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Approval of $730,000 Grant for Real Time Crime Center Upgrades

Original title: ORD Approp Grant Funds in the Amt of $730,000 from the FDLE for the JSO Real Time Crime Center Enhancement Proj as Described Herein; Prov for Oversight by JSO, Dept of Investigations & Homeland Security; Req 1 Cycle Emergency Passage (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Carrico) (Co-Sponsors CMs Miller, Amaro, Boylan, Gay, White, Clark-Murray, Diamond, Howland & Johnson) 10/14/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 10/20/25 NCSPHS Emergency/Approve 7-0 10/21/25 F Emergency/Approve 6-0 10/28/25 CO PH Emergency/Approve 18-0-1 Abstain(Freeman) Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 10/28/25

Record date · October 28, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City Council has approved an ordinance to accept $730,000 in grant funding from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). These funds are designated for the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) to enhance its Real Time Crime Center technology and operations.

Why it matters

This ordinance authorizes the city to receive and spend $730,000 in state grant funds to upgrade local law enforcement surveillance and data-processing capabilities.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

The agency receives $730,000 in grant funds and is responsible for project oversight.

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City Council Members

Council members voted to approve the emergency appropriation of funds.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance appropriates $730,000 in grant funds from the FDLE.
  • Funds are specifically allocated for the JSO Real Time Crime Center Enhancement Project.
  • Oversight of the project is assigned to the JSO and the Department of Investigations & Homeland Security.
  • The ordinance was passed as an emergency measure, requiring only one cycle of review.
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  • The final City Council vote on October 28, 2025, was 18-0-1, with CM Freeman abstaining.
  • The ordinance was introduced on October 14, 2025.
  • The ordinance received committee approval from NCSPHS (7-0) and Finance (6-0) prior to the final vote.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Real Time Crime Center?
The document identifies it as the facility receiving technology enhancements via the grant, though it does not provide a technical definition of its operations.
Who is responsible for managing this money?
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and the Department of Investigations & Homeland Security are responsible for oversight.

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Emergency Passage Usage

The ordinance was fast-tracked through the legislative process as an emergency measure, which is common for grant acceptance but bypasses standard public review cycles.

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Connected Entities

CM Carrico, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
PersonCM Carrico“Introduced the ordinance”Map →
OrganizationFlorida Department of Law Enforcement“Grant provider”Map →
OrganizationJacksonville Sheriff's Office“Recipient and project overseer”Map →

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