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Rules Committee meeting summary

JacksonvilleMay 18, 20264 min read

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The Rules Committee convened May 18, 2026 (2:01–3:26 PM) and considered a large consent/legislative docket. Major actions included approval of a substitute to appropriate funds and authorize property acquisition for the Emerald Trail project; amendments approving a revised funding agreement with Edward Waters University to fund track improvements (not a residence hall) with reimbursement, clawback, and public-use terms; approval of donation of a surplus JSO vehicle to The Brumos Collection with a restricted-use period and oversight; and an appropriation of $5.2M to the Kids Hope Alliance for youth programs. The committee also approved numerous appointments to boards and commissions, failed a resolution restricting future detention facilities from historically redlined areas, and read or rereferred several transportation, environmental, and election-related items for further consideration.

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Approved substitute to appropriate $12,599,258 and authorize acquisition (negotiation or condemnation) of 17 parcels for the Emerald Trail – Hogan’s Creek to Riverwalk project, including offers up to 25% above appraised value and waiving certain settlement limits.
Amended and approved revised funding agreement with Edward Waters University to provide up to $2,000,000 (reimbursement basis) for planning/design/permitting of NCAA-compliant track and walking path, added 10% retainage, pro-rated clawback if abandoned or sold within 10 years, 10-year use term with automatic renewals, required public-use hours and increased minimum community wellness events.
Amended and approved donation of surplus 1979 Chevrolet Malibu (vehicle #0046-10) to MOG Collection, LLC d/b/a The Brumos Collection, allowing the vehicle to retain JSO insignia during a restricted-use period (the greater of 5 years or while insignia remains) and assigning JSO oversight.
Approved appropriation of $5,200,000 from the Special Committee on Youth Empowerment contingency to the Kids Hope Alliance for competitively procured programs and services targeting youth ages 16–24, with carryover authority to FY 26/27 and RFP parameters (no single award > $1,000,000, match required over $250,000).
Approved multiple board and commission appointments and confirmations (examples include appointments to the Library Board of Trustees, Jax Health Facilities Authority, Cultural Service Grant Program Committee, and assistant Council Auditor positions).
Failed to approve the resolution advising that future pre-trial detention facilities not be located in historically redlined (Grade D) neighborhoods (vote failed in committee).

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Jacksonville Rules Committee Meeting

May 18, 2026, 4:00 PMcompleted

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