req of JHFA) (Wilson) (Co-Sponsor CM Pittman) 2/25/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 3/3/25 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/4/25 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/11/25 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/17/25 NCSPHS Approve 7-0 3/18/25 F Approve 6-0 3/25/25 CO Approve 17-0

Record date · March 25, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Jacksonville City Council has approved the issuance of up to $17.6 million in to fund the construction of the Sulzbacher Enterprise Village. This facility will provide housing for low, middle, and moderate-income families in the 32209 area of Jacksonville.

Why it matters

This resolution authorizes the financing mechanism for a new affordable housing development, allowing the Jacksonville Housing Finance Authority to issue bonds without pledging the city's credit.

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

Low, middle, and moderate-income families

These groups are the intended residents of the new housing facility.

Directly affected

Jacksonville Housing Finance Authority

The authority is authorized to issue the bonds to finance the project.

Key Facts

  • The City Council approved the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds up to $17.6 million.
  • The funds are designated for the acquisition and construction of the Sulzbacher Enterprise Village.
  • The facility will serve persons or families of low, middle, or moderate income.
  • The project is located on Walgreen Road, approximately 2,150 feet north of the intersection with Golfair Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32209.
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  • The resolution explicitly states that the credit of the city is not being pledged for these bonds.
  • The resolution (File 2025-0149-A) was adopted on March 25, 2025, with a 17-0 vote.
  • The project was reviewed and approved by the NCSPHS committee (7-0) and the Finance committee (6-0) prior to the final council vote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this bond issuance increase city taxes?
No. The resolution specifies that the credit of the city is not being pledged, meaning the city is not liable for the debt repayment.
Who is eligible to live in the Sulzbacher Enterprise Village?
The facility is intended for persons or families of low, middle, or moderate income.
Where exactly will this housing be built?
It will be located on Walgreen Road, approximately 2,150 feet north of the intersection of Walgreen Road and Golfair Boulevard in Jacksonville.

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Unanimous Support for Housing Bonds

The project received unanimous support across both committees and the full council, indicating strong consensus on this specific housing development.

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Connected Entities

Sulzbacher Enterprise Village, Jacksonville Housing Finance Authority, Walgreen Rd and 2 more
locationSulzbacher Enterprise Village“The name of the housing facility being constructed.”Map →
OrganizationJacksonville Housing Finance Authority“The agency requesting the bond issuance.”Map →
locationWalgreen Rd“The site location of the project.”Map →
PersonWilson“City Council member who sponsored the resolution.”Map →
PersonPittman“City Council member who co-sponsored the resolution.”Map →

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