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Some Eastside residents say they’re worried about how promised money from Stadium of the Future deal will be spent
Read full article: Some Eastside residents say they’re worried about how promised money from Stadium of the Future deal will be spentA massive investment is headed to Jacksonville’s Eastside as part of the city’s new $1.4 billion “Stadium of the Future” deal — but some residents worry about how the promised money will be spent.
Jacksonville city council denies rezoning for Costco gas station at St. Johns Town Center
Read full article: Jacksonville city council denies rezoning for Costco gas station at St. Johns Town CenterJacksonville City Council denied a rezoning for a members-only gas station at the Costco at St. Johns Town Center on Tuesday, according to news partner Jacksonville Daily Record.
Special committee ponders plan for long-term support of Eastside improvements from new stadium CBA
Read full article: Special committee ponders plan for long-term support of Eastside improvements from new stadium CBADuring a May 5 meeting held by Council members Raul Arias and Jimmy Peluso, the respective chair and vice chair of the Special Committee on the Community Benefits Agreement, the two expressed support for creating a tax increment financing district in the Eastside.
City Council committee begins discussions on how to spend $94M Community Benefits Agreement
Read full article: City Council committee begins discussions on how to spend $94M Community Benefits AgreementThe special Jacksonville City Council committee appointed to determine how the CBA money could be spent has the first of four planned meetings on Monday.
Special committee overseeing Community Benefits Agreement in the works
Read full article: Special committee overseeing Community Benefits Agreement in the worksAs Mayor Donna Deegan prepares to present her budget to the city council on Monday, July 15, a special committee overseeing a portion of that budget is now in the works.
Proposed new tax on restaurants to help homeless might be toast after city council committee withdrawals bill
Read full article: Proposed new tax on restaurants to help homeless might be toast after city council committee withdrawals billA proposal to impose a new tax on Jacksonville restaurants and hotels to help the homeless population has hit a major roadblock.