Oct 19, 2026Board meeting
Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee Committee Meeting
The committee discussed several agenda items, including public commentary regarding housing and the 1866 Civil Rights Act. The primary focus of the meeting was the funding for the Jacksonville Zoo. The committee addressed auditor concerns regarding the verification of $12 million in matching funds for the zoo project. To resolve the discrepancy between the original contract scope and subsequent project phases, the committee proposed an amendment to expand the definition of eligible matching funds to include all project phases. This amendment was intended to facilitate the release of a $4 million funding installment.