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Closure of Unused Portion of Kona Avenue

Original title: ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an Unopened & Unimproved Portion of Kona Ave as Recorded in Plat Bk 8, Pgs 23-25, Oakwood Villa Estates, of the Current Public Records of Duval County, FL, Located in Council Dist 1, at the Req of North Florida School of Special Education, Inc., Subj Unto Reservation to City & JEA of a Non-Exclusive All-Utilities, Facilities, & Access Easement on, Over, Under, Thru, & Across the Closure Area; Prov for Appvl Subj to Conditions (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) 5/27/25 CO Introduced: TEU 6/3/25 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/10/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/17/25 TEU PH Approve 6-0 6/24/25 CO Approve 16-0 TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S. - 6/17/25 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/10/25

Record date · June 24, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City Council has approved the closure and abandonment of an unopened, unimproved section of Kona Avenue in Council District 1. The land is being closed at the request of the North Florida School of Special Education, Inc., while maintaining utility and access rights for the City and JEA.

Why it matters

This ordinance permanently removes a portion of public right-of-way from city control, transferring the land status while ensuring the City and JEA retain permanent access for utility maintenance.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

North Florida School of Special Education, Inc.

The organization requested the closure of the street portion adjacent to their property.

Directly affected

JEA

The utility provider retains permanent access rights to the land for utility maintenance.

Indirectly affected

Residents of Council District 1

The public right-of-way status of a specific portion of Kona Avenue is removed.

Key Facts

  • The City Council enacted Ordinance 2025-0400-E to close and abandon an unopened, unimproved portion of Kona Avenue.
  • The property is located in Council District 1 within the Oakwood Villa Estates subdivision.
  • The closure was requested by the North Florida School of Special Education, Inc.
  • The City and JEA retain a non-exclusive easement for all utilities, facilities, and access on, over, under, and through the closed area.
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  • The ordinance was approved by the City Council with a 16-0 vote on June 24, 2025.
  • The Transportation, Energy, and Utilities (TEU) committee approved the measure 6-0 on June 17, 2025.
  • Public hearings were held on June 10, 2025, pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 166 and Council Rule 3.601.
  • The action is subject to specific conditions as outlined in the ordinance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'close and abandon' a street?
It means the city is removing the public designation of that land as a street, effectively returning it to private use while maintaining necessary utility access.
Will utility services be affected by this closure?
No, the ordinance explicitly reserves a non-exclusive for the City and JEA to continue accessing and maintaining utilities on the property.

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The ordinance demonstrates a standard practice of ensuring utility access is legally protected before abandoning public right-of-way.

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Connected Entities

North Florida School of Special Education, Inc., Wilson, JEA and 1 more
OrganizationNorth Florida School of Special Education, Inc.“The entity that requested the closure of the street portion.”Map →
PersonWilson“City Council member sponsoring the ordinance.”Map →
OrganizationJEA“The local utility provider retaining easement rights on the closed property.”Map →
locationDuval County“The jurisdiction where the property is located.”Map →

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