Archived Special Committee on Duval DOGE
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Charge:
Pursuant to Council Rule 2.103 (a), as the 2025-2026 Council President, I am hereby extending the Special Committee on Duval DOGE, as established by the March 17, 2025, Charge Memorandum attached hereto. The Special Committee is tasked to report its findings and recommendations on these matters on or before June 30, 2026. All other aspects of the Charge Memorandum remain unchanged.
• Analyze recent growth in City Departments and programs to identify areas for potential savings,
• Evaluate services provided to identify areas for potential savings,
• Consider implementing a budget lapse while being mindful of potential service impacts.
• Other matters as identified by the Special Committee
Committee Members:
Council Member Ron Salem, Chair
Council Member Chris Miller, Vice Chair
Council Member Raul Arias
Council Member Mike Gay
Council Member Rory Diamond
Email Committee Members: DuvalDOGE@coj.net
Status of Assignments:
| Assignment | Description | Status of May 20 Meeting |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Improvement Projects - Marked Complete Per City Website | a) Identify Capital Projects marked as complete per the City's transparency website. (Jacksonville.gov - Transparency Dashboards) b) Compare projects marked complete/ avail funding per financial system. c) Inquire of departments about any available balances. d) Assess whether projects can be closed. | Complete Discussed during 4/15/25 Meeting ($8,350,650 in projects that can be closed and/or are pending warranty inspections) |
| Capital Improvement Projects - No Activity since October 1, 2023 | a) Identify Capital Projects funded prior to October 1, 2024 to identify projects that have not had an expense since at least October 1, 2023. b) Then request information from Departments to understand why there has been no activity. | - Over $100K - $9,439,361 in projects ready to be closed per Department - $10,329,756 less $890,395 in Central Health Plaza Upgrade that would have been private source funding) - Under $100K - $1,573,157 in projects ready to be closed per Dept. To be discussed at 6/17/25 meeting - Additional Listing of No Activity - $321,743 in projects ready to be closed per Dept. - New/Update -Fair Share Available Funding 5,528,992 |
| Analysis of Growth in City Departments | a) Compare growth in budget from FY 17/18 to FY 24/25 for City Departments to growth in CPI and County Population for same period. b) Identify and explain instances of larger growth in City Departments above expected growth, excluding Public Safety and Constitutional Offices. | Complete - Discussed 4/1/25 |
| Reduce P-Cards | Deputy Chief Administrative Office Kelli O'Leary is looking at the assignment of City P-Cards to determine whether the number can be reduced. | Complete - Discussed 5/20/25 |
| City Facilities | a) Reach out/request info from Parks and Libraries regarding utilization and proximity of City Facilities for Programs. b) Analyze and follow-up with areas as needed. c) Summarize results for committee to discuss. | Complete |
| Children Services | a) Request info from Parks, Libraries, JFRD, Grants and Contract Compliance, and KHA related to Children Services they provide. b) Analyze and follow-up with areas as needed. c) Summarize results for committee to discuss. | Complete - Discussed 6/3/25 |
| Charges to Independent Agencies | a) Identify services provided to Independent Authorities. b) Evaluate/determine whether City is charging enough to cover costs. c) If not covering costs, investigate reason for not charging enough to cover costs. | Complete - Discussed 5/6/25 |
| Financial Service Expenses | a) Identify banking, investment, and credit card processing services. b) Evaluate whether there are any duplications in agreements or whetherost savings can be achieved through consolidation of agreements. | Update to be provided at 6/17/25 Meeting |
| Building Efficiency | Council Vice President Carrico | Update to be provided at 6/17/25 Meeting |
| Travel Policy - IG | Recommended Adjustments to Travel Policy | Complete-Discussed 5/6/25 |
| Overtime | a) Compare growth in overtime from FY17/18 to FY24/25 for City Departments to growth in CPI and County Population for same period. b) Identify instances of larger growth in City Deptment above expected growth. | Complete - Discussed 5/6/25 |
Deadline:
Final Report due by June 30th , 2026
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Documents / Resources
- Council Member Salem Memorandum to Council President Carrico's Regarding Duval DOGE Subcommittee - Dated 11/13/2025
- Council President Carrico's Charge Memorandum - Dated 07/24/2025
- Council President White's Charge Memorandum - Dated 03/17/2025
- Office of General Counsel Memo Regarding Public Participation in Open Meetings - Dated 9/18/2013
TELEHEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE DOCUMENTS
- Conflict of Interest Clearance for Dr. Elias Regarding FSCJ Secondary Employment Disclosure- to Duval-DOGE - Received 12/03/2025
- Conflict of Interest Clearance for Dr. Elias Regarding Life Flight Air Ambulance Service Secondary Employment Disclosure- to Duval-DOGE - Received 12/03/2025
- Conflict of Interest Clearance for Dr. Elias Regarding Emergency Resources Group Secondary Employment Disclosure- to Duval-DOGE - Received 12/03/2025
- Conflict of Interest Clearance for Dr. Elias Regarding Vector Solutions Secondary Employment Disclosure- to Duval-DOGE - Received 12/03/2025
- B. Elias Secondary Employment Forms- to Duval-DOGE - Received 12/03/2025
- Telescope-Health-s-Response-to-Duval-DOGE.pdf - Received 12/03/2025
- ERG-s-Response-to-Duval-DOGE-(1).pdf - Received 12/03/2025
- RightSite-Interrogatory-Response-to-Duval-DOGE-(1).pdf - Received 12/03/2025
- UF-Health-Jacksonville-Response-to-Duval-DOGE.pdf- Received 12/03/2025
- JFRD-Documents.pdf - Received 12/03/2025
- Mayor-Deegan-s-Reponse-ERG-Records-to-Duval-DOGE.pdf - Received 12/03/2025
- Mayor-Deegan-s-Reponse-JFRD-Records-to-Duval-DOGE.pdf - Received 12/03/2025
- Mayor-Deegan-s-Reponse-RightSite-Health-Records-to-Duval-DOGE.pdf - Received 12/03/2025
- Mayor-Deegan-s-Reponse-Telescope-Health-1-Records-to-Duval-DOGE.pdf - Received 12/03/2025
- Mayor-Deegan-s-Reponse-Telescope-Health-2-Records-to-Duval-DOGE.pdf - Received 12/03/2025
- Mayor-Deegan-s-Reponse-Telescope-Health-3-Records-to-Duval-DOGE.pdf - Received 12/03/2025
- Mayor-Deegan-s-Reponse-UF-Health-Records-to-Duval-DOGE.pdf - Received 12/03/2025
- Mayor-Deegan-s-Reponse-Telehealth-or-Telescope-Remaining-Records-to-Duval-DOGE.pdf - Received 12/03/2025
Meeting Information
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March 17, 2026
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March 3, 2026
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February 18, 2026
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February 3, 2026
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January 21, 2026
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Cancelled-January 6, 2026
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December 9, 2025
Telehealth Subcommittee Meeting
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December 2, 2025
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November 18, 2025
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November 12, 2025
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November 4, 2025
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October 21, 2025
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October 7, 2025
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June 17, 2025
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- Status Update Handout
- Item 1a Financial Services
- Item 1b Financial Services
- Item 2 Building Efficiencies
- Item 3 Summary of Takeaways
June 03, 2025
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May 20, 2025
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May 06, 2025
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April 15, 2025
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April 1, 2025
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