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Proposed $1.7 Million Funding for Timuquan Trail Construction

Original title: ORD Approp $1,700,000.00 in Grant Funding from the U.S. DOT Thru the FDOT to Prov Add’l Funding for Construction of the Timuquan Trl - Segment C Along Fort Caroline Rd in Council Dist 1; Amend the 26-30 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2025-505-E to Reflect This Approp of Funds to the Proj; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec, to Execute & Deliver a Local Agency Supplemental Prog Agrmt, Financial Proj # 441861-2-58-01 & 441861-2-68-02, btwn the State of FDOT & the City to Extend the Agrmt Expiration Date Until 6/30/27; Waiving the Provisions of Sec 106.303 (Format & Determination of Amounts Appropriated), Subpt A (General Provisions), Pt 3 (Appropriations), Ch 106 (Budget & Accounting Code), Ord Code, to Allow Modification of the Approp of Funds Exhibit to Facilitate Compliance with the Requirements of the ADA; Prov for Oversight by the Dept of Public Works, Engineering & Construction Mgmt Div (B.T. 26-060) (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) 6/9/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,R, F 6/15/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/15/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/16/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/23/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/23/26

Record date · July 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance proposes accepting $1.7 million in federal grant funding, distributed through the Florida Department of Transportation, to support the construction of Segment C of the Timuquan Trail along Fort Caroline Road. The proposal also seeks to extend the project's agreement expiration date to June 30, 2027, and adjust local budget codes to ensure the project meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

Why it matters

This ordinance would authorize $1.7 million in new funding for the Timuquan Trail project in Council District 1 and extend the project's completion timeline through June 2027.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Council District 1 Residents

Residents in this district will see the construction of the Timuquan Trail Segment C funded and managed through this ordinance.

Directly affected

Department of Public Works

This department is assigned the responsibility for project oversight.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this funding?
The $1.7 million is intended to provide additional funding for the construction of Segment C of the Timuquan Trail along Fort Caroline Road.
When does the project need to be completed by?
The ordinance proposes extending the agreement expiration date to June 30, 2027.
Why is the city waiving budget code provisions?
The waiver is intended to allow for modifications to the exhibit to ensure the project complies with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

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ADA Compliance Priority

The ordinance explicitly waives local budget code requirements to facilitate ADA compliance, indicating a prioritization of accessibility standards in infrastructure projects.

Connected Entities

Council District 1, City of Jacksonville, Wilson and 4 more
locationCouncil District 1“The geographic area where the trail construction is located.”Map →
OrganizationCity of Jacksonville“Recipient of the grant funding.”Map →
PersonWilson“Council member associated with the ordinance.”Map →
otherTimuquan Trail“The infrastructure project receiving the funding.”Map →
OrganizationFlorida Department of Transportation“Agency distributing the federal grant funds.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Public Works“Agency tasked with project oversight.”Map →
OrganizationU.S. Department of Transportation“Source of the grant funding.”Map →

Sources

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