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Friendship Fountain, located within St. Johns River Park on the Southbank, boasts a rich history dating back to its development in 1965. Originally championed by Commissioner Dallas L. Thomas, and designed by architect Taylor Hardwick, the fountain's unique concentric design and grandeur have made it an iconic landmark.
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When you sign up for waste collection reminders, you'll receive an email, Twitter, or phone reminder before your garbage and recycling gets picked up so that you never forget or have to wonder which carts are being collected.

Riverfront Plaza is an open green space on the bank of the St. Johns River in the heart of Downtown. This space is managed by Jax Parks, the City of Jacksonville’s Parks and Recreation branch.
Representation throughout the community of Jacksonville

The Jacksonville City Council is composed of nineteen members who are elected for a four-year term and serve as part-time legislators. In May of each year, the Council elects a President and Vice President to serve one-year terms beginning the first of July. The nineteen members are not all elected in the same manner; some are elected from districts, and others are elected at large.

Revitalizing Metropolitan Park

December 06, 2024
Be part of shaping the future! Join the conversation at the Jacksonville Main Library on Wednesday, December 18th, to explore and discuss the exciting updates to the design of the Revitalization of Metropolitan Park.

CITY TO HOST ANNUAL VETREPRENEUR SUMMIT

December 05, 2024
The Military Affairs and Veterans Department, in partnership with Florida State College at Jacksonville and the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of North Florida, will host the 8th Annual Vetrepreneur (a current or future veteran entrepreneur and/or small business owner) Summit on Friday, December 6, 2024.

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ANNOUNCES 2024 WARMING CENTER PLAN

December 05, 2024
The City of Jacksonville (COJ) Extreme Cold Task Force has convened and finalized its 2024 Warming Center Contingency Plan. The purpose of this plan is to support warming center operations for residents and visitors to seek relief during extreme cold conditions.
 
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Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Grants Committee

December 09, 2024 2:00 PM
Location: 2:00 PM
Notice is hereby given that the Opioid and Substance Use Disorder (OSUD) Grants Committee will meet on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM. This meeting will take place in the Lynwood Roberts Room, City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. All interested parties are welcome to attend.  
 
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Council Member Public Meeting | Re : Solid Waste Fee

December 09, 2024
Location:
City Hall
117 West Duval St.
Lynwood Roberts Room
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Notice |

Notice is hereby given that Council Member Matt Carlucci will hold a noticed meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 1:00 pm in the Lynwood Roberts Room in City Hall located at 117 West Duval Street, to hold a thoughtful conversation regarding Jacksonville’s garbage fee and outstanding loan.
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Council Member Public Meeting| Re: 2024-0851

December 09, 2024
Location:
City Hall
117 W. Duval St.
Don Davis Room
Jacksonville, FL 32202
 
This notice is hereby given that Council Member Mike Gay will meet with Council Member Rahman Johnson, Council Member Raul Arias and all other interested Council Members on Monday, December 9th, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. in the Don Davis Room, at 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss pending legislation 2024-0851.

2024-0851 ORD-MC Estab the Northeast Development Review Board; Identifying Legislative Purpose & Intent; Amend Sec 30.204 (Functions), Pt 2 (Planning Commission), Ch 30 (Planning & Development Department), Ord Code, to Provide that the Northeast Dev Review Brd Shall Review & Provide a Recommendation to the City Council Re Certain Rezoning Applications within the Northeast Development Area; Creating a New Pt 9 (Northeast Development Review Board), Ch 30 (Planning & Development Department), Ord Code, to Estab the Northeast Dev Review Brd & to Provide for the Brd’s Organization, Membership, Powers & Duties; Amend Sec 656.101 (Definitions), Subpt A (Basic Provisions), Pt 1 (Definitions) & Section 656.1601 (Definitions), Pt 16 (Definitions), Ch 656 (Zoning Code), Ord Code, to Amend the Definition of “Commission”; Prov for Codification Instructions (Teal) (Introduced by CM Gay) 10/22/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, LUZ Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/12/24

All interested parties are welcome to attend.

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Public Service Grant Council

December 09, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Location: 2:00 P.M.
Notice is hereby given that the Public Service Grant Council will meet in a hybrid in-person/virtual meeting on December 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM. This meeting is offered in-person at the Ed Ball Building (8th Floor Main Conference Room 851), 214 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 and virtually through the Zoom webinar and audio application. The public is invited to attend this meeting in-person or via the Zoom webinar and audio application.