Jacksonville Health Facilities Authority
Welcome to the Jacksonville Health Facilities Authority webpage. The Authority was created pursuant to Jacksonville Municipal Code Chapter 490 and Florida Statutes Chapter 154, Part III, to provide a method for financing and refinancing health facilities projects on a tax-exempt basis in support of public health and access to medical care.
Legislative Authority: Jacksonville Municipal Code Chapter 490 (Jacksonville Health Facilities Authority); statutory authority pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 154, Part III.
Total Members: The Jacksonville Health Facilities Authority includes 5 seats (City Council appointments).
Purpose: The Authority’s public purpose is to provide appropriate additional means to assist in the financing and refinancing of health facilities projects on behalf of qualifying not-for-profit health care providers, supporting the public health and living conditions of the community.
Meeting Schedule: The Authority does not regularly meet and convenes only as needed. Public meeting dates and notices are posted on the Boards and Commissions Events Calendar.
Commission Members
Member information reflects available records as of February 18, 2026. Some terms are expired; members may continue to serve until replaced.
| Name | Category | Term | Official Email | Appointing Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gee-Jones, Patricia | Member | 2nd 4-year term starting 2017 (expired; continues to serve until replaced) | Patrica@coj.net | City Council |
| Harding, Nicholas | Member (appointed; pending confirmation) | 1st 4-year term starting 2026 (pending confirmation) | nick@hardingps.com | City Council |
| Prudencio, Malinda | Member | 1st 4-year term starting 2018 (expired; continues to serve until replaced) | mprudencio@teainc.org | City Council |
| Merrill, Mary | Member | 1st 4-year term starting 2018 (expired; continues to serve until replaced) | mmerrill@heritagecapitalgroup.com | City Council |
Contact Staff
| Name | Position | Phone | Mailing Address | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampsey, Colleen | Council Research Division (Primary Contact for State Communications) | (904) 255-5151 | CHampsey@coj.net | 117 W. Duval Street, Suite 425, Jacksonville, FL 32202 |
Authority Information (State Reporting)
Legal & Establishment
| Charter / Establishing Authority | Established by City Council legislation (1978–656–589; passed as amended on 11/14/1978). See Municipal Code Chapter 490. |
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| Statutory Authority | Florida Statutes Chapter 154, Part III. |
| Fiscal Year | October 1 – September 30 |
Contact & Service Area
| Mailing Address | 117 W. Duval Street, Suite 425, Jacksonville, FL 32202 |
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| Phone | (904) 255-5151 |
| CHampsey@coj.net | |
| Primary Contact for State Communications | Colleen Hampsey, Council Research Division |
| Service Area | Duval County, Florida |
Operations
| Services Provided | Provides a method for financing and refinancing eligible health facilities projects on a tax-exempt basis. |
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| Taxes / Fees / Assessments | None |
| Code of Ethics | None adopted. See generally applicable Florida Code of Ethics (Chapter 112, Part III). |
| Public Meetings | The Authority does not regularly meet and convenes only as needed. Agendas will be posted in accordance with applicable statutory requirements. |
Financial Reporting
| Budget | Not currently budgeted |
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| Most Recent Audit | FY22-23 Audit |
| Annual Financial Reports | Zero revenues and expenditures; Florida DFS — Local Government Financial Reports |
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