JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Representatives from the Jaguars and Jacksonville City Council members held a virtual public meeting to discuss the multimillion dollar Lot J development with the public. It was a chance for the public to ask questions about where the money is going and a chance for the Jaguars to hear feedback. That requires City Council approval. The city council is waiting for more detailed economic specifics about the Lot J financial plan from Mayor Lenny Curry’s office. “There’s a lot needed in this town, and that’s a lot of money to give to the Jaguars,” said resident Ray Roberts.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville City Council President Tommy Hazouri will introduce new legislation Tuesday to develop Lot J outside TIAA Bank Field. It shows a transformed Lot J with hundreds of residential units, a new hotel, two parking garages, and retail, office and entertainment space. That will require City Council approval before one dollar is spent. THE PROPOSAL: 18-page proposal to fund the mixed-used developmentInstead of sending this to various committees, the full Jacksonvile City Council will debate the project on Nov. 5. In the meantime, the Jacksonville City Council Social Justice and Community Investment Committee learned Monday that one of three neighborhoods slated to have septic tanks replaced with city sewers may face a significant delay because of funding.