The City of Jacksonville will commemorate the 34^th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with several events the week of July 22, including:

The City of Jacksonville has designated July 16, 2024, as a Heat Emergency Day because it is the third consecutive day a Heat Advisory (maximum heat index is expected to be between 108°F and 112°F) has been issued for Duval County.
 

Mayor Donna Deegan presented the proposed 2024-2025 budget to the Jacksonville City Council this morning. The proposal includes a $1.92 billion general fund budget and $489 million in the 2025 portion of the five-year Capital Improvement Plan, which is $1.95 billion in total from 2025-2029.

La alcaldesa Donna Deegan presentó esta mañana el presupuesto propuesto para 2024-2025 al Concejo Municipal de Jacksonville. La propuesta incluye un presupuesto del fondo general de $1.92 mil millones y $489 millones en la parte de 2025 del Plan de Mejoras Capitales a cinco años, que totaliza $1.95 mil millones de 2025 a 2029.

The City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Department (MAVD) has been awarded a three-year grant of $271,457 per year from the U.S. Department of Labor to support the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP). The employment-focused program utilizes a case management approach to directly assist homeless veterans with access to a variety of local support services.

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Local arts regranting agency launches new initiative to serve individual working artists
 

Temporary Closures/Pedestrian Detour Coming as Construction Impacts Riverwalk Availability

In observance of the Fourth of July, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on >Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Earlier this week, the City of Jacksonville unveiled its 2024 Cooling Center Contingency Plan, called “Stay Cool Jax”. It is a critical component of the City of Jacksonville’s proactive efforts to safeguard public health during periods of extreme heat.