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Approval of Revised Budget and Agreement for JU Women’s Health Innovation Hub

Original title: ORD Apv a Revised Term Sheet & Budget, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the City an the Agrmt btwn the City & JU for the JU Women’s Health Innovation Hub Proj, as Originally Authorized by Ord 2024-460-E, to Incorporate a Revised Term Sheet & Budget for the Proj as Described Herein; Prov for Continued Oversight by the Grants & Contract Compliance Div of the Finance Dept; Prov for Carryover of Funds to FY 25-26 (Dillard) (Req of Mayor) 8/12/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 8/18/25 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/19/25 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/26/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 9/2/25 NCSPHS Approve 6-0 9/3/25 F Approve 7-1 (Diamond) 9/9/25 CO Approve 16-1 (Diamond) Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/26/25

Record date · September 9, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance approves a revised budget and project agreement between the City and Jacksonville University (JU) for the Women’s Health Innovation Hub. It authorizes city officials to execute the updated contract and allows for the carryover of project funds into the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Why it matters

This ordinance updates the financial terms and project scope for the JU Women’s Health Innovation Hub, ensuring the project continues with city oversight and authorized funding through the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Jacksonville University

The university is a party to the agreement and must adhere to the revised terms and budget for the innovation hub.

Directly affected

City Finance Department

The department's Grants & Contract Compliance Division is mandated to provide ongoing oversight of the project.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance formally approves a revised term sheet and budget for the JU Women’s Health Innovation Hub.
  • The Mayor (or designee) and Corporate Secretary are authorized to execute and deliver the agreement on behalf of the city.
  • The project is subject to continued oversight by the Grants & Contract Compliance Division of the Finance Department.
  • The ordinance authorizes the carryover of project funds into the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
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  • The ordinance was enacted following a 16-1 City Council vote on September 9, 2025.
  • The Finance Committee approved the measure 7-1, and the NCSPHS committee approved it 6-0.
  • A public hearing was held on August 26, 2025, pursuant to Chapter 166, F.S. and CR 3.601.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the JU Women’s Health Innovation Hub?
It is a project established between the City and Jacksonville University, originally authorized under Ordinance 2024-460-E.
Does this ordinance change the project's funding?
Yes, it incorporates a revised budget and allows for the into the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
Who is responsible for monitoring this project?
The Grants & Contract Compliance Division of the Finance Department is tasked with continued oversight.

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Budget Extension

The ordinance explicitly provides for the carryover of funds into the 2025-2026 fiscal year, indicating a project timeline extension.

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