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Ordinance to Approve $4.36 Million in Homeland Security Grant Funding for JFRD

Original title: ORD Approp $4,360,470.00 in Grant Funding from the Dept of Homeland Security Thru the FDEM to the JFRD Enhance Regional Preparedness & Capabilities in Designated High-Threat, High-Density Areas; Auth Positions; Prov for Oversight by the JFRD; 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 (R.C. 26-111) (B.T. 26-069) (Smith) (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 Approve 7-0 6/15/26 R Approve 6-0 6/16/26 F Approve 7-0 6/23/26 CO Approve 16-0 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
$269,150across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Coretta Anthony-SmithANTHONY-SMITH CORETTA$100,000ATTORNEYApr 2025
Coretta Anthony-SmithANTHONY-SMITH CORETTA$75,000ATTORNEYApr 2025
Mark SmithMark Smith$10,000ARCHITECTDec 2025
Mark SmithMark Smith$10,000ARCHITECTDec 2025
Tracy A SmithTracy Smith$10,000Bay County<br>JudgeMar 2026
Anyse Smith for Palm Desert City Council 2024Inland Empire United Action Fund$7,750-Oct 2024
Cynthia "Cindy" SmithSMITH CYNTHIA$6,000CANDIDATEFeb 2025
Anyse Smith for Palm Desert City Council 2024Julio Castro$5,500PresidentJul 2024
Anyse Smith for Palm Desert City Council 2024Julio Castro$5,500PresidentJul 2024
Anyse Smith for Palm Desert City Council 2024Theodore Mandekic$5,000Chief Financial OfficerFeb 2024
Anyse Smith for Palm Desert City Council 2024Frederick W. Noble$5,000OwnerFeb 2024
Anyse Smith for Palm Desert City Council 2024Anyse Smith$5,000Staff AttorneyMay 2025
Charles B Smith SrCharles B Smith Sr$3,400Manatee<br>Harvesting<br>CoJun 2026
Anyse Smith for Palm Desert City Council 2024Building A Stronger California sponsored by Western States Regional Council of Carpenters$3,000-Sep 2024
Anyse Smith for Palm Desert City Council 2024Building A Stronger California sponsored by Western States Regional Council of Carpenters$3,000-Sep 2024
Anyse Smith for Palm Desert City Council 2024Derrick Smith$3,000RetiredJun 2024
Anyse Smith for Palm Desert City Council 2024Derrick Smith$3,000RetiredOct 2024
Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022Kern Law Enforcement Association PAC$3,000-Oct 2022
Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022Kern County Firefighters Union Local 1301 PAC$3,000-Sep 2022
Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 460 PAC$3,000-Oct 2022

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $4,360,470 in federal grant funds to increase emergency response capabilities and staffing within the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department

The department receives the grant funding, gains authorization for new positions, and assumes responsibility for project oversight.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 23, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City Council has approved an ordinance to accept and allocate $4,360,470 in grant funding from the Department of Homeland Security, distributed through the Florida Division of Emergency Management, to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD). The funds are designated to improve regional emergency preparedness in high-threat, high-density areas and include authorization for new personnel positions.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this $4.36 million grant?
The funds are intended to enhance regional emergency preparedness and capabilities in areas identified as high-threat and high-density.
Who is responsible for managing these funds?
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) is responsible for the oversight of the grant funds.
Why was a section of the City's Budget and Accounting Code waived?
The waiver allows for modifications to the exhibit to ensure the project remains in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Why It Matters

This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $4,360,470 in federal grant funds to increase emergency response capabilities and staffing within the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

News Coverage

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Mother JonesMay 8, 2026

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has indicated that the state-run 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigrant detention facility in the Everglades may soon close. The facility, which has held nearly 22,000 people, is currently the subject of multiple lawsuits regarding environmental impact, living conditions, and allegations of detainee abuse.

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DHS bars Dem ex-Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, her family and friends from federal funds over alleged $5M FEMA theft

NY Post PoliticsMay 1, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security has barred former Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, her family, and several associates from receiving federal funds following allegations that she misappropriated over $5 million in FEMA disaster relief. The suspension follows a federal indictment and a House Ethics Committee investigation that found the former congresswoman used the funds to finance her 2021 campaign.

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ADA Compliance Priority

The ordinance explicitly waives standard budget code procedures to prioritize ADA compliance, suggesting a shift toward ensuring federal accessibility standards in emergency infrastructure projects.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department

Connected Entities

personSmithMap →
organizationFlorida Division of Emergency Management“Agency facilitating the grant distribution.”Map →
organizationFDEMMap →
organizationNeighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety CommitteeMap →
organizationJacksonville Fire and Rescue Department“Recipient of the grant funds and responsible for oversight.”Map →
personMayorMap →
organizationCity Council“Legislative body that enacted the ordinance.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Homeland SecurityMap →
organizationJFRDMap →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz20
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