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Funding Approved for Baseball Grounds ADA Improvements

Original title: ORD Approp $703,183.22, Including (1) $519,414.54 from the Capital Proj - City Venues Surcharge - Baseball Park - Baseball Park - Bldg Systems - Other Construction Costs Acct, & (2) $183,768.68 from the Sports Complex CIP Fund, Including $168,239.93 from the Baseball Park - Baseball Park - Bldg Systems - Other Construction Costs Acct & $15,528.75 from the Baseball Park - Landscape & Turf - Other Construction Costs Acct, to the City Venues Capital Proj Fund - Baseball Grounds - MLB Requirements - Other Construction Costs Acct to Prov Funding for Certain Improvements to the Baseball Grounds of Jax; Amend the 26-30 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2025-505-E to Reflect This Approp of Funds; 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; Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & Corp Sec to Execute a 2nd Amdt to Costs Disbursement Agrmt btwn the City & Jacksonville Baseball, LLC to Increase the Max Indebtedness Under the Cost Disbursement Agrmt by $703,183.22 for a New Total Max Indebtedness Not-To-Exceed $36,063,183.22; Prov for Oversight by the Dept of PW (Revised B.T. 26-082) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor) 5/26/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F 6/1/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/1/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/2/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/9/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/15/26 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-1 (Gay) 6/15/26 R Amend/Approve 5-1 (Gay) 6/16/26 F Amend/Approve 4-3 (Howland, Diamond, Lahnen) 6/23/26 CO Amend/Approve 13-3 (Diamond, Freeman, Gay) Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/9/26

June 23, 2026

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$157,400across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89Laborers' International Union of North America - Local 89 PAC Fund$20,000N/ASep 2021
Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89Southern California District Council of Laborers PAC - SCC$20,000N/AOct 2021
Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89Laborers' International Union of North America - Local 89 PAC Fund$20,000N/ASep 2021
Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89Laborers' Pacific Southwest Regional Organizing Coalition PAC - SCC$20,000N/AOct 2021
Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89Southern California District Council of Laborers PAC - SCC$20,000N/AOct 2021
Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89Southern California Pipe Trades District Council #16 PAC - SCC$5,000N/AOct 2021
Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union No. 1230 PAC - SCC$5,000N/AOct 2021
Dave Freeman for AssemblyHousing Affiliates Inc.$5,000-Jan 2000
Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union No. 1230 PAC - SCC$5,000N/AOct 2021
Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89Southern California Pipe Trades District Council #16 PAC - SCC$5,000N/AOct 2021
Dave Freeman for AssemblyTennebaum & Co. LLC$5,000-Jan 2000
Dave Freeman for AssemblyTennebaum & Co. LLC$5,000-Jan 2000
Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021William Baber$4,000CouncilmemberOct 2021
Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021William Baber$4,000CouncilmemberOct 2021
Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021Joshua Rebello$2,700Youth and Family Service CoordinatorJul 2021
Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021Joshua Rebello$2,700Youth and Family Service CoordinatorJul 2021
Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021Jon Segal$2,500SalesOct 2021
Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021Jon Segal$2,500SalesOct 2021
Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2022Clarence A. Shelmon$2,000RetiredJun 2021
Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021Clarence A. Shelmon$2,000RetiredAug 2021

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance reallocates $703,183.22 in city funds to ensure the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and increases the city's total potential debt obligation to Jacksonville Baseball, LLC to $36,063,183.22.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Jacksonville Baseball, LLC

The entity is a party to the cost disbursement agreement with the city, which is being amended to increase the maximum indebtedness.

Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville visitors

The facility is undergoing improvements to meet ADA accessibility requirements.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 23, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council has approved $703,183.22 to fund accessibility improvements at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. This ordinance also increases the city's total financial commitment to Jacksonville Baseball, LLC for these upgrades.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this funding?
The funds are designated for improvements to the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Where is the money coming from?
The money is being transferred from the Capital Project - City Venues Surcharge and the Sports Complex Fund.
Does this change the city's contract with the baseball team?
Yes, it authorizes a second amendment to the with Jacksonville Baseball, LLC, increasing the city's total maximum indebtedness to $36,063,183.22.

Why It Matters

This ordinance reallocates $703,183.22 in city funds to ensure the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and increases the city's total potential debt obligation to Jacksonville Baseball, LLC to $36,063,183.22.

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ADA Compliance Priority

The city is waiving standard budget code provisions specifically to expedite ADA compliance improvements at a city-owned venue.

Connected Entities

personDiamondCouncil member who voted on the ordinance.Map →
personLahnenCouncil member who voted on the ordinance.Map →
organizationJacksonville Baseball, LLCThe entity entering into a cost disbursement agreement with the city.Map →
organizationCity CouncilThe legislative body that enacted the ordinance.Map →
personFreemanCouncil member who voted on the ordinance.Map →
personHowlandCouncil member who voted on the ordinance.Map →
personGayCouncil member who voted on the ordinance.Map →

Sources

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