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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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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.

City Wins $1.25 Million Build America Bureau Grant for LaVilla Transit Innovation and Equity Project

September 20, 2024
Grant will Support Planning for the LaVilla Transit Innovation and Equity Project
 

Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame to Induct Four Greats

September 17, 2024
Fisher, Goldberg, Peterson, and Weary to be honored on November 1 Luncheon

City of Jacksonville Awarded $1.016M in Federal Funding to Implement Safety Demonstration Projects As Part of the City's Larger Vision Zero Effort

September 17, 2024
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced that $1,016,000 would be awarded to the City of Jacksonville through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program to implement several “quick-build” roadway safety projects, also known as demonstration projects, or tactical urbanism. The competitive grant program was established through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to fund transportation-related planning, demonstration, and construction projects aimed at preventing roadway deaths and serious injuries.
Featured Events
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Oct

City Council Finance Committee

October 15, 2024 9:30 a.m.
Location:
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
 
9:30 a.m.

 
15
Oct

Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grant Appeals Board

October 15, 2024 11:00 AM    
Location: 11:00 AM    
Notice is hereby given that the Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grant Appeals Board will meet on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 11:00 AM. 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.  
15
Oct

Mayor’s Hispanic American Advisory Board

October 15, 2024 12:00AM-2:00PM
Location: 12:00AM-2:00PM
NOTICE is hereby given that the Mayor’s Hispanic American Advisory Board meeting for October 15, 2024, will be held at 12:00 AM -2:00PM at the Main Library, located at 303 N Laura Street in the First Floor Lounge.
 
 
AGENDA
  • Welcome and Introduction
  • New Business
  • Old Business
  • Public Comment
  • Adjourn
15
Oct

DIA Retail Enhancement and Property Disposition Committee

October 15, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Location: 10:30 A.M.
Due to Hurricane Milton, amended notice is hereby given that the City of Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) Retail Enhancement and Property Disposition (REPD) Committee Meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, October 10th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. will now meet on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. via Hybrid Virtual/In-Person meeting. The meeting noticed herein can be accessed virtually through the Zoom.US computer application or in-person in the Don Davis Room in the St. James Building. The purpose of this meeting is for the DIA Committee to consider and take action on items on the REPD agenda which can be found at the following location: https://dia.coj.net/Meetings/DIA-Meetings.