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Proposed Funding for City Employee Art Show Awards and Reception

Original title: ORD Approp $3,950 from the National Arts Prog - Contributions from Private Sources Acct ($3,450) & the Misc Svcs & Charges Acct ($500) to the Misc Grants & AIDS Acct to Prov $3,450 to Be Distributed as Awards & $500 for a Reception Honoring the Award Recipients in a Local Art Show Featuring Art Created by City of Jax Employees or a Member of Their Immediate Family (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Carrico) 6/23/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 7/28/26

Record date · July 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance proposes moving $3,950 within the city budget to fund awards and a reception for a local art show featuring work by City of Jacksonville employees and their families.

Why it matters

The ordinance reallocates $3,950 from existing private contribution and service accounts to a grant account to provide $3,450 in art awards and $500 for an event reception.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

City of Jacksonville employees

Employees and their immediate family members are eligible to submit art for the show and receive awards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to participate in the art show?
The art show features art created by City of Jacksonville employees or a member of their immediate family.
What will the $3,950 be used for?
$3,450 will be distributed as awards to participants, and $500 will be used for a reception to honor the recipients.
Where is the money coming from?
The funds are being reallocated from the National Arts Prog - Contributions from Private Sources account ($3,450) and the Misc Svcs & Charges account ($500).

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Private-Public Funding Mix

The ordinance demonstrates a reliance on private contributions from the National Arts Program to supplement city-funded service accounts for employee recognition.

National Arts ProgCity of Jacksonville

Connected Entities

CM Carrico, City of Jacksonville, National Arts Prog
PersonCM Carrico“City Council member who introduced the ordinance.”Map →
locationCity of Jacksonville“The city government whose employees are eligible for the art show.”Map →
OrganizationNational Arts Prog“Source of private contributions for the art program.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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