Special Committee on Parks and Quality Life
Background
In May of 2021 the City Council engaged in a Strategic Planning Session. During that time the Council established improving Parks and Community Centers as one of the top five Council Priorities.
Charge
It is my intention to re-establish the Special Committee on Parks and Quality of Life this year to convene, discuss and make recommendations on the specific projects to be addressed with the funding in the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year budget.
The committee is charged with providing a detail report that will include but is not limited to the following matters:
- Complete an evaluation on current levels of services for citywide parks, senior centers, learning facilities and community centers
- Review and address the current backlog of maintenance needs of citywide parks, senior centers, learning centers and community centers
- Provide recommendations for improvements to citywide parks, senior centers, learning facilities and community centers to address infrastructure, maintenance, and safety needs
- Complete an assessment of past and current youth and senior programming to evaluate impacts and accessibility for all citizens
- Assess status of current recreational and learning facilities and provide recommendations for improving connectivity and providing a supportive learning environment for citizens of all ages.
Deadline
The Special Committee on Parks and Quality of Life is tasked to report its findings and recommendations and any suggested legislation regarding these topics on or before January 27, 2023.
Committee Members
Randy White, Chair
Kevin Carrico
Randy Defoor
Joyce Morgan
Ron Salem
Ju'Coby Pittman
Committee Staff
Colleen Hampsey, Research Assistant
Office of the City Council
117 W. Duval St., Suite 430
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: (904) 255-5151
FAX: (904) 255-5230
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Meeting Information
Meetings as Noticed
City Hall - St. James Building
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Documents
- Council President Freeman's Memorandum Regarding Special Committee on Parks and Quality of Life -Dated October 7, 2022
- Council President Freeman's Amended Memorandum Regarding Committee Re-establishment - Dated August 26, 2022
- Council President Newby's Memorandum Appointing the Vice Chair - Dated July 29, 2021
- Council President Newby's Charge Memorandum - Dated July 16, 2021
- Council President Newby's Memorandum on In-Person Meetings for All Council Members and the Public - Dated July 1, 2021
- Office of General Counsel Memo Regarding Public Participation in Open Meetings (54 kb PDF) - Dated 9/18/2013
Archived Meetings
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February 8, 2023
Committee Meeting
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chambers
Notice | Minutes |Attendance |Speaker Cards |Video
October 26, 2022
Committee Meeting
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chambers
Notice | Minutes | Attendance | Speaker Cards | Video
January 26, 2022
Committee Meeting
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
Notice | Agenda | Minutes |Video |
January 10, 2022
Council Member Public Meeting | Appropriations Review Of The Special Committee On Parks And Quality Of Life
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Lynwood Roberts Room
Notice | Minutes | Attendance | Audio |
November 3, 2021
Committee Meeting
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
Notice | Agenda | Minutes | Public Comment Cards | Attendance | Video |
October 6, 2021
Committee Meeting
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
Notice | Agenda | Minutes | Public Comment Cards | Attendance | Video |
- Handout - Council Member Park Binder
- Presentation - duPont Riverfront Activation
- Presentation - Downtown Investment Authority
September 9, 2021
Committee Meeting
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
Notice | Agenda | Minutes | Video | Attendance | Public Comment
August 4, 2021
Committee Meeting
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
Notice | Agenda | Minutes | Video