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DUVAL COUNTY · LOCALlocal legislationEnacted
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Ordinance to Fund City Beautification and Street Cleaning

Original title: ORD Approp $75,000.00 from the Solid Waste Disposal Fund - Contributions from Private Sources Acct, to Prov Funding for Beautification Initiatives Including St Sweeping Trash & Debris from Roadways; Prov for City Oversight by the Division of R/W & Stormwater Maintenance of the Dept of PW (B.T. 26-053) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor) 3/24/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS,TEU, F 4/6/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 4/7/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 4/7/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 4/14/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 4/20/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0 4/21/26 TEU Approve 4-0 4/21/26 F Approve 6-0 4/28/26 CO Approve 17-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/14/26

Record date · April 28, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance authorizes the transfer of $75,000 from the Solid Waste Disposal Fund to support city beautification projects, specifically street sweeping and the removal of trash and debris from roadways. The project will be managed by the Division of Right-of-Way and Stormwater Maintenance within the Department of Public Works.

Why it matters

The city is allocating $75,000 in existing private-source funds to increase the frequency or scope of street cleaning and debris removal services.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Department of Public Works

The department is tasked with the oversight and execution of the street cleaning and beautification initiatives.

Directly affected

City Residents

Residents will receive increased or maintained street cleaning and debris removal services.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance appropriates $75,000 for beautification initiatives.
  • Funds are sourced from the 'Contributions from Private Sources' account within the Solid Waste Disposal Fund.
  • The funds are designated for street sweeping and the removal of trash and debris from city roadways.
  • Oversight of the project is assigned to the Division of Right-of-Way and Stormwater Maintenance.
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  • The ordinance was approved by the City Council on April 28, 2026, with a 17-0 vote.
  • The ordinance was introduced on March 24, 2026.
  • A public hearing was held on April 14, 2026, in accordance with Chapter 166, F.S. and C.R. 3.601.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the $75,000 coming from?
The money is being moved from the 'Contributions from Private Sources' account within the city's Solid Waste Disposal Fund.
What will the money be used for?
The funds are specifically for beautification efforts, including street sweeping and clearing trash and debris from roadways.
Who is in charge of this project?
The Division of Right-of-Way and Stormwater Maintenance, which is part of the Department of Public Works, will oversee the work.

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Private Funding Usage

The city is utilizing private contributions specifically earmarked for solid waste to fund general street beautification.

Solid Waste Disposal Fund

Connected Entities

Dillard, Solid Waste Disposal Fund, Mayor and 2 more
PersonDillard“Council member sponsoring the ordinance.”Map →
otherSolid Waste Disposal Fund“Source of the $75,000 appropriation.”Map →
PersonMayor“Requested the legislation.”Map →
OrganizationDivision of R/W & Stormwater Maintenance“Responsible for oversight of the beautification initiatives.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Public Works“Parent department for the division managing the funds.”Map →

Sources

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