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Local Impact

Proposed $150,000 Grant for Zawyer Sports Foundation

Original title: ORD Approp $150,000 From the Multiyear Progs & Initiatives - Council Dist 5 CBA - Contingency Acct to the Multiyear Progs & Initiatives - Subsidies & Contributions to Private Org Acct to Prov Funding to Zawyer Sports Foundation, Inc. (“ZSF”) for the Duval County Community Impact Initiative as Described Herein; Prov for Carryover to FY 26-27; Waiving Sec 118.107 (Nonprofits to Receive Funding Through a Competitive Evaluated Award Process; Waiver & Disclosures), Pt 1 (General Provisions), Ch 118 (City Grants), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract With ZSF; Approv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the City a Grant Agrmt Btwn the City & Zawyer Sports Foundation, Inc. for the Prog; Prov for Oversight by the Grants & Contract Compliance Div of the Finance Dept (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM J. Carlucci) 6/23/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 7/28/26

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The city is considering a $150,000 expenditure for a specific community program, which requires bypassing standard competitive grant processes to establish a direct contract with a private nonprofit.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Zawyer Sports Foundation, Inc.

The organization is the designated recipient of $150,000 in city funding via a direct contract.

Council District 5

The district's contingency account is the source of the $150,000 appropriation.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This ordinance proposes transferring $150,000 from a city contingency account to fund the Duval County Community Impact Initiative, managed by the Zawyer Sports Foundation. The proposal includes a waiver of standard competitive bidding requirements to allow for a direct contract with the organization.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the city waiving the competitive bidding process for this grant?

The ordinance explicitly waives Section 118.107 of the City Ordinance Code to allow for a direct contract with the Zawyer Sports Foundation, Inc. instead of using the standard .

What is the money being used for?

The funds are intended to support the Duval County Community Impact Initiative as described in the ordinance.

Who is responsible for making sure the money is spent correctly?

The Grants & Contract Compliance Division of the Finance Department is tasked with oversight of the grant agreement.

Why It Matters

The city is considering a $150,000 expenditure for a specific community program, which requires bypassing standard competitive grant processes to establish a direct contract with a private nonprofit.

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Bypassing Competitive Procurement

The ordinance specifically requests a waiver of the standard competitive grant process, indicating a preference for a direct, non-competitive contract for this specific initiative.

Zawyer Sports Foundation, Inc.City of Jacksonville

Connected Entities

organizationCity of Jacksonville“The municipal government providing the funding.”Map →

personJ. Carlucci“The City Council Member who introduced the ordinance.”Map →

organizationZawyer Sports Foundation, Inc.“The nonprofit organization designated to receive the $150,000 grant for the Duva”Map →

organizationGrants & Contract Compliance Division of the Finance Department“The department responsible for oversight of the grant agreement.”Map →

Sources

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