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COMMUNITY BUDGET WORKSHOPS TABLE OF CONTENTS

What to Expect Tips for getting the most out of your workshop Department Functions Listing Community Services ...... 1 Environmental and Compliance ...... 5 Housing and Neighborhoods ...... 10 Jacksonville Children’s Commission ...... 13 Jacksonville Economic Development Commission ...... 17 Fire and Rescue ...... 20 Office of the Sheriff ...... 23 Public Library ...... 27 Planning and Development ...... 30 Public Works ...... 33 Recreation ...... 37 COMMUNITY BUDGET WORKSHOPS OVERVIEW Welcome to the Community Budget Workshop. This is your opportunity WHAT TO EXPECT to share your service priorities within the city’s budget on the front end. Your input will help the mayor and his staff prepare a suggested budget for 1. Each Community Budget Workshop will begin with a welcoming the incoming administration, which will be responsible for presenting a statement and brief description of how the workshop will work balanced budget to the City Council in July. from the lead facilitator from the Jacksonville Community Council, Inc.. The Community Budget Workshops are a transparent means by which the JCCI is a nonpartisan civic organization that engages diverse citizens effectiveness of city departments can be measured. This helps greatly in in open dialogue, research, consensus building, advocacy and making funding decisions. Because these are Community Budget Workshops rather than open town meetings, questions need to be limited to concerns leadership development to improve the quality of life and build a about spending rather than a broad discussion of individual problems with better community in Northeast Florida and beyond. JCCI will city government. tabulate the priority list information from the workbooks. Following registration, you will receive a budget workbook. If you have not received a workbook prior to the meeting, call (904) 630-CITY. The 2. Mayor John Peyton will give a brief explanation of the state of the workbook contains vital information about the wide array of services provided city’s budget, how the budget is prepared and economic challenges by the city and also serves as the opportunity to communicate your priorities that the city faces this coming fiscal year (2011/2012). about city spending. Before attending the workshop you are registered for, we strongly encourage 3. Department directors or their designee will introduce themselves, you to become familiar with the city departments using www.myjaxbudget.com explain the purpose of their department and point out where in the to help gain a better understanding of the budgets and functions of city room they will be located for individual questions. departments. You’ll be asked to prioritize functions of the following service areas: 4. Once the main presentation is concluded, you’ll be invited to meet • Planning & Development • Fire & Rescue with department representatives to ask specific questions about • Public Works • Recreation the budget and how money is spent. • Community Services • Public Library 5. Before leaving, you’ll complete your workbook priority list and turn • Housing & Neighborhoods • Office of the Sheriff • Environmental & Compliance • Jacksonville Children's Commission it in so your opinions can be tallied. • Jacksonville Economic Development Commission GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR COMMUNITY BUDGEWORKSHOP Prior to the Budget Workshop, please review the workbook and www.myjaxbudget.com. Please vote in advance for the items you feel strongly about. Use your time at the workshop to learn more about the areas where you are undecided. As you review the functions of each service area, please rank them using the following: • Want More – A service you feel the City of Jacksonville must have and requires additional resources even if it means a possible tax increase. • Must Have – A service you feel must be maintained and cannot be reduced. • Nice To Have – A service you feel should continue but funding can be reduced. • Don’t Want – A service you feel does not need to be provided by the City of Jacksonville. • No Opinion – A service you are neutral about or require additional information. Have any questions for department directors prepared prior to the workshop. Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the workshop and remember to bring your workbook. What happens after the workshop? The data collected at each Community Budget Workshop will be collected and tabulated by JCCI and a report highlighting the findings will be posted on www.myjaxbudget.com and given to the Mayor’s Office. This process allows the city to gain insight into residents’ priorities for government services.

For any questions prior to the event contact us at (904) 630-CITY or e-mail questions to [email protected]. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

DEPARTMENT VISION:

Enriching lives through quality parks and programs while building strong families and healthy communities.

DEPARTMENT MISSION:

To enrich the quality of life in Jacksonville by providing recreational opportunities for all residents and to administer programs and services that meet the basic needs of the most vulnerable people in our community.

Office of the Director

Military Affairs, Behavioral & Adult Recreation & Waterfront Veterans and Human Services Community Management & Disabled Svcs Services Programming Programming

1 Want Must Nice to Don't No Community Services Budget More Have Have Want Opinion What We Do - Adult Services Provides activities and programs that promote healthy living for citizens of Duval County 60 years of age and over. Senior Center Services Provides nutrition, education and recreation programming to the $5,702,354 adult population at 19 senior centers throughout the county including daily meals and transportation to and from each center.

Homemaking Services Provides supportive services to boost the well-being of elders and $283,500 to help them live independently in their homes. Independent Living Provides RELIEF, Respite and Senior Companion services to the $401,650 Program frail and elderly home-bound population and their caregivers.

Senior Volunteer Provides meaningful volunteer opportunities for seniors through $671,914 Programs programs like Foster Grandparent and Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).

What We Do - Behavioral and Human Serivces Division - Responsible for the oversight of state and local government human services mandates and the delivery of essential city services to our community’s most vulnerable populations. State & Local Govt. Oversees the effective delivery of state-funded, community- $6,335,668 Mandates - contract based mental health, substance abuse and Baker Act crisis compliance stabilization services, indigent cremation & burial and services for homeless individuals and families. Medicaid Hospital & Provides verification of eligibility and reconciliation of Medicaid $10,335,351 Nursing Home Mandate - expenses charged to the city by the State of Florida. eligibility and compliance

Emergency Assistance Provides temporary financial assistance for rent/utilities to $6,628,994 Program families who are facing eviction due to loss of income, illness or short/long term disability. Manages shelter needs for mentally/medically challenged indigents pending Social Security benefits and recovers interim payments due the City. Determines eligibility and manages Stormwater Exemptions for low income applicants. Sexual Assault Provides forensic exams, evidence collection, intervention, $390,000 Response Center counseling and case management for victims of sexual assault. (SARC)

2 Want Must Nice to Don't No Community Services Budget More Have Have Want Opinion Victim Services Provides crisis stabilization, counseling, therapy, case $991,926 management and financial assistance to citizens in the aftermath of serious crime. Mayor's Victim Provides data/feedback to ensure essential victim's rights and $3,369 Assistance Advisory services. Also, the council demonstrates the mayor's concern for Council (VAAC) a safer community.

What We Do - Military Affairs, Veterans and Disabled Services Division - Provides emergency assistance, advocacy, events, economic assistance and case management for over 275,000 veterans, active duty military and disabled citizens in Duval County Veterans Affairs Benefits Provides essential services to the veterans community of Duval $771,772 County including access to VA health benefits, pension benefits, spousal benefits and GI Bill (education) benefits. Serves as the only service provider that assists the veteran population with the full range of services that relate to access to federal benefits including appeals of previous determinations.

Grant/Trust Fund Raises funds for and manage a trust fund to provide emergency $75,000 Administration services to veterans, such as food assistance, transitional housing, clothing and job placement. The fund provides for the administration of the Active Military Combat Duty Property Tax Grant, Defense Infrastructure Grant, Defense Reinvestment Grant, Handicapped Parking Trust Fund and the Jim Brady Scholarship Fund. Also, the Division is currently involved in acquiring/appropriating an additional $1.87 million dollars through an infrastructure grant with the SJRWMD.

Military Affairs - Lobbying Maintains constant contact with the Congressional delegation, $100,000 Pentagon staff, contracted federal advocates, Chamber of Commerce, mayor's staff and local military commanders. Competes for and manages an annual grant from the Governor's Office for the procurement of Federal Advocacy services. Staff represents the City of Jacksonville through the Florida Defense Alliance.

3 Want Must Nice to Don't No Community Services Budget More Have Have Want Opinion Military Affairs Public Provides a twice monthly e-newsletter to thousands of citizens $100,000 Awareness - providing up-to-date information on events effecting the active duty military and veterans. Provides testimony/information to federal, state and local government. Event Production Organizes various veteran & disabled services events i.e. $45,000 Homeless Veterans Resource Fair, Memorial Day Observance, Purple Heart Trail ceremony, coordinates with Special Events on Veteran's Day Parade, Fallen Hero Ceremonies, Fun w/Suns disabled services event, Spirit of the ADA, and World Congess on Disabilities. Disabled Services Assists and guides individuals with disabilities toward locating the $90,000 Information, Referral & necessary resources in the community . Educates and makes Assistance persons with disabilities aware of their rights and resources while advocating for themselves. Title II/ADA Responsible for monitoring federal and state legislation on $125,000 Enforcement/ disability rights/issues to advise the mayor and his staff regarding Coordination compliance. Serves as consultant to all city agencies/departments/offices regarding ADA and disability issues. Provides accommodations as required and requested (to include Braille, sign language interpreters, closed captioning, etc). Acts as the enforcement branch of the federal ADA law, state building code and local ordinance compliance as they relate to ADA and disabled parking. Mayors Disability Provides public forums and advises the mayor with regard to $50,000 Council/NE FL Veterans veterans and disability issues. Staff coordinates the Mayor's Council Disability Council and NE FL Veterans Council meetings and events.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE

DEPARTMENT VISION:

Pursue a clean, safe and healthy community through a partnership with business, citizen groups and government to foster community values that embrace the natural environment, promote public safety and encourage civic pride. Provide a work place that nurtures employee growth, builds character and fosters team spirit. Earn public trust by providing excellent service, which exceeds the expectations of our customers. Operate with a common purpose to fulfill the City’s overall mission to provide responsive and responsible government.

DEPARTMENT MISSION:

To make Jacksonville the most clean, safe and healthy community in America so Jacksonville is the best place in the nation to live, work and raise a family.

Environmental & Compliance Director

Parking Environmental Quality

Mosquito Municipal Code Control Compliance

Animal Care & Protective Services

Want Must Nice to Don't No Environmental and Compliance Budget More Have Have Want Opinion What We Do - Animal Care and Protective Services: Provides animal code enforcement and sheltering of homeless/unwanted animals for a better quality of life.

Animal Shelter Shelter and care for stray and unwanted animals $ 779,219 Pet Registration - Protect the public from risk of rabies $ 182,327 Licensing/Tags Animal Adoption & Find homes for as many animals as possible $ 1,030,808 Placement Spay & Neuter Program Reduce pet overpopulation $ 150,500 Enforcement/ Protection Increase public safety by enforcing all animal codes and laws $ 1,396,060

What We Do - Environmental Quality: Administers and monitors air and water resource management activities with particular emphasis on pollution control issues, and enforces laws related to environmental quality issues. Air Quality Program Monitor ambient air quality and conduct permitting, compliance and enforcement activities for air pollution emitting facilities. $ 2,975,404 Regulate asbestos activities associated with building demolitions.

Laboratory Services Provide analytical chemistry support to Environmental Quality $ 606,767 Division programs. Environmental Protection This board develops regulations necessary for administration and Board (EPB) enforcement of the city's environmental laws. It conducts investigations of complaints, takes testimony in matters under its jurisdiction and provides a hearing platform for environmental $ 205,213 matters within the city. The board also conducts public outreach programs for schools, teachers, civic and private organizations.

Emergency Response Respond to citizen reports of improper hazardous materials storage and dumping, post-release cleanup, and assist and $ 304,855 complement the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

Want Must Nice to Don't No Environmental and Compliance Budget More Have Have Want Opinion Water Quality Program Monitor water quality of the St. Johns River and its tributaries; permitting, compliance and enforcement of water pollution sources; implement and manage State and Federal requirements to restore the health of the St. Johns River and its tributaries; manage the protection of groundwater resources; assist the $ 2,467,540 Public Works Department in maintaining compliance with the NPDES Stormwater permit, which includes the implementation of illicit connections detection program and the erosion and sediment control program. Gasoline Storage Tank Protect human health and current and future drinking water Cleanup and Inspection sources by cleaning up petroleum related contamination in soil and groundwater from over 500 active and former gas stations. $ 1,464,916 Conduct inspections and spill response to prevent future contamination. Hazardous Waste Provide technical assistance to businesses to help reduce their Program liability for hazardous wastes and to reduce associated costs. $ 468,101 Reduce amount of hazardous wastes entering landfills, sewage plants, stormwater systems and groundwaters of Jacksonville.

What we do - Mosquito Control Division: Protects public health by suppressing mosquitoes that may spread disease, educates the public and offers relief in mosquito-related matters. Mosquito Control Reduce nuisance disease-carrying mosquito populations in Duval $ 2,142,893 County through monitoring, inspection, treatment and outreach.

Clean It Up/Green It Up Staff the Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission and provide $ 55,366 support for thousands of community volunteers through local programs, projects and beautification efforts.

Want Must Nice to Don't No Environmental and Compliance Budget More Have Have Want Opinion What We Do - Parking: The Parking Facilities and Enforcement Division operates public parking lots and garages and enforces the city's parking laws. Parking Admin.-On Provides essential collection services associated with 1500 $ 321,251 Street Parking parking meters. Parking Administration Provides administrative support for all public parking activities in $ 782,942 compliance with statutes and ordinances. Parking Admin.-Garages Provides municipal parking lots and garages. $ 1,221,869 and Lots Parking Code Provides enforcement of non-moving violations. $ 735,761 Enforcement Parking Facility Personnel utilize equipment to administer, maintain and operate $ 642,219 Management city-owned parking garages. Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulates and performs inspections for the vehicle for hire $ 527,334 industry including, but not limited to, taxicabs, limousines, shuttles, school buses, etc., at a fee for service.

What We Do - Municipal Code Compliance: Municipal Code Compliance Division serves as the city's property safety/maintenance and zoning code enforcement division and houses code enforcement operations, contract compliance administration and the Special Magistrates' administrative offices. Property Safety Code Enforces/administers local property safety/maintenance health $ 4,474,205 Enforcement Operations and safety codes, relative to nuisance conditions, unsafe structures, abandoned/junk vehicles, and residential/commercial minimum building standards; enforces local zoning code enforcement laws. Property Safety Code Administers nuisance abatement, demolition, and board-up $ 1,378,984 Enforcement Contract contract and related activity; addresses lien disputes/inquiries. Compliance Operations Provides administrative support for Special Magistrate quasi- judicial hearing process for non-compliant property code enforcement issues.

Want Must Nice to Don't No Environmental and Compliance Budget More Have Have Want Opinion Jacksonville Journey- Execute non-police strategies to reduce violent crime in $ 484,000 Crime Haven Elimination neighborhoods through stabilization and beautification, which Programs/DART includes demolition and site clearance of unsafe structures; assists with securing vacant/open properties via board-up. What We Do - Office of Director: Administer and oversee operations of each division, manage the Project New Ground (Ash Clean Up) program, Provide Consumer Affairs Services, Manage the Sustainability Office and Coordinate the Adopt-A-Road Program. Adult Arcade Inspection Prohibition on the Use of Slot Machine-like Spinning Reels, Video $ 354,500 Program Displays or Similar Technology to Display the Results of a Raffle, Sweepstakes, Contest or Other Promotion - to prohibit the use of slot machines in Jacksonville (in this case meaning Duval County) except those machines that may be operated by the Florida Lottery or pursuant to a lawful gaming compact between the State of Florida and a federally recognized Indian tribe.

Ash Site Activities Provides programmatic support to the Solid Waste Division and $ 485,035 contractors that are required to clean up several ash sites within the city due to contamination in the surrounding areas.

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HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT VISION:

The Housing Department helps ensure affordable housing fairly and equitably for people who require it. It also fosters community development and resident involvement in neighborhoods and administers the Northwest Jacksonville Economic Development Fund (NWJEDF).

DEPARTMENT MISSION:

Through coordinated outreach efforts, the department opens lines of communication between government and Jacksonville’s many diverse neighborhoods. Our staff members assist neighborhoods in reaching common goals and identifying and meeting individual needs through empowerment training, legislation, enforcement, direct services, information and two-way communications and through citywide activities which bring our citizens together.

Office of the Director

Community Housing Development Services

Jacksonville Housing Finance Authority

= Liaison

10 Want Must Nice to Don't No Housing and Neighborhoods Budget More Have Have Want Opinion What We Do - Community Development Division: Provides funding and oversight of community development projects funded through federal grant programs and coordinates citizen activities through the Community Planning Advisory Committees. Community Provides oversight for Public Service Grants (for agencies who $ 3,998,922 Development Programs provide essential services to underserved populations) Economic Development Grants (job creation, business expansion). Facilitates Community Development programs that receive funding from Housing and Urban Developemtn Department (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Also responsible for managing and administering federal Stimulus funds for job creation and emergency assistance.

What We Do - Housing Services Division: Provides funding and oversight for the city's affordable housing initiatives funded through state and federal grant programs. Community Housing Facilitates and provides funding for the creation of new $ 543,045 Development affordable housing units for low and moderate income Organization (CHDO) households Development Activities Downpayment Provides downpayment assistance programs to low and $ 1,900,663 Assistance Programs moderate income families Emergency Shelter Financed by HUD, this program provides assistance to $ 297,843 Grants homeless persons through preventative programs and activities at the I.M. Sulzbacher Center. Homebuyer Counseling Provides homebuyer readiness counseling to create fiscally $ 300,000 Services responsible homebuyers Homeowner Repairs homes owned by to low income and senior $ 2,385,663 Rehabilitation Services homeowners Housing Opportunities Provides housing and services for persons with HIV/AIDS$ 2,510,630 for Persons w/AIDS

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What We Do -Office of Director/Housing Finance Authority: The Housing Finance Authority issues mortgage revenue bonds to fund affordable housing. The Compliance Monitoring of all grant-funded programs and financial oversight responsibilities falls with the Office of the Director.

Jacksonville Housing Alleviates the shortage of affordable residential housing and $ 535,535 Finance Authority provides capital for investment in such facilities. Provides financing to developers to construct or rehabilitate large scale multifamily apartment communities and provides low-interest financing to banks that originate mortgage loans to moderate income buyers of affordable housing Neighborhood Redevelops abandoned and foreclosed properties that $ 7,102,937 Stabilization/Code increase the availability of housing for low, moderate and Enforcement middle income households and also removes blighted and dangerous structures Public Safety Initiative Executes non-police strategies to reduce violent crime in $ 500,000 neighborhoods through stabilization and beautification. Northwest Economic Provides financing for commercial corridor revitalization and $ 68,839 Development Fund job creation Neighborhood Services Provides staff support to the Community Planning Advisory $ 206,518 Committees (CPACs) to promote effective government through meaningful citizen participation. Coordinators train citizen groups and help facilitate public input into all city processes.

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JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN’S COMMISSION

DEPARTMENT VISION:

Jacksonville will be one of America’s top 10 cities for children to reach their highest potential.

DEPARTMENT MISSION:

To support families in their efforts to maximize their children’s potential to be healthy, safe, educated and contributing members of the community.

Board of Directors

Office of the Director / Executive Director

Training, Finance & Administration Mayor’s Early Evaluation & Grants Administration Literacy Program Research Community Outreach New Town Success Zone

Don Brewer Early Learning & Professional Development Center

13 Jacksonville Children's Commission Want Must Nice to Don't No Budget More Have Have Want Opinion What We Do - Promote stable and nurturing families. Healthy Families Prevents child abuse and improves parenting skills through home $ 1,125,028 Jacksonville visiting for at risk mothers and babies. New Town Success Promotes child success using the strategies of the Harlem $ 90,000 Zone Children’s Zone – providing a pathway of linked services prenatal through college – for the children in the New Town neighborhood on Jacksonville’s west side. Child care tuition Promotes economic success for families through local, state & $ 625,000 assistance federal funding for child care vouchers so that parents can attend school or work. Child care tuition Promotes child safety and early learning by providing child care $ 50,000 assistance for families tuition assistance to low income grandparents, great with special needs grandparents and special needs parents who are raising infants and young children.

What We Do - Help children to be safe and healthy. Kid Care Health Improves child health by providing the county match for the $ 60,000 Insurance federal/state health insurance program for children. Child nutrition Reduces child hunger and obesity through local, state & federal $ 255,713 funding for healthy meals and snacks after school and during the summer.

What We Do - Help children to get ready to enter kindergarten. Early Literacy Initiatives: Promotes educational success by transforming child care centers $ 1,567,409 into high quality early learning environments so that children can enter kindergarten ready to learn. Promotes informed parent choice by providing support for a star rating system so that parents can identify high quality child care centers.

Episcopal Children's ECS & ELC partner with the Commission staff to provide literacy $ 3,687,379 Services (ECS) & coaching to the teachers of child care centers to transform Early Learning centers into high quality early learning environments. Coalition (ELC)

14 Jacksonville Children's Commission Want Must Nice to Don't No Budget More Have Have Want Opinion Parent Education United Way Born Learning provides education classes for $ 40,000 parents of young children focusing on brain development and early learning. Head Start Urban League Head Start provides literacy coaching to the $ 200,000 teachers of the Head Start program. Mayor's Book Club Promotes early literacy by providing a series of high quality $ 307,316 books about Jacksonville for all 4-year olds in Jacksonville, sparking their interest in reading and readiness to learn. Don Brewer Early Improves school readiness by providing high-quality early $ 389,820 Learning Center learning care for children in Jacksonville’s east side neighborhood.

What We Do - Provide quality after school and summer programs. After school programs Promotes school success and child safety by providing high $ 8,263,932 quality, academically enriched, after school care to children in 42 public school and 20 community locations in challenged neighborhoods. Summer camps Keeps children safe during the summer in high quality, full day, 6- $ 1,828,840 week camps in communities where a high percentage of children qualify for free or reduced price lunch.

What We Do - Provide special help when children need it. Services for homeless Improves the lives and outcomes for homeless children through $ 244,860 children & teens developmental screening and case management. Reduces homelessness by providing supportive housing and case management to homeless teens and teens aging out of foster care. Mental health care Reduces school failure, runaways, antisocial behavior and crime $ 1,749,792 through mental health care and counseling for children, youth and their families. Case management Reduces school dropouts and teen pregnancy through case $ 355,000 management for children, teens and their families. Youth crime prevention Promotes public safety by providing early intervention and $ 321,600 counseling for children who are demonstrating antisocial or other delinquent behavior.

15 Jacksonville Children's Commission Want Must Nice to Don't No Budget More Have Have Want Opinion College scholarships Creates access to post secondary education for children in $ 238,184 challenged neighborhoods by providing the local match to the state’s Take Stock in Children program and mentors for middle and high school students. Out of School Reduces school failure, antisocial behavior and school dropouts $ 1,067,423 Suspension by providing an alternative to out-of-school suspension that keeps teens safe and off the streets, engaged in their school work and links them to special services. Alternative education Reduces school dropouts, crime and teen pregnancy through $ 203,974 support for an alternative school for girls. Programs for children Promotes the success, social skills and personal living skills of $ 544,687 with special needs children with special needs through therapy, behavioral health and self-help skills training. Mentoring Promotes school success by linking children living in challenged $ 404,598 families or neighborhoods with a caring adult.

What We Do - Ensure that the staff and volunteers who work with children are skilled and safe.

Training Promote high-quality care and safety for children by improving $ 381,726 the skills of staff, volunteers and mentors who work with them. Provide criminal background screening for mentor volunteers.

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JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

DEPARTMENT VISION:

To impart a positive understanding of the impact public investment in economic development has to the citizens of the city and the region; impacts which increase the number of career opportunities, diversify the business mix for all of Northeast Florida and ensure sound economic health through existing business expansions and new business growth. In addition, to have a united regional policy for existing and future growth management and economic development issues, and make the downtown a 24-hour active business and social environment.

DEPARTMENT MISSION:

To increase prosperity for Jacksonville by attracting targeted industries and utilizing tax incentives to bring job generating investments into specific areas of the community.

JEDC Commissioners

SMG Cecil JEDC Entertainment Commerce Facilities Center

17 Jacksonville Economic Development Commission Want Must Nice to Don't No Budget More Have Have Want Opinion What We Do - Business Development: Recruit and expand high-wage job opportunities, increase the growth and expansion of small business, promote and encourage private capital investment and promote and leverage investment in economically distressed areas. Business Recruitment, Expand and retain existing businesses, support small business $ 1,290,000 Retention and Expansion creation and attract new businesses through the use of the City’s Public Investment Policy; access to resources; advocacy; expedited permitting; and local, state and federal partnerships.

Finance & Compliance Monitor compliance of Economic Development Agreements with $ 300,000 the terms and conditions of such agreements (i.e. job creation and investment levels) as required by City Council.

What We Do - Downtown Development: Promote a healthy and vibrant downtown. Downtown Action Plan Promote further urban core investment through the $ 1,440,000 implementation of the Downtown Master Plan including advocating for downtown projects, acting as master developer and ensuring new construction conforms with local development design standards.

What We Do - Cecil Commerce Center: Develop the Cecil Commerce Center. Cecil Commerce Center Further the development of Cecil Commerce Center through $ 2,400,000 Development marketing, the development of infrastructure and maintenance of existing buildings and infrastructure.

What We Do - Film & Television: Attract film and television productions to Jacksonville.

Film and Television Market Jacksonville to attract new film and television productions. $ 370,000 Productions Facilitate and manage the production of films in Jacksonville by navigating the regulatory and permitting processes.

18 Jacksonville Economic Development Commission Want Must Nice to Don't No Budget More Have Have Want Opinion What We Do - Sports & Entertainment: Attract large sports and entertainment events to Jacksonville.

Sports and Market Jacksonville as a sports destination which includes the $ 330,000 Entertainment Events development, planning, coordination and promotion of sports events. This includes all aspects of managing such events as the Florida-Georgia Football Classic, NCAA Basketball Tournament, ACC Baseball Tournament, etc. Sports and Oversee the SMG contract, which provides for the management $ 50,000 Entertainment Venues and marketing of the city's sports and entertainment venues. The venues include the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, the Veterans Memorial Arena, the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, the Times Union Center for Performing Arts, the Prime Osborn Convention Center and the Jacksonville Equestrian Center.

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FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT VISION:

To move into the next century providing the finest in fire and emergency medical services by operating from modern facilities, utilizing the most effective vehicles, tools and equipment, providing our highly trained firefighters with state-of-the-art gear/clothing, and creating a work environment conducive to the highest standards of morale, safety and professionalism.

DEPARTMENT MISSION:

To preserve and protect the lives, property and environment of our community:

The Fire and Rescue Department consists of six divisions. The Emergency Preparedness Division provides the contingency planning necessary for the city to cope with and recover from natural and man-made disasters. The Fire Prevention Division provides a full array of fire prevention services including public education, fire inspections, arson investigations and plans review. The Training Division provides training, certification and re-certification from our state-of-the-art training facility. Along with fire suppression, pre-hospital medical care and transport the Fire Suppression and Emergency Medical Services Divisions also have various units available to respond to special emergency situations such as hazardous materials incidents and high angle rescue situations.

Office of the Director Fire Chief Deputy Director/ Assistant Fire Chief

Fire Operations/ Administrative Suppression Services

Fire Prevention Emergency Preparedness

Fire/Rescue Emergency Training Medical Service

20 Fire and Rescue Want Must Nice to Don't No Budget More Have Have Want Opinion What We Do - Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department: Minimize the loss of life and property resulting from fire, medical emergencies and other disasters through prevention, education, fire suppression, emergency medical services and emergency preparedness. Fire Suppression and JFRD’s Fire Suppression personnel provide around-the-clock Emergency Response - emergency response throughout Jacksonville’s 840 square miles. General(incl. Marine and There are more than 900 state-certified, professionally trained Aviation) personnel in suppression who respond to structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, all medical calls, hazardous materials incidents, and a variety of other emergencies. JFRD’s Marine $ 112,805,238.00 Section responds to marine incidents throughout the waterways of Jacksonville and can assist with fire suppression activities that occur near the St. Johns River. JFRD has an on-site presence at the Jacksonville International Airport and Cecil Field with crews specially-trained in aircraft emergencies.

Ocean Rescue and Our Rescue Division is charged with delivering pre-hospital Emergency Medical medical care through its advanced life support capabilities as well Service as providing patient transport to local hospitals. There are approximately 220 uniformed personnel assigned to the Rescue Division. Ocean Rescue provides emergency medical services $ 39,204,467.00 through JFRD lifeguards assigned to Huguenot Park and Hanna Park – both on the Atlantic Ocean – during the summer months when outdoor recreational aquatic activity is at its peak. Ocean Rescue is separate from Fire Suppression’s Marine Section.

21 Fire and Rescue Want Must Nice to Don't No Budget More Have Have Want Opinion Emergency JFRD’s Emergency Preparedness Division administers a Management/Homeland community-wide Emergency Management Program consisting of Security preparedness, response and recovery. This function involves multi-agency coordination and response and is activated during hurricanes, large-scale incidents and other disasters. EPD also offers first responder training to civilians. Manages the grants $ 1,094,824.00 from the U.S. Homeland Security Office and the federal and state agencies. These funds allow us to offer additional training and equipment that ultimately improves the ability of first responders in the region to prevent and respond to incidents involving chemical, biological and nuclear weapons of mass destruction.

Fire Prevention - JFRD’s Fire Prevention Division houses the city’s Fire Marshal. Inspections, Education The division is responsible for enforcing fire codes through and Fire Investigation periodic inspections of existing commercial buildings, and providing fire safety education programs citywide. Through the Mayor’s Home Fire Safety Program, Prevention also installs free smoke detectors to qualifying individuals. Fire Prevention, in $ 2,602,822.00 conjunction with the State Fire Marshals office, also conducts fire investigations where the cause cannot be readily determined by firefighters who are part of the initial fire suppression and emergency response and investigates all fire fatalities.

Building Plans Review Fire Prevention reviews plans and conducts inspections during construction of commercial buildings to ensure compliance with $ 403,367.00 all fire codes. This service is funded from building permit fees.

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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

DEPARTMENT MISSION:

The mission of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is to protect the lives and property of the citizens of this community, to preserve the peace, and to prevent crime and disorder while constantly guarding personal liberties as prescribed by law. To achieve our mission we must develop and provide: • A well-trained and disciplined patrol force capable of assessing and responding to the changing needs of the community it serves, to include delivering swift emergency response when required. • A proactive traffic enforcement program designed to regulate traffic movement and assure safe and expedient travel on city streets. • A skilled and experienced investigative team for bringing criminal offenders to swift and impartial justice. • A community relations effort charged with educating the public about law enforcement issues with emphasis on the community’s role and responsibilities with respect to the prevention of crime. • An unrelenting quest to eliminate organized crime and vice violations, with special emphasis on those associated with the distribution and sale of illegal drugs. • Facilities for secure, humane, corrective and productive detention of those awaiting trial as well as those already sentenced.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office recognizes that we cannot fulfill our mission without community support. It is imperative that a dialogue characterized by mutual trust and open and honest communication is maintained between this agency and our community. It must include a willingness to continually examine and modify policies and procedures to assure that our mission is accomplished in a manner compatible with the best interests of the community.

Administration

Personnel & Corrections Investigations & Police Police Professional Homeland Security Services Operations Standards

23 Want Must Nice to Don't No OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF Budget More Have Have Want Opinion What We Do - Office of the Sheriff: - Protects the lives and property of the citizens of our community, preserves the peace and prevents crime and disorder while constantly guarding personal liberties as prescribed by law. Department of Patrol & Respond to citizen generated calls for police service. This $ 152,752,011 Enforcement - 1 service consists of identifying, interviewing and rendering aid to all victims and/or witness(es). Additionally, officers are responsible for locating, detaining, rendering aid, interrogating and apprehending those responsible for committing crimes and completion of required reports at the conclusion of the investigation. Department of Patrol & Provide traffic enforcement by enforcing the traffic laws of the Enforcement - 2 State of Florida in an effort to reduce aggressive driving, excessive speeding, vehicle crashes and fatalities. Department of Patrol & Assist in crime prevention through various programs and Enforcement - 3 initiatives by promoting community involvement to heighten citizen’s awareness of the potential of crime and how to avoid being a victim. Department of Patrol & Plan and coordinate all major special events in Jacksonville. Enforcement - 4 This includes events such as all Jaguar games, Florida- Georgia weekend and the Gator Bowl. In addition to those major events the city hosts other large scale events such as The Gate River Run that draw visitors from all over the country. Proper traffic control, stadium security, and the efficient handling of large crowds are essential to the success of city-sponsored events. Department of Performs investigations, collect, preserve and review evidence $ 50,532,135 Investigations & of crimes such as murder, robbery, missing persons, sexual Homeland Security - 1 battery, child abuse, traffic homicide, auto theft, economic crimes, and burglary and conducts interviews and interrogations of suspects to ensure successful prosecution of criminals. Department of Provides for Homeland Security in our city through Investigations & assessments of critical infrastructure and investigations of Homeland Security - 2 threats and suspicious activity to detect, prevent, mitigate and respond to any attack.

24 Want Must Nice to Don't No OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF Budget More Have Have Want Opinion Department of Conducts covert investigations into illegal sales and Investigations & distribution of drugs, prostitution, gambling, gangs, gun crimes Homeland Security - 3 and other crimes. Department of Personnel Responsible for recruiting, hiring and providing training to all $ 15,696,860 & Professional JSO employees. Provides specialized and mandatory high Standards - 1 liability training for law enforcement, corrections, community service and reserve officers. Department of Personnel Responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct against & Professional JSO employees, maintaining the accreditation processes and Standards - 2 managing internal promotional processes.

Department of Police Answering 911 and non-emergency calls for service from $ 39,851,329 Services - 1 citizens within Duval County to ensure an appropriate police response is initiated in order to protect victims, apprehend suspects and secure crime scenes. Department of Police Providing state-mandated court security for the Duval County Services - 2 Courthouse to ensure the safety and security of the public and the judiciary and to effect arrests on judge’s orders, capiases and warrants Department of Police Preserving the integrity of evidence collected from crime Services - 3 scenes in order to ensure successful prosecution of criminal cases. Department of Police Receiving, processing, serving and returning civil process Services - 4 directed to the Sheriff’s Office from jurisdictions both inside and outside the State of Florida and from foreign jurisdictions. Administer all enforceable civil process, which includes domestic violence injunctions, writ of possessions (evictions), executions, replevins and criminal subpoenas. Department of Police Determining positive identification of persons contacted by Services - 5 police and/or arrested to prevent improper service of warrants, use of false identification and unlawful detention, thereby protecting the integrity of the Criminal Justice System.

25 Want Must Nice to Don't No OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF Budget More Have Have Want Opinion Department of Responsible for the oversight and supervision of both pre-trial $ 82,835,076 Corrections - 1 and locally sentenced inmates. Provides constitutionally mandated health services as well as safe, secure, and humane housing of inmates both sentenced and unsentenced.

Department of Preparing and reintegrating inmates back into the community Corrections - 2 from the local and state corrections system.

26 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

PUBLIC LIBRARY

DEPARTMENT VISION:

Start Here. Go Anywhere!

DEPARTMENT MISSION:

To connect people with ideas that enlighten, encourage, inspire, enrich, and delight.

Library Board

Public Library

27 Public Libraries Want Must Nice to Don't No Budget More Have Have Want Opinion What We Do - Public Libraries connect people with ideas that enlighten, encourage, inspire, enrich, and delight. Public Access to Books, Provides materials including books, movies, journals and $ 17,692,285 Materials, Information, periodicals, newspapers and databases in various formats such and Library Services as print, audio, electronic, downloadable, digital and international languages; Provides Library card accounts and services allowing customers to borrow materials from the collection and place holds on desired materials for self-service pickup at any location. Services include customer account maintenance, fee/fine processing, check-in, check-out and renewals, and purchasing, cataloging, shelving and retrieval of materials; Provides reference, referral and information services, which includes answering reference questions; recommending selected resources including books, electronic databases, and web based resources for accurate, reliable information; and bibliographic instruction on finding, accessing and retrieving information in all formats. Public Computer Access Provides 833 free public computers with internet connectivity for $ 8,925,378 and Internet customers; provides WiFi at all locations. Provides training and assistance in the use of public computers to find, access and utilize information, e-government services, and job sites. Youth Services Provides collections, programs and outreach to promote early $ 7,001,553 learning, literacy, academic success, and high school graduation for ages 0-18. Community Outreach Provides programs and presentations, and partners with $ 3,942,041 community organizations to enhance our ability to provide relevant community needs and services. Activities include internal activities such as Concerts, Movies, Employment Assistance, Special Exhibits, Classes, and Book Groups. External activities include School Outreach and library participation at other public events, arts markets and activities in the community. The providing of free Public Meeting space at our 21 locations for non- profit organizations helps bring the community into the library environment and involves the library with in a variety of civic groups.

28 Public Libraries Want Must Nice to Don't No Budget More Have Have Want Opinion Special Services: Adult Helps adults learn to read and develop basic skills in reading, $ 2,041,602 Literacy, Inter-Library math, life skills, and English as a second language by providing Loan, and Services for collections, computers and instructional services. Procures the Visual, Hearing and materials upon request from other source libraries outside JPL for Physically Impaired library cardholders, and provides materials to other libraries participating in the interlibrary loan system. Provides materials, equipment, services and technology for customers who have difficulty holding, handling or reading a printed book because of a visual or physical disability.

29 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT VISION:

We strive to create a city of distinctive, healthy, and sustainable neighborhoods and to be a recognized leader in efficient and effective planning.

DEPARTMENT MISSION:

Provide sound planning services, a simplified regulatory and permitting process, and a shared city-wide vision for our natural and built environment.

Office of the Director

Current Community Planning Planning

Development Building Services Inspection

30 Planning and Development Want Must Nice to Don't No Budget More Have Have Want Opinion What We Do - Building Inspection: Maintains and enhances public safety through the review and approval of building permit applications and enforcement of code standards.

Plans Review Perform mandated plan review of submitted for building permits $ 934,859 and ensure state code compliance. Construction Trades Perform mandated building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing $ 4,221,699 Inspections inspections on residential and commercial properties and ensure state code compliance. Landscape Inspections Perform mandated landscape inspections on residential and $ 321,507 commercial properties and ensure municipal code compliance. Code Inspections Respond to citizen and anonymous complaints pertaining to $ 326,292 unlicensed contractors and unpermitted work. Permit Issuance and Manage permit processing and record archives for all vertical $ 3,764,316 Archives (building) construction.

What We Do - Community Planning: Maintains, amends and monitors the City's Comprehensive Plan, including planning efforts in areas of capital facilities, land use, historic preservation, neighborhoods, and transportation.

Comprehensive Planning Administer, interpret, amend, enforce, evaluate and update the $ 678,775 City's Comprehensive Plan in accordance with the Florida Statutes and the community's vision for the City. Coordinate and analyze major programs for public facilities, such as roadways, schools, water/sewer, etc. Short and Long-Term Prepare, monitor and update plans regarding growth $ 1,296,807 Planning management; the use of land, water and airspace for residential, commercial and industrial purposes; the provision of educational, recreational and other public facilities; housing; neighborhood conservation; intragovernmental coordination; and the protection of quality of life. Collect data, analyze and map to support these efforts Historic Preservation Identify and protect historic resources and structures.$ 406,291 Developments of Evaluate, monitor and coordinate plans for large scale private $ 118,048 Regional Impact (DRI) development projects. Brownfields Administer the city's Brownfields Program which addresses clean- $ 78,794 up and redevelopment of contaminated properties.

31 Planning and Development Want Must Nice to Don't No Budget More Have Have Want Opinion What We Do - Current Planning: Addresses short-term growth and development issues through the review of proposed zoning changes.

Zoning Applications Provide professional, technical and administrative support for all $ 796,675 zoning change requests, including conventional and Planned Unit Developments (PUD) rezonings, as well as zoning exceptions, zoning variances, administrative deviations, zoning waivers, PUD modifications, requests for new cell towers, and right of way closures. Zoning Code Administer and interpret the Zoning Code, including zoning $ 529,890 overlays, Planned Unit Development zoning districts and verifications. Provide professional and technical support for Zoning Code re-write initiatives. Zoning Enforcement Interpret provisions under Chapter 656 municipal code and $ 89,495 provide professional support for zoning enforcement and compliance with zoning codes, building codes, and fire codes.

What We Do - Development Services: This division is involved in regulating local land development through its Review Group, Zoning Counter, Concurrency Management, and Addressing sections. 911 Emergency Act as lead coordinator and provide professional support for 911 $ 70,566 Committee Emergency Committee, making sure all of our addresses are correct and in the system. Concurrency Manage developer applications, concurrency testing and $ 1,325,711 Management System payments to mitigate and provide for various concurrencies. Office Review transportation impacts for proposed development. Development Review Provide civil plan review and inspections; issue and inspect right- $ 1,228,268 of-way permits; make flood plain determinations; review, approve, and inspect development work and work in right of way for proper construction to meet local, state and federal standards.

Zoning Counter Review and approve zoning applications, waivers and $ 451,742 administrative deviations; issue Certificates of Use to certify compliance with zoning code, building code and fire code prior to commencement or expansion of a business. Addressing Office Issue new addresses and add to GIS; maintain street centerline $ 225,871 which is the inventory of all streets linked to GPS by satellite.

32 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

DEPARTMENT VISION:

We shall continuously provide safe, timely, and cost effective infrastructure improvements to accommodate the growth of our community. We shall utilize the latest technology to reduce costs while increasing productivity. We shall conduct our operations in a manner that is sensitive to the environment.

DEPARTMENT MISSION:

To maintain and enhance our City’s infrastructure with dependable, professional and willing employees who are committed to excellence in customer service and satisfaction.

Office of the

Director

Engineering & Right-Of-Way Construction & Grounds Management Maintenance

Solid Waste Real Estate Public Buildings

33 Public Works Want Must Nice to Don't No Budget More Have Have Want Opinion Who We Are - What We Do: Engineering and Construction Management - Handles planning and engineering of public works projects. Better Jacksonville Plan Better Jacksonville Plan-manage various roadway and drainage $ 373,540.00 (BJP): Compliance improvement projects (includes the Courthouse and other remaining list of approved BJP projects - intersections. City User Fee Manage billing data and application review and processing $ 185,000 Administration related to Stormwater and Solid Waste Fees Architectural/Structural Provides engineering and architectural design of city buildings $ 284,000 and Design: Buildings and structures, bridges, parks, landscapes and dredging projects and Structures (In- both in-house and contracted. House) Fire and Rescue Provides planning and programming, e.g., engineering and $ 296,000 Facilities contract document development, for new fire stations as well as renovation of existing fire rescue facilities Topographic & Survey Provides topographical surveying support for city agencies; $ 1,350,749 Section protects city right-of-ways from encroachments; produces legal descriptions and boundary surveys necessary for real estate acquisition. Also provides archiving of all city related rights of way survey materials. Construction Manages, inspects and monitors city construction projects for $ 1,876,040 Management and compliance with City standards, details and construction Inspections documents. Paving and Drainage Manages various roadway, curb and gutter projects, drainage $ 675,374 Design projects connected to roadway projects, special assessments dredge projects and town centers including drainage bond projects

Who We Are - What We Do: Public Buildings - Oversees and maintains public buildings and lands. Security Services (In- Provide in-house and contracted armed/unarmed security $ 2,757,688 House and Contracted) services to various city facilities (buildings, parks, garages, Riverwalk, Landing) Which also includes alarm services. Janitorial Services (In- Provide janitorial services and supplies to various city facilities $ 700,000 House and Contracted) and parks ADA Coordinator and To review and make recommendations of city facilities in terms of $ 100,000 Compliance compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Increase awareness, educate and promote compliance.

34 Public Works Want Must Nice to Don't No Budget More Have Have Want Opinion Facilities - Maintenance Provide building and park maintenance support for over 600 $ 16,900,000 and Repair Services facilities totaling over 8 million square feet to include carpentry, electrical, HVAC systems, plumbing, painting, welding, including repair and supply costs. Facilities Services Funds utilities for city facilities (electrical, oil, gas, water and $ 15,500,000 (Utilities) chilled water for use in A/C systems).

Who We Are - What We Do: Real Estate - manages city-owned real property. Management of City's Buy, sell, appraise and evaluate real estate on behalf of the city. $ 635,744 Real Estate Holdings Property management & lease negotiations/contracts. Maintains, preserves and provides proper access to property records and archives.

Who We Are - What We Do: Right-of-Way & Grounds Maintenance - Maintains streets, traffic control devices and landscaping on city-owned property. Mowing Park Facilities Maintenance of grass areas at various active and passive park $ 3,225,000 facilities to include sports fields and general open areas. Sidewalk Installation and Install, repair and maintain sidewalks in Duval County along $ 1,000,000 Maintenance roadways, within parks and neighborhoods. Roadway Maintenance Maintain and improve roadways to include patching, shoulder $ 32,500,000 and Resurfacing repairs, guard rails, mowing etc. (approximately 3,619 miles of roadways) Street Lighting and Maintain, repair and improve traffic signals and markings $ 14,868,801 Traffic Signals throughout Duval County. There are approximately 1,147 traffic signals in Duval County. Funds the electricity for street lights and traffic signals in Duval County. Stormwater Engineering Establish and implement a plan for complete stormwater program $ 250,000 and Design management. Drainage System To improve public health and welfare by providing for the safe $ 30,500,000 Maintenance and and efficient capture and conveyance of stormwater runoff and Construction the correction of stormwater problems. Preserve and protect existing infrastructure and conduct water quality assessments, to include system installation, debris management, repair and replacement, street sweeping, and ditch cleaning.

35 Public Works Want Must Nice to Don't No Budget More Have Have Want Opinion Bridge Maintenance To insure public safety and welfare by maintaining the decking $ 1,009,000 and support infrastructure of approximately 200 bridges and ensuring they meet or exceed acceptable standards for safe travel. Traffic Signs: Operate and maintain a Sign Shop capable of producing and $ 500,000 Production/Installation meeting the demand for traffic signs throughout Duval County, including installation of same.

Who We Are - What We Do: Solid Waste - Ensures proper disposal of solid waste and supervises city landfills. Litter Collection* Collect litter from rights of way$ 1,042,532 Sanitary Services* - Collect illegally dumped waste on city rights of way$ 547,379 Illegal dumping and special pickups/projects Residential Collection Collect residential garbage, yard waste, recycling, tires and Residential and Downtown appliances and perform same for small commercial businesses $47,372,539 Collection* in the city's downtown service area. Downtown $407,079 Collection Administration Provides in-house maintenance and minor repairs for Division's $ 240,893 - Maintenance shop fleet

Disposal Operations* Oversees landfill operations, the yard waste processing facilities, $ 14,874,507 and the Household Hazardous Waste program. Landfill Post Closure Post Closure care and maintenance activities to remain in $891,112 North Care and Maintenance* compliance with specified conditions of FDEP permit. Includes LF $437,156 groundwater and gas well monitoring, reporting and East LF maintenance, pumping and hauling of gas condensate, mowing, pumps systems and other equipment maintenance.

36 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

DEPARTMENT VISION:

Enriching lives through quality parks and programs while building strong families and healthy communities.

DEPARTMENT MISSION:

Office of the Director

Military Affairs, Behavioral & Adult Recreation & Waterfront Veterans and Human Services Community Management & Disabled Svcs Services Programming Programming

37 Want Must Nice to Don't No Recreation Budget More Have Have Want Opinion What We Do - Recreation and Community Programming / Office of Director: Provides Community Programming activities and destinations to promote healthy lifestyles and diversity through recreation opportunities. Create opportunities for families to play together; expand public engagement with emphasis on underserved populations; and enter into more creative partnerships to deliver high quality experiences and services. Schedule, organize and produce various events and concerts for public entertainment; i.e. Amateur Night, Jazz Jamm, Spoken Word. Also, various exhibits are displayed in the museum to highlight Jacksonville’s historic LaVilla area along with exhibits to teaching the history of African Americans in Jacksonville; i.e. Ritz Theatre & LaVilla James Weldon Johnson Animatronics. Provide professional Programming training for Ritz Voices Youth Choir. $ 601,301 Provide ongoing training and recruitment of the Ritz Voices and the Ritz Institute programs. The two programs provide at risk youth a positive atmosphere during non-school hours. Time spent in these programs educate and empower Jacksonville youth with structured cultural and historical formats. Ritz Voices and Ritz Institute provide additional training with the arts and academics. Responsible for the ongoing development of the museum’s permanent exhibit of the history of Jacksonville's Ritz Theatre & LaVilla African American community and for curating and installing Museum Curation and temporary and traveling art and history exhibits in the museum Educational Programs gallery. $ 257,701 Schedule, organize, and produce special events i.e. FL/GA game, Sea & Sky Spectacular, Veteran's Day Parade, Light Parade, New Year's Eve, Jazz Fest, World of Nations, 4th of July, Make a Scene Events, and various senior events i.e. Senior Games, Mayor's Senior Holiday. All events with City that plan for more than 500 people are required to be permitted through this Special Event Production division. $ 3,152,518 Provides educational programs, workshops, and demonstrations relating to FL Yards Neighborhoods, Agriculture/Natural Resources, Commercial & Homeowner Horticulture, Urban Cooperative Extension Forestry Financial Management, 4H Youth Development, Educational Parenting & Family Life Skills, Food & Nutrition, Leadership & Programming Housing Development. $ 1,055,262

38 Want Must Nice to Don't No Recreation Budget More Have Have Want Opinion Supervised Free Swim available at 34 seasonal facilities and one year-round aquatics center. Provide swim lessons, manage Aquatics competitive swim league. $ 2,174,225

Manage & operate all facets of 24 community center facilities, five gyms and various other playgrounds. Programming includes specialty camps, summer camps and after school programming as well as community partnerships for programming, home school, pre-school, Great Outdoor Adventure, adult fitness and Community Center activities. Provides for reservation of community centers, parks Services and picnic pavilions for private events. $ 5,218,150 Two club-level tennis facilities with teaching pros, clay courts, leagues, lessons and tennis camps. One hard court facility. Fully Tennis Facilities staffed, 7 day per week operations. $ 369,600 Provides athletic programming including intramural sports leagues, Pop Warner football, Babe Ruth Baseball, youth soccer and basketball. Adult softball, soccer and rugby. Four softball Playgrounds - Athletic tournament facilities. FY 2008-09 served over 85,000 Programming participants and spectators in our athletic programs. $ 608,800 RCPD staff assists Community Relations in providing community events throughout the City. Includes Movies in the Park, Arts on Community Events the Go, Flick and Float, Dances. $ 65,225

39 Want Must Nice to Don't No Recreation Budget More Have Have Want Opinion What We Do - Waterfront Management Programming Division: Provides public access to the City's vast natural parks, preserves, oceanfront parks and waterways; protects environmentally sensitive lands; offers a balance to urban development; presents environmental education programming and improves the recreational boating experience for Jacksonville’s residents and visitors.

The division enables public accessibility and implements sustainable natural and cultural resource management practices for 35 passive recreation parks or preserves. Administrative responsibilities include property acquisition oversight, grant administration, public access amenity construction and maintenance oversight, and contractual services to fund operation of Tree Hill Nature Center. Function also includes interagency coordination & cooperative management projects i.e. Preservation Project invasive/exotic plant removal, and volunteer service project Parks initiatives. $ 1,098,300

Provides administration of 25 public boat ramps, 9 canoe/kayak Waterways launch sites and the Metropolitan Marina with 78 boat slips. $ 300,000

Two park naturalists provide more than 400 programs and more than 600 hours of environmental education programming at the Environmental Education City’s three Nature Centers and other Preservation Project parks. $ 185,000 Provides administration of visitor services for day-use recreation operations and campground operations at Huguenot Memorial Park and K.A. Hanna Park. Function also includes administration of the Dolphin Plaza event rental facility at Hanna Park for public Oceanfront Parks use. $ 1,900,300