Jacksonville Beach Approves FY24 Budget and Millage Rate

On Monday, September 18, the Jacksonville Beach City Council approved the FY24 budget of $212,809,512 and unchanged millage rate of 3.9947. To review the approved budget for FY2024: APPROVED JAX BEACH FY23-24 BUDGET Budget Highlights Include: The proposed budget has been prepared using an unchanged millage rate of 3.9947 per $1,000 of assessed taxable value, 18.9% lower than the statewide average of 4.9275. The City’s total proposed budget is $212,809,512. The

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Jax Beach Voters Will Vote on Height Increase on May 16 Ballot

On March 20, the Jacksonville Beach City Council voted 5-2 to put a referendum on the May 16 ballot proposing an amendment to the City Charter to allow a height increase to 55 feet on the Latham Plaza parking lot property to allow the City to redevelop the property with a mixed use development and parking garage. Councilmembers Sandy Golding and Bill Horn voted AGAINST placing the referendum on the

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Jax Beach Citizens Need to Provide Input on Proposed Height Increase

At the February 13 City Council Briefing, Jacksonville Beach City Manager Mike Staffopoulos suggested the City Council consider a Charter amendment to allow increased height on ONE PROPERTY in the Central Business District, the Latham Plaza parking lot property south of Latham Plaza. As a result, the City Council is considering an amendment to the City Charter to allow a height increase to 55 feet on the Latham Plaza parking

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Learn About Jacksonville Beach Charter Amendments on November Ballot

After a full review of the Jacksonville Beach City Charter, the Jacksonville Beach City Council has placed 16 Charter amendments on the November 8, 2022 ballot to address various things in the City’s Charter.  Jacksonville Beach voters are encouraged to read and understand  each amendment before you vote. Read the JAX BEACH CHARTER AMENDMENTS. Watch Jacksonville Beach Mayor Hoffman provide an overview of the Jax Beach Charter Amendments: Here is a

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Jacksonville Beach Budget Workshops & Meetings Scheduled

The City of Jacksonville Beach will be hosting budget workshops to brief the City Council on the proposed budget for 2022-2023. Citizens are encouraged to attend the budget workshops to learn about where your tax dollars are proposed to be spent in the coming year. Citizens are encouraged to mark your calendars and plan to attend the budget workshop meeting. All Budget Workshop meetings will be held in City Hall

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Jacksonville Beach Considers Charter Changes for November 2022 Ballot

From April 2021 to October 2021, the Jacksonville Beach City Council reviewed the entire Jacksonville Beach City Charter with the assistance of charter expert Cliff Shepherd. As a result of the charter review, the City Council has identified several areas of the Charter that need to be updated. The identified changes to the Charter could be placed on the November 2022 ballot for citizens to vote on. On Monday, March

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Jacksonville Beach Discusses Changing the Height Limit in the CBD

On October 11, the City Council discussed further revisions to the proposed change to the height limit in the Charter. The next step will be to schedule a public Open House to give the public an opportunity to provide input on the proposed changes before the height limit change is placed on the 2022 ballot. Because some of the Council members questioned whether the height limit, parking or other factors

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Jacksonville Beach FY 21/22 Budget Workshops Scheduled

The Jacksonville Beach City Council has scheduled budget workshops to review the proposed budget for FY 21/22. The public is encouraged to attend to learn about how your tax dollars are being spent. BUDGET WORKSHOP CALENDAR BUDGET WORKSHOP VIDEOS Budget Showcase and Financial Condition Report Executive & Legislative, Finance and HR Police Public Works, Planning & Development, Redevelopment Beaches Energy, Parks & Recreation BUDGET HEARINGS Tuesday, 9/7/21 at 5:45pm: first

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2020 Jacksonville Beach Election Information

2020 JACKSONVILLE BEACH ELECTION RESULTS Congratulations to the Jacksonville Beach candidates who were elected on November 3rd to serve the citizens of Jacksonville Beach! Mayor: Chris Hoffman See Mayor ELECTION RESULTS At-Large Seat 1: Fernando Meza See At-Large Seat 1 ELECTION RESULTS At-Large Seat 3: Chet Stokes See At-Large Seat 3 ELECTION RESULTS Special thanks to all the candidates who worked hard to have the opportunity to serve the citizens

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Jacksonville Beach FY 20/21 Budget Workshops Scheduled

The Jacksonville Beach City Council has scheduled budget workshops to review the proposed budget for FY 20/21. The location will be in the Council Chambers and the public is invited to attend to learn about how your tax dollars are being used. BUDGET WORKSHOP CALENDAR Friday 7/31/20: 2:00 – 4:30pm Budget Showcase / Financial Condition Report Monday 8/3/20: 4:00 – 6:00pm Executive & Legislative, Finance and Human Resources Tuesday 8/4/20:

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Jacksonville Beach Seeks Citizen Input on Future Vision

Over the next few months, the City of Jacksonville Beach will be hosting Community Conversations to develop a future vision for the city. Participants will share aspirations for the city and ideas for how the city can achieve them. Each meeting will be hosted by the City Manager and a member of the City Council. Citizens are encouraged to be a part of these Community Conversations to share your vision for

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Jacksonville Beach Approves Short-Term Vacation Rental Legislation

On September 16, 2019, the Jacksonville Beach City Council approved legislation to regulate the operation of short-term vacation rentals in Jacksonville Beach. With over 400 short-term vacation rentals operating in Jacksonville Beach, this legislation will ensure these businesses are properly registered, they are paying the necessary taxes and fees, the properties are providing sufficient parking and their business operations are not negatively impacting the neighboring homes. To see the approved

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Jacksonville Beach Considers Short-Term Rental Legislation

On July 15 at 7pm, the Jacksonville Beach City Council will be voting on legislation to regulate the 400+ short-term vacation rentals in Jacksonville Beach. It is important to note, the proposed ordinance is NOT banning short term vacation rentals, but rather requiring vacation rentals to register with the city, comply with state life safety requirements, obtain proper state licensing, pay the proper business taxes and tourist development taxes and

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2018 Jacksonville Beach Election Information

2018 ELECTION RESULTS Congratulations to the following candidates who were elected to the Jacksonville Beach City Council on November 6, 2018: District 1, Seat 4:  Cory Nichols See District 1, Seat 4 ELECTION RESULTS District 2, Seat 5:  Georgette Dumont See District 2, Seat 5 ELECTION RESULTS District 3, Seat 6:  Sandy Golding See District 3, Seat 6 ELECTION RESULTS The swearing in ceremony for the new Jacksonville Beach City

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Jacksonville Beach Recognized for 80 Years Council-Manager Form of Government

At the April 16 City Council meeting, Jacksonville Beach was recognized by the Florida City and County Managers Association for the city’s 80th year anniversary as a Council-Manager form of government. All three beach cities, Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach have a Council-Manager form of government. Learn more about this type of government: Council-Manager Government Q&A

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