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Homelessness Initiatives Commission (HIC)
Legislative Authority: Legislative Authority: Ordinance 2024-111-E; Chapter 86, Ordinance Code; Section 111.920, Ordinance Code

Total Members: 7 Commissioners; 3 Liaisons

Committee Duties: City Council President makes 4 appointments; Mayor makes 3 appointments. The Commission has three liaisons - City Council President appoints 1 City Council Member; The Sheriff appoints a member of his staff; and JFRD Director/Chief appoints a member of his staff. The Commission is an advisory body to oversee and make recommendations regarding the use and distribution of all funds deposited in the Homelessness Initiatives Special Revenue Fund established in Section 111.920, Ordinance Code.

Meetings: Meeting times and locations are subject to change.
  • HIC Board Meeting Date: 2nd Monday of each month in the Ed Ball Building, 8th Floor, Room 851, 9:00 – 10:30 am 
  • HIC Special Meeting Date:  The Friday immediately following the HIC Board Meeting of each month in the Ed Ball Building
HIC 2025 Meeting Calendar.pdf
 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Homelessness Initiatives Commission
SPECIAL MEETING
 
Friday, 05 September 2025
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 
Edward Ball Building
214 N. Hogan Street – 8th Floor

 
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Homelessness Initiatives Commission (HIC) will hold an in-person special meeting on Friday, 05 SEP 2025, at 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM on the 8th floor of the Ed Ball Building, located at 214 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
 
The primary purpose of this meeting is to discuss and create a 1-year plan framework. The Commission will also discuss and assess the current unmet needs of Duval County's homeless and chronic unhoused populations, gaps in existing programs and services targeting these populations, the status of funding, the status of the RFP for the consultant for strategic plans, and any other matters within the purview of the Homelessness Initiatives Commission.
 
Members of the public are invited to attend this meeting in person at the location provided in this notice.  If you have any questions regarding this notice or would like to receive a copy of the agenda and/or meeting materials, please contact Kenny Logsdon (Logsdon@coj.net) by Tuesday before the meeting.    
 
Please be mindful that Parking in the Ed Ball garage is available, but on a limited basis. Once the number of spaces reserved for non-monthly parking is full, no tickets will be issued for access to the public.
 
Pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1-2 business days notification to process; last minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please contact Disabled Services Division at: V(904) 255-5472, TTY-(904) 255-5475, or email your request to karat@coj.net.

Commissioners Members

Name Category
Shantel Davis (Chair) Mayor 01
Christopher Crothers (Vice Chair) City Council 03
Jitan Kuverji (Secretary) City Council 01
Dr. Megan Allyse City Council 02
Rev. Kate Moorehead Carroll Mayor 03
John Trevathan Mayor 02
Jolita Wainwright City Council 04

Liaisons

Name
Category
Jimmy Peluso Council Member
Commander James Ricks JSO
Capt. Jennifer Parramore JFRD
Shannon MacGillis Office of General Council

Support Staff

Name Position Phone Email
Kenny Logsdon, AICP Affordable Housing Development Assistant Administrator - Housing and Community Development (904) 255-8237 Logsdon@coj.net
Neolita Maharaj Contract Compliance Manager - Housing and Community Development (904) 255-8248 NMaharaj@coj.net

Meeting Minutes

August 15, 2024 Minutes
September 19, 2024 Minutes
October 17, 2024 Minutes
October 28, 2024 Minutes - Special Meeting
November 7, 2024 Minutes - Special Meeting
November 21, 2024 Minutes
December 7, 2024 Minutes - Special Meeting
HIC Board - January 16 2025
10 February 2025 - HIC - Board Meeting
18 February 2025 - HIC - Special Meeting Minutes
10 March 2025 - HIC - Board Meeting Minutes
14 March 2025 - HIC - Special Meeting Minutes
14 April 2025 - HIC - Board Meeting Minutes